Archives and Special Collections

Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Archives and Special Collections is closed to in-person services from March 23 until further notice. All other services will be limited and delayed. Please submit all questions and requests to speccoll@ucdavis.edu  or leave a message at (530) 752‑1621. Learn more.

Archives and Special Collections welcomes students, faculty, visiting scholars and members of the general public to explore the Library’s rare books and pamphlets, manuscript collections, photographs, the University Archives, and the Map Collection. The Department’s major purposes are to acquire these materials, make them available for use, and preserve their integrity for future generations.