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The Special Collections & Archives team is here to help visitors and community members with research on the history, heritage, and culture of the lower Rio Grande Valley of deep South Texas. We offer one-on-one research appointments (in person or online), online research requests, and tours and instructional sessions for educators.
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.
Book your Research Appointment online!
Appointments are available for in-person and online research assistance just select whether you prefer an on-campus or online/videochat appointment.
- If you expect multi-day visits, then please include this information in your booking. A staff member will follow up to set up additional appointments on your behalf.
- Please confirm your appointment via email and follow the instructions provided.
- Research Visits LibGuide for more information on what to expect for your campus visit.
We encourage our students and scholars to initiate their research inquiries online. To get started, please submit your Online Research Request.
- Be sure to provide as much detail as possible, especially full names, dates, and locations of interest.
- If you are interested in information on/from our legacy institutions, then please visit our University Archives Guide for additional help with accessing materials online.
Special Collections and Archives hosts virtual (asynchronous/synchronous) and traditional (in-person) informational sessions for our community partners and educators, including research instruction, collections orientations, tours, and assignment-based research projects.
Submit your Instruction Request online!
- Instructional requests should be submitted two weeks in advance.
- Instructional sessions are limited to 20 students; larger groups should consider booking multiple sessions.
Researchers must make their own assessments of rights based on their intended use, including determination of existing copyright, possible restrictions on reuse of materials, and permission to publish or distribute materials found in our collections. Review the Copyright Guide or Digital Collections Copyright page for more information.
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for more information.