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Home to the library’s rare and unique materials

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, and the University Archives. The Department’s major purposes are to acquire these materials, make them available for use, and preserve their integrity for future generations.

Visitor Information

Plan a visit, request materials, get directions and get questions answered before you arrive. 

Plan Your Visit
Collections

Rare books, pamphlets, manuscripts, photographs, university archives and more.

Explore Collections
Find and Request Materials

Familiarize yourselves with our policies, locate materials, and request access and/or duplication of items via the Aeon Request System.

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Class Visits

Special Collections welcomes collaboration with instructors from UC Davis and outside of campus to provide hands-on learning experiences.

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Exhibits

Apply Now for a Research Travel Grant

The library offers support for scholars to conduct research using materials in Archives and Special Collections and/or the Food and Wine collections. Apply by October 1.

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Today’s Hours

Closed 12:00 pm – 1:00pm

Contact Archives and Special Collections

If you have any questions or requests, please send us an email or leave a voicemail and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

Inclusion and Equity

Archives and Special Collections fully supports the Statement on Inclusion and Equity in Special Collections, Archives, and Distinctive Collections in the University of California Libraries.