Special Collections closed until May 26
The reading room will reopen on May 26 for visitors. Until that time, the space is reserved for staff to complete special projects. See hours and all Library locations.
Find materials in Special Collections
The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library holds more than 16 million objects including manuscripts, archival records, rare books, maps, broadsides, photographs, audio and video recordings and more.
Collections are particularly strong in American and British literature, the history of Virginia and the southeastern United States, the history and archives of the University of Virginia, sporting books and manuscripts, World War I, bibliography and book arts (including fine press books, pop-up books, artists’ book, and typography).
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Archives at UVA
A database for discovering archival materials
Search the ArchivesFor materials added after 2016
For materials added before 2016