Special Collections is far richer in its collections breadth and depth because of monetary support as well as gifts of books, papers and other materials throughout the years. Donors provide collections that are vital resources for students and researchers.
Additionally, endowments and other monetary gifts significantly increase the ability of Special Collections to collect, process, and make our materials accessible for research, study and exhibition. For further information contact Liz Mullane, Director of Development, at 713-743-9741 or email eamullan@central.uh.edu.
Subject areas in which we collect include:
- Fine press editions
- Ranch and cowboy life
- Houston authors
- Texas authors & Texas history
- Houston history
- University of Houston materials
- Houston women's organizations
- USS Houston (CA-30)
- Literature
- Voyages and travels
Material formats we collect include:
- Books & book collections
- Organizational archives
- Diaries
- Personal papers
- Family collections
- Photographs
- Historic maps
- Postcards
- Manuscript collections
- Posters & roadsides
A word about physical condition.
In addition to content, Special Collections also must consider overall condition of an item or a collection. Fragile or damaged materials may be inappropriate for the collection. For further information, see Your Old Books.
To discuss collection subject areas and/or formats, contact:
Patricia Bozeman, Head
Special Collections
114 University of Houston Libraries
Houston, TX 77204-2000
Telephone: (713) 743-9751
E-mail: LPBozeman@uh.edu