Special Collections

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History Made Real Through Lesson Taught in Special Collections

Students got to hold history in their hands and make “connections” during a visit to Special Collections at the UTA Central Library. 

Retro Remix 1

Exhibit Remixes Artwork and History Together

Archives have traditionally been seen as a repository of knowledge to gain insight into the past. Through a new exhibit, the UTA Libraries Special…

Finfrock Open House 1

Community Gathers to View Antarctic Maps in Special Collections

People from around the community packed the Special Collections Department to view UTA Libraries' new collection of historic Antarctic maps and to…

Huseman and Finfrock holding map of Antarctica

Antarctic Maps Open House in Special Collections

The UTA Libraries Special Collections Department is hosting an open house to showcase the recent donation of 150 maps of Antarctica from 4:30 – 6:…

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Antarctica Maps Share History

The story of Antarctica can now be explored in the UTA Libraries Special Collections Department through a recent donation of 150 antique maps and…

Public Domain 1

Items Explain Public Domain’s Purpose in New Library Exhibit

In its new mini-exhibit, the UTA Libraries Special Collections Department is showcasing some of the creative works from its collection that have…

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A Window into the Astronomical Past

A recent donation of astronomical charts and books to the UTA Libraries Special Collections Department provides a window into the past for…

UTA History 1

Exhibit Spotlights History of UTA

Members of the UTA community and the public will have the opportunity to learn about the university's history in the exhibit "A Brief History of…

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Exhibit Showcases Native American Art

Native American art and artists are being celebrated through a new exhibition that is taking place at the UTA Libraries. The Native Now exhibit is…

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Speakers to Talk about LGBTQ+ History and AIDS Memorial Quilt Legacy

UTA Libraries will honor the history of the LGBTQ+ community through a special event from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the UTA Central…

AIDS Quilt

Portion of AIDS Quilt on Display at UTA Libraries

Students, faculty, staff, and the public will see firsthand the impact of the AIDS virus on countless lives through a new exhibit. A portion of…

historic map of Nueva Hispania, now Mexico

Reinterpreting the History of Texas with Maps

This year’s Virginia Garrett Lecture Series on the History of Cartography focuses on the history of Texas through maps. The talks will take place…