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Exploring Special Collections Instruction Sessions: A Guide for Faculty

This research guide provides information regarding collaborations between Special Collections and faculty across campus.

University Archives Overview and Significance

The University Archives exists to collect and preserve items of enduring value that document the history of UT Dallas. We are interested in partnering with all schools, departments, offices, and centers on campus, to act as the repository for items they have generated that articulate their contributions to the University’s history. Additionally, we welcome student organizations and distinguished alumni to contribute their records as well, to ensure their stories are told.

University archives grow and thrive through contributions from our community. Faculty, staff, and alumni donations have helped build our collections since their establishment in 2012. Every document, photo, and record we preserve today becomes part of our shared history, helping future generations understand the evolution of technology and education at our institution. Please review the Guidelines for Donating Materials to University Archives if you are interested in contributing to the archives.

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From the University Archive Division

Academic Applications

Research Opportunities

  • Use university archives to study how early computer science programs grew and developed
  • Track how engineering departments evolved over time and worked with industry partners
  • Learn about program development through interviews with retired faculty members
  • Document university contributions to events like the Texas Symposium
  • Examine early faculty research projects and technological innovations
  • Create timelines showing how departments changed over the years
  • Design exhibits that showcase the history of university programs