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Peggy Tholen with 1st anniversary cake, Gil Barrera Photographs of the University of Texas at San Antonio, 1972-1978, MS 27, Archives and Special Collections, University of Texas at San Antonio Library.

The University Archives is the official archival repository of The University of Texas at San Antonio. Its mission is:
  • to identify, collect, organize, describe, make available, and preserve records of historical, legal, fiscal, and/or administrative value to UTSA;
  • to promote knowledge and understanding of the origins, aims, programs, and goals of UTSA, and of the development of these aims, programs, and goals; and
  • to provide information services that will assist university administrators in the operation of UTSA.

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University Records

University records are the legal, fiscal, administrative, or otherwise historically significant records transferred to the University Archives from UTSA departments (academic and non-academic).

University of Texas at San Antonio. Institute of Texan Cultures Records, 1965-2006
University of Texas at San Antonio. University Communications Photographs, 1972-2001
Unprocessed University Records

Manuscript Collections

These collections, comprised of unique materials of enduring value, document the history of UTSA but are not official records of UTSA.

UTSA History Manuscript Collections

Theses and Dissertations

The Archives houses non-circulating, bound copies of all graduate theses and dissertations produced by UTSA students. Circulating copies of theses and dissertations are available at the John Peace Library on the 1604 campus. Theses and dissertations may be found by searching in the library's catalog, UCAT.


Information for UTSA Departments

According to the UTSA Records Retention Policy, The University Archives houses university records designated as "archival" on the Records Retention Schedule. The Records Retention Schedule, according to the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures, Section 9.21, provides a list of official records for each department on the campus and prescribes the periods of authorized retention.

For questions about the archival preservation or transfer of your department's records, please contact Angela McClendon, Manuscripts Archivist, at (210) 458-2383 or angela.mcclendon@utsa.edu.

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HemisFair '68

Women and Gender Project

Mexican American Project

University Archives

Rare and Fine Press Books

Kathryn Stoner O'Connor Mexican Manuscript Collection

Microfilm Collection


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