Collections : [University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.]

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 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: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Start Over Repository University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept. Date range 1974 Level Subseries

Books Box 705

A History of Soviet Russia: Von Rauch, Georg, 1957 [book]; A Century of Leadership: Founders Day Celebration, Newport News Shipbuilding, January 17-18, 1986 [booklet]; The Spirits of 76: Sloane, Eric, 1973 [book]; Code of Virginia, 1950, Title 11 - Rules of Virginia Supreme Court, 1984 Replacement Volume [book]; Foreign Relations and National Security Law: Franck, Thomas M. and Michael J. Glennon, 1987 [book]; US Army in World War II: European Theater of Operations - Cross-Channel Attack: Harrison, Gordon A., 1989 [book]; Code of Virginia, 1950, Title 8.01 - Civil Remedies and Procedure, 1984 Replacement Volume [book]; Committee on Armed Services, US Senate, 99th Congress, 1st and 2nd Sessions, vols. I-III, 1986 [3 bound volumes]; Rules and Practices - Constitution: Jefferson's Manual, House of Representatives, 99th Congress, 1985 [bound volume]; Rules and Practices - Constitution: Jefferson's Manual, House of Representatives, 98th Congress, 1983 [bound volume]

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
  2. John W. Warner papers
  3. John Warner papers (-by accession)

Books Box 705

A History of Soviet Russia: Von Rauch, Georg, 1957 [book]; A Century of Leadership: Founders Day Celebration, Newport News Shipbuilding, January 17-18, 1986 [booklet]; The Spirits of 76: Sloane, Eric, 1973 [book]; Code of Virginia, 1950, Title 11 - Rules of Virginia Supreme Court, 1984 Replacement Volume [book]; Foreign Relations and National Security Law: Franck, Thomas M. and Michael J. Glennon, 1987 [book]; US Army in World War II: European Theater of Operations - Cross-Channel Attack: Harrison, Gordon A., 1989 [book]; Code of Virginia, 1950, Title 8.01 - Civil Remedies and Procedure, 1984 Replacement Volume [book]; Committee on Armed Services, US Senate, 99th Congress, 1st and 2nd Sessions, vols. I-III, 1986 [3 bound volumes]; Rules and Practices - Constitution: Jefferson's Manual, House of Representatives, 99th Congress, 1985 [bound volume]; Rules and Practices - Constitution: Jefferson's Manual, House of Representatives, 98th Congress, 1983 [bound volume]

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
  2. John W. Warner papers
  3. John Warner papers (-by accession)

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