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Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) welcomes contributions of historical materials such as photographs, documents, letters, local publications, scrapbooks, unique maps, diaries, digital files and more.

Our collections focus on the Northwestern Great Basin region, specifically the portions of Nevada and the Eastern Sierra north of Tonopah. We collect materials in the following areas:

  • Industry and Business
  • Politicians and Political Organizations
  • Activism and Advocacy
  • Environment and Public Lands
  • Tourism and Recreation
  • The University of Nevada, Reno
  • Nevada Literature
  • Book Arts

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You can help us archive and document the region!

Why donate?

By donating your historical records to UNR’s Special Collections and University Archives, you help ensure that your work and experiences and their place in Nevada’s history are preserved and available to support the research of a wide range of patrons including undergraduates, faculty, and other scholars whose work relies on primary resource materials, such as rare books, manuscripts, media, and digital records.

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We take care of both official university records and personal materials from campus affiliates that document the student, staff, and faculty experience.

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Selection from the Walter S. Long Sketchbooks and Drawings.

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Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) stewards unique, rare, and historically significant resources in a variety of formats primarily documenting the Northwestern Great Basin and the University of Nevada, Reno. We build and maintain collections that support research, teaching, and learning for the campus community and the public at large.

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