This guide introduces you to the valuable resources available in the Texas State University Special Collections and Archives. Whether you're researching university history, exploring primary sources, or diving into a historical topic for a class project, this guide will help you get started.
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Special Collections and Archives connects researchers to rare and unique materials that document the history and people of Texas State University and the surrounding region, as well as valuable research collections.
We collect and preserve:
Our collections support a wide range of topics, from university milestones to Texas history to regional and academic research.
Location: Alkek Library, Room 204 (Reading Room)
Archival research is a journey into primary sources- original materials created in the course of daily life. These materials are unique, often unpublished, and irreplaceable.
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Need help? Use the Archives and Records Form to describe your topic and we will help you find a starting point.