Special Collections and Archives

When Dr. Dianna Jones applied for the Faculty Teaching in the Archives Grant with Special Collections, she wanted her social work students to make…

The Medal of Honor stands as a lasting symbol of courage, sacrifice and selfless service. Two extraordinary UTA alumni—General Richard E. Cavazos…

In this edition of Archives Test Kitchen, Outreach & Instruction Archivist Evan Spencer has some trouble recreating chocolate cakes from the…

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live centuries ago—to make ink by hand, fire a trebuchet, or tell time using the moon?

Earth Day celebrations have taken place across the nation every April since 1970. These annual events have sparked environmental activism across…

For centuries, chocolate has been more than just a sweet indulgence—symbolizing luxury, power and even resistance.

Understanding the past is essential to building a stronger future, and the latest development in UTA Libraries' Special Collections helps make…

For Erica Rousseau, working in Special Collections at UTA Libraries is a bit like being Indiana Jones—minus the runaway boulders and ancient booby…

Photo Collections Coordinator, Sara Pezzoni, attempts two recipes from Lucille Bishop Smith's recipe box

A look back at highlights from the last quarter of activity in Special Collections

Mark your calendars and prepare to explore the cosmic wonders of astrology. In collaboration with the UTA Astrology Club, UTA Libraries Special…

It has been said that the fabric of history comprises different threads, each with a unique story to tell. The new mini-exhibit, Women's Work:…