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Special Collections will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27th and Friday, Nov. 28th for Thanksgiving.

Special Collections Reopens November 12th

Special Collections has reopened! Beginning Wednesday, November 12th, our reading room will be open to the public Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm without an appointment.

Our exhibit is open to the public Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.

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We offer access to rare and unique materials for scholars, researchers, and the public.

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Image caption: A row of women archers from the University of Arizona Archery club, circa 1940s. Collection: University of Arizona photograph collection

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Collection guides

Find collection guides, also known as finding aids, in ArchivesSpace.

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Audio and video recordings

Find oral histories, archival motion pictures, and more.

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Books

Find first editions, literature, zines, and more.

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Research guides

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What we collect

Arizona and Southwest Arizona Queer Archives Borderlands History of Science Literature Performing Arts Political Affairs University of Arizona More about what we collect

Events and exhibits

two photos of john schaefer in color and in black/white

4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 21, 2025

The Making of a University President: Celebrating John P. Schaefer's Memoir Book Launch and Signing

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6 – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 25, 2025

The Myths of August Revisited Panel Discussion

stewart udall standing near water in a canyon

9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sept. 22, 2025 – July 31, 2026

'Trailblazer: Stewart L. Udall’s Environmental Leadership and Legacy' Exhibit

News and stories

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Special Collections reopens November 12

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2025

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Call for applications: Digital Borderlands in the Classroom 2026 Fellowship Program & Summer Institute

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Hours

Open to everyone Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

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Location

1510 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721

We are located on the southwest corner of University Blvd. and Cherry Ave., next door to the Main Library Starbucks.

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Contact us

Phone: (520) 621-6423
Email: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu
Fax: (520) 621-2709
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