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Welcome! UTRGV Special Collections and University Archives is the first stop for any student, faculty, public patron, or visiting researcher wishing to learn more about the region of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. We offer a variety of services and resources to advance your research interests. Explore the links below for information.
As a component of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Library, Special Collections & University Archives plays a critical role in the commitment of UTRGV to academic excellence in a balanced program of research and service.
Our Special Collections support the research of the history, development, traditions, and activities of south Texas and northeastern Mexico in a variety of formats, including books, serials, archival and manuscript collections, as well as digital collections. The central function is to facilitate scholarship by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible regional information through published and original archival materials to students, faculty, and visiting scholars, both in person and digitally.
Our University Archives preserve the institutional memory of UTRGV and its legacy Institutions, by serving as the physical repository for course catalogs, marketing materials, artifacts, photographs, student and faculty publications, as well as unpublished University outputs.
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | By appointment only |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Click here for the library hours |
*Note hours are subject to change without notice. Appointments are encouraged.
Browse or search our unique materials and collections relating to the history and culture of the Rio Grande Valley region of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico.
- Books and Publications. Use the advanced search function and select the search profile for Special Collections & Archives Library catalog
- Archival Collections. Use our archival management tool (ArchivesSpace) for searching or browsing find aids.
- University Archives. Explore the array of resources related to the institutional memory of UTRGV.
- Digital Library. Browse or search digital collections on ScholarWorks at UTRGV.
- Local History Research Guides. Special Collections & Archives has compiled research guides on popular topics in local and regional history to assist students and new researchers in identifying primary and secondary sources. Each guide provides entry-level research with links to resources.
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for more information.