Parent Institution
Site Type
Supervisor Name(s)
Nikki Lynn Thomas
Supervisor Title(s)
Archivist for Collection Management
Supervisor Email(s)
Department Address
UNC Charlotte J. Murrey Atkins Library
Special Collections and University Archives
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
Special Collections and University Archives
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
ADA Compliant
No
Parking
No
Transportation
light rail stop on campus
Site Description
The Special Collections unit was established in 1973 to care for J. Murrey Atkins Library's rare books and manuscript collections and University Archives. The organization of the unit was stimulated by a substantial gift by local businessman, bibliophile, and art collector Harry L. Dalton for the purchase of rare books. In 2015, our name was changed to Special Collections and University Archives in order to raise awareness of our role as stewards of our institution’s records and history.
Our collections include manuscripts (the personal archives of individuals and families as well as those of local organizations), the university's records, rare and unique books, maps, local government documents, and oral history recordings. We also work collaboratively with the community to document the continual growth and change of our city.
Our collections include manuscripts (the personal archives of individuals and families as well as those of local organizations), the university's records, rare and unique books, maps, local government documents, and oral history recordings. We also work collaboratively with the community to document the continual growth and change of our city.
Website URL
https://library.charlotte.edu/archives-rare-books