Archives and Special Collections

On October 6, Archives and Special Collections will re-open by appointment, for in person services to UC Davis students, faculty and staff only. Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, 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.

Shields Library is open for UC Davis students, faculty and staff only.

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Zoom Backgrounds

Following the footsteps of other institutions, we also want to offer Zoom backgrounds based off images from Archives and Special Collections. Feel free to personalize your next virtual meeting by...

May 05, 2020

Speaker Series Celebrates Women’s Suffrage Centennial

UC Davis Library’s Archives and Special Collections and the Yolo County Archives invite the community to “Battle for the Ballot: A Speaker Series to Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s...

February 20, 2020

Featured Maps! Raised Relief Maps

Raised Relief Maps Date: February 3-21, 2020 Maps are always a rich source of information about any region they depict. Some maps give a glimpse into the history of...

February 03, 2020

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