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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:
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
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
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
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Silverthorne Films super 16 reels, 2004 1.15 Cubic Feet 7 reel boxes (.164 cubic feet each)

Silverthorne Films

This collection contains seven reels of footage that were used to create the "Declaration of Independence" film that is played at the University of Virginia's Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library. The reels also contain footage of spaces throughout Small Special Collections Library.

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Susan Tyler Hitchcock papers, 1990/1999 1 Cubic Feet 1 cubic box

Hitchcock, Susan Tyler

This collection documents the work of Susan Tyler Hitchcock, writer, editor, and former faculty member at the University of Virginia. This collection includes Hitchcock's correspondence, notes, photographs, research, and drafts of manuscripts.

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The University of Virginia Jefferson Papers, 1751/1898 14.2 Cubic Feet 1 legal document box, 1 half-width legal document box, 6 oversize flat boxes, 2 filing cabinets (4 drawers each).

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

This collection consists of letters written by and addressed to Thomas Jefferson, as well as architectural plans and studies that were created or endorsed by Jefferson, created by other individuals associated with him, deeds, plats, and maps, some of which pertain to the subjects of the architectural studies, and other miscellaneous materials.

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University of Virginia August 11 and 12, 2017: Recovery and Response web archive, 2017 0.0613 Gigabytes

This collection consists of the Univeristy of Virginia's response to the events of August 11 and 12, including documentation created by President Sullivan's working group, progress updates, FAQs, community messages, and more. It also includes relevant articles published by UVA Today.

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University of Virginia collection of print materials, 1920/2016 4.24 Cubic Feet Four cubic boxes and three small oversize folders

This collection contains various printed materials and ephemera such as programs, posters, flyers, mailers, pamphlets, reports, and other informational items for events and activities across the University of Virginia, including offerings throughout academic programs, student affairs and organizations, music/film/drama events, and University campaigns and initiatives.

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