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Our reading rooms are available for individual quiet study, Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM. Campus and videochat appointments are recommended for research assistance: Schedule an appointment

UTRGV Special Collections & Archives
University Library, Brownsville (BLIBR 2.202)
One West University Boulevard
Brownsville, Texas 78520
(956) 882-7968

UTRGV University Library, Edinburg (ELIBR 4.100)
1201 W University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 665-2726

We are here to help you learn more about the unique history, heritage, and culture of our region.

Welcome to University Library Special Collections & Archives!

Campus research visits are available. Learn more about on-campus appointments.

Online/remote research requests are available for all patrons, researchers, and scholars. Expedite your research and access to resources by submitting an Online Research Request

Special Collections & University Archives holds primary source (original) and secondary source materials such as correspondence, business files, maps, slides, ledgers, books, ephemera, newspapers, journals, newsletters, oral histories, and photographs regarding the cultural heritage and history of our region. Collection strengths include history, politics, local authors, fine printing, civil rights, business, and genealogy.

Learn more about our unique materials and collections relating to the history and culture of the Rio Grande Valley region of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico by searching or browsing:

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Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday By appointment only
Sunday Closed

*Note hours are subject to change without notice. Appointments are encouraged.

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Phone: (956) 665-2005
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Text: (956) 525-4701
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