What Did They Create? Student Art Contest Winners
In 2023, UTA Special Collections opened our archives up to inspire... how did it go?
MavMatrix
UTA Libraries is launching a new online repository and archival hub, MavMatrix, that will aid anyone with an internet connection in their quest…
It’s Preservation Time in Texas!
UTA Special Collections is excited to announce that the Texas Rangers World Series Collection is now accessible on the Digital Archive!
Honoring Legacy and Struggle: Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Labor History Exhibit Unveiled for Black History Month
The contributions made by the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in advancing labor and civil rights are the focus of UTA Libraries Special…
“There’s Gold in Them Thar Archives!” The World War I Diary of Albert S. Johnson
This month, in honor of Veterans Day, we feature a post on the World War I diary of Albert S. Johnson.
Greene Honored
Members of the Arlington and UTA communities honored Richard Greene for his years of public service and his donation to UTA Libraries at a…
History Preserved
As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is the case, the roughly 1,000 images on film negatives documenting President…
Object Lesson
On the surface, the four phone directories in the Special Collections archive might not seem historically significant, but first impressions can…
Juneteenth: Commemorating a Landmark Moment in American History
While Juneteenth might seem like a new holiday, only becoming a federal holiday two years ago, its roots go back generations.
Special Collections Photo to be Displayed at Disney World
People traveling to Walt Disney World will have the chance to learn more about our nation's 43rd president, George W. Bush, through the assistance…
UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Kera Newby
Connecting people with the past has always been a passion for Kera Newby. She brings that passion to her new role as Director of Special…
Comic Book Donation Opens Window to History
The recent donation of comics and literature to the Special Collections Department at UTA Libraries opens a window into the culture, history, and…