American literature, antiquarian and contemporary, American history
(Southeastern United States), Virginiana, British literature, Sporting
books and manuscripts, World War I, Bibliography, the book arts, history of
the book and typography
Fine press and artist’s books, Pop-up books, Victorian publishers
bindings, Typography, Archives of the University of Virginia
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Primary Collecting Areas:
Description:
The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library administers over 13 million manuscripts, 3.6 million items in the University archives, and 325,000 rare books, as well as approximately 5,000 maps, over 4,000 broadsides; more than 250,000 photographs and small prints; over 8,000 reels of microfilm; and substantial holdings of audio recordings, motion picture films, and ephemera.
The major emphasis of the Department’s collections are American history and literature, with additional substantive collections in Virginiana, British literature, African-American history, book arts, the history of sporting and World War I, among others. In addition, the library serves as the University Archives, holding records of historic significance to UVA.
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Email: scpubserv@virginia.edu
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968