Special Collections

Special Collections and University Archives

Library Search
Explore the department's books, DVDs, journals, and more with Library Search.

Archival Collections
Search archival collections to find unique materials documenting our region and the University.

Digital Archive
Search the Libraries' digital archives for unique digital materials.

Thursday's Hours

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Now on exhibit

"The Extraordinary Life of Dr. James Edward Church: From Classics Professor to Father of Snow Surveying." You can view the display in the Special Collections and University Archives exhibit gallery, 3rd floor Knowledge Center, February - August 2023.

Visit the digital companion exhibit
Drawing of Dr. Church in Greenland by Arla Knudsen, October 11, 1927.

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Explore our other distinctive resources

Reading room hours

Please consult the complete hours page to find out when we are open.

Contact us

You can reach our department by phone or online by asking an archivist.

Image of the late university president, Joseph Crowley.

University Archives

The University Archives is the permanent repository for materials detailing the history of the University of Nevada, Reno.

Selection from one of the diaries in the 1000 miles of desert and mountains collection.

Manuscripts

Discover unique materials documenting Reno/Sparks, northern Nevada, the eastern Sierra Nevada, and the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Image of a rare book from the collections.

Books

Special Collections houses three categories of books: Nevada and the Great Basin, book arts, and rare books. Learn more and browse the collections.

Meet our faculty and staff

Special Collections & University Archives
Kimberly Anderson
Kimberly Anderson
Assistant Professor, Director, Distinctive Collections
(775) 682-5614
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Special Collections & University Archives
Jessica Maddox
Jessica Maddox
Collections Management Archivist
(775) 682-5672
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Special Collections & University Archives
Ian McGlory
Ian McGlory
Processing Archivist
(775) 682-5585
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Special Collections & University Archives
Theresa Nielson
Theresa Nielson
Research Assistant
(775) 682-6204
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Elspeth Olson
Elspeth Olson
Outreach and Public Services Archivist
(775) 682-6127
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Special Collections & University Archives
Laura Rocke
Laura Rocke
Digital Access Archivist
(775) 682-5096
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