African American Life and Culture
Print and electronic resources highlighting the pivotal sociological, literary, and artistic achievements of people of African descent in America.
Chicano and Latino American Studies
Resources on Chicano/Latino ethnicity, gender and sexuality, demographics, migration and diaspora communities.
Chinese and East Asian Studies
Extensive collections on the Greater China region, Japan, and Korea, focusing on literature and history.
Citrus and Subtropical Fruits
Unique resources on the horticulture, agronomy, and production of citrus, dates, avocados, and more. Emphasis on crop genetics, pest management, disease control, and nematology.
Crop Plant Pathology and Nematology
Collections on microbial pathogenesis, fundamental cellular and molecular microbiology, evolution, genomics, ecology, and public health.
Earthquake Processes, Geophysics & Tectonics
Data sets, topographic and thematic maps, a GIS lab, journals, and databases to support observational modeling and research on geological processes.
Local History
Extensive collection of print and archival material that documents the rich cultural heritage of the communities that comprise Inland Southern California.
Insects, Integrated Pest Management & Biocontrol
Resources on insect physiology, behavior, pest management, semiochemicals, and more. Focus on honey bees, ticks, ants, mosquitos, and pests of subtropical crops.
Latin American and Iberian Studies
A depth of materials documenting Mexico, Central America, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil.
Materials Science
Proceedings, monographs, databases, and numerical and graphical data on nanoscale materials, biomaterials, bio-inspired materials and more.
Medical Education
Electronic journals, databases, clinical decision aids, and books on medical ethics, cultural competency, and medical humanities.
Native American Studies
Particular emphasis on California and the Southwest. Secondary and primary sources such as archival materials, pamphlets, audio recordings, slides, and art objects.
Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy
The UCR Library houses one of the most extensive and comprehensive collections of science fiction, fantasy, horror, utopian, and speculative fiction in the world, centered around the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Vietnam and Southeast Asian Studies
Resources covering the history and culture of Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Water Studies
Extensive and unique resources on water quality, ecology, hydroelectric power, and new technologies to increase water supply and efficiency.
Arthur C. Harmon Papers
Harmon served in the Air Force during WWII. His papers include service records, correspondence, flight manuals, pilot supplies, videotapes, patches, and photographs.
Photograph of Stalder's Glenwood Garage with Studebaker cars on 7th Street between Main and Market Street, Riverside, California
Images documenting the development of Riverside in the first half of the 20th century. Subjects include local residents, events, architecture, and landscapes.
Japanese Hip-Hop Collection
This collection contains compact disc recordings, manga, magazines, and other materials pertaining to Japanese Hip Hop culture.
Dr. George Slusser (photo used with permission from The Highlander: https://www.highlandernews.org/2016/professor-explores-the-work-of-a-science-fiction-pioneer/)
This collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, and other material primarily relating to George E. Slusser's work as curator of the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Greek Onomastics & Epigraphy
Print and online reference sources that enable the study of all known Greek personal names (onomastics) and inscriptions (epigraphy).
Latin American and Iberian Music
Scores, recordings, books, and periodicals on the musicology and ethnomusicology of these regions. Includes all available scores by and books about Joaquín Rodrigo.
Manuscript Collections
Consists of both personal and family papers as well as organizational records that document a wide range of subject areas.
Music collection
Resources for the study of music and performance, including scores, recordings, media, books, and journals.
Photography
Photographic prints and negatives in many formats, archival collections on photography and photographers, reproductions, exhibition catalogs, and books and periodicals.
Professor Paul Chou Collection
This collection contains 2,455 volumes, collected by Paul Chou, on Chinese literature and history.
Rare Books and Other Special Collections
Examples of the history of the book, from medieval manuscripts and early printed works to industrial-era publications. Other strengths include artists’ books, photo books, miniatures, sheet music, prints and drawings, ephemera, and more.
Ronald H. Chilcote Collection on Latin America
Books, pamphlets, cordels, clippings, film, oral histories, and more on the politics, economy, and history of Latin America, Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking Africa.
Rupert and Jeannette Costo Papers
Correspondence, typescripts, original manuscripts, film and photographs collected by Jeannette and Rupert Costo on American Indians primarily in California relating to water, land, hunting and fishing rights, sovereignty, gaming, language and education.
Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian
The personal research collection of Native American scholars and activists Rupert and Jeannette Costo contains over 7,000 volumes in a quiet reading room in Rivera Library.
Sabino Osuna Papers
Glass plate negatives, photographs, and lantern slides of the Mexican Revolution, mostly taken between 1910-1914.
Sadakichi Hartmann Papers
Published and unpublished manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, pastels, paintings, and diaries from the early modernist writer, poet, dramatist, and critic Sadakichi Hartmann.
Tomas Rivera Archives
This collection contains more than 85,000 items detailing the personal and professional life of Tomás Rivera, educator, author, and former UCR chancellor.
Tuskegee Airmen Archive
Documents the men and women, African Americans and others, involved in the Army Air Corps program to train African Americans during World War II.
University Archives
The designated repository for records, documents, publications and other material pertaining to the University of California, Riverside
McLeod Collection of Sikh Studies logo
This extensive collection contains nearly 2,000 volumes, in Punjabi and English, on Sikh religion, art, history, literature, society, and culture.
William R. Melton Papers
Melton, a fighter pilot, flew more than 100 missions in North Africa and Europe. He collected correspondence, photographs, lithographs, and more on the Tuskegee Airmen.
Photograph of Stalder's Glenwood Garage with Studebaker cars on 7th Street between Main and Market Street, Riverside, California
Images documenting the development of Riverside in the first half of the 20th century. Subjects include local residents, events, architecture, and landscapes.
Citrus and Subtropical Fruits
Unique resources on the horticulture, agronomy, and production of citrus, dates, avocados, and more. Emphasis on crop genetics, pest management, disease control, and nematology.
Arlington Heights Fruit Company, Riverside Superfine Brand
Collection contains citrus crate labels (originals and reproductions) primarily from packing and shipping companies in Southern California with an emphasis on the Inland Empire region.
Crop Plant Pathology and Nematology
Collections on microbial pathogenesis, fundamental cellular and molecular microbiology, evolution, genomics, ecology, and public health.
Insects, Integrated Pest Management & Biocontrol
Resources on insect physiology, behavior, pest management, semiochemicals, and more. Focus on honey bees, ticks, ants, mosquitos, and pests of subtropical crops.
Joseph Barlow Lippincott Papers
Reports, photographs, and other documents on dams, reservoirs, aqueducts, water supply works, groundwater, and stream flow in western U.S. states.
Manuscript Collections
Consists of both personal and family papers as well as organizational records that document a wide range of subject areas.
Rare Books and Other Special Collections
Examples of the history of the book, from medieval manuscripts and early printed works to industrial-era publications. Other strengths include artists’ books, photo books, miniatures, sheet music, prints and drawings, ephemera, and more.
University Archives
The designated repository for records, documents, publications and other material pertaining to the University of California, Riverside
Children's and Young Adult Literature
Featuring titles from more than fifty annual awards deemed of the most significance to K-12 teachers.
George Brown Papers
Papers of Congressman George Brown (1920-1999), civil rights, anti-war, and environmental advocate, and champion for space exploration and scientific research.
HIgher Education Administration and Policy
A collection supporting the Graduate School of Education and the School of Public Administration and Policy.
Manuscript Collections
Consists of both personal and family papers as well as organizational records that document a wide range of subject areas.
Patents and Trademarks Collection
Patent models, patent and trademark gazettes, and guides to patent information through the Patent and Trademark Resource Center.
Rare Books and Other Special Collections
Examples of the history of the book, from medieval manuscripts and early printed works to industrial-era publications. Other strengths include artists’ books, photo books, miniatures, sheet music, prints and drawings, ephemera, and more.
Rupert and Jeannette Costo Papers
Correspondence, typescripts, original manuscripts, film and photographs collected by Jeannette and Rupert Costo on American Indians primarily in California relating to water, land, hunting and fishing rights, sovereignty, gaming, language and education.
Tomas Rivera Archives
This collection contains more than 85,000 items detailing the personal and professional life of Tomás Rivera, educator, author, and former UCR chancellor.
University Archives
The designated repository for records, documents, publications and other material pertaining to the University of California, Riverside
Anne McCaffrey Papers
McCaffrey was an opera singer and director, horse breeder, and writer, best known as the author of the “Dragonriders of Pern” series.
Barbara Hambly (photo credit: William Purcell)
Collection contains novels and short stories written or edited by Barbara Hambly, an American science fiction, fantasy, and mystery writer, as well as those by George Alec Effinger. Formats include manuscripts, sketches, diaries, notes, story fragments, poems, correspondence, and other material.
Ben Bova in the LA bid audience, Nycon 3
The collection consists of the papers of Ben Bova, an award winning science fiction author and former editor of Analog Magazine. Materials in the collection include correspondence, notes, contracts, and other information related to Bova's literary career.
Image: Philip K. Dick, Nancy Dick, and Robert Silverberg conversing in lobby, Baycon, 1968. -- From Jay Kay Klein Photographs and Papers on Science Fiction Fandom
The Collection on Philip K. Dick consists of press clippings, publications, short stories and manuscripts regarding Philip K. Dick, an American novelist who has published almost entirely in the science fiction genre.
Comic Books Collection
75,000 individual comic book issues donated to the Eaton Collection by fans.
Image: David Brin at ACM CFP, 2005
This collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, and other material regarding David Brin, an American science fiction author and scientist.
Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy
One of the world's largest, richest, and deepest collections of science fiction, fantasy, horror, utopian literature, and related genres.
Fanzines Collection
The largest collection of fanzines at any public institution in the world.
Contains correspondence, email, fliers, articles, stories, business cards, and other material on Fred Patten, a historian of science fiction, manga, anime, and furry fandom.
Dr. George Slusser (photo used with permission from The Highlander: https://www.highlandernews.org/2016/professor-explores-the-work-of-a-science-fiction-pioneer/)
This collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, and other material primarily relating to George E. Slusser's work as curator of the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Greg Benford on Baycon Panel, 1968
This collection contains manuscripts, publications, press clippings, correspondence, and other material regarding Gregory Benford, an American science fiction author and astrophysicist.
Hugo Awards presentation table, Tricon, 1966
Photographs and papers documenting science fiction authors and science fiction fandom created by Jay Kay Klein during the second half of the 20th Century.
Image: Jerry Pournelle in a Tuxedo, 2005
This collection contains manuscripts, galley proofs, and other material regarding Jerry Pournelle, an American Science Fiction author and journalist.
Image: Jesús Salvador Treviño
This collection consists of scripts, call sheets, storyboards, crew lists, set plans, and other material pertaining to science fiction television shows directed by Jesús Salvador Treviño, an American television director and writer. Includes material from Seaquest DSV, Babylon 5, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Manuscript Collections
Consists of both personal and family papers as well as organizational records that document a wide range of subject areas.
Nalo Hopkinson (photo by David Findlay, 2016)
The collection contains manuscripts and galley proofs for the literary works of Nalo Hopkinson, an award-winning Jamaican and Canadian science fiction & fantasy writer and a pioneering figure of the Afrofuturism and Alternative Futurism movements.
Poul Anderson, Karen Anderson and Frederik Pohl in the audience, Tricon, 1966. -- From: Jay Kay Klein photographs and papers on science fiction fandom
The collection consists of the personal and authorial papers of science fiction authors Poul and Karen Anderson.
Robert Forward looking intently at a piece of scientific equipment (MS175, Box 1, Folder 2)
The Robert L. Forward papers contain official documents, literary works, correspondence, memorabilia, scientific research, and the personal library of Dr. Robert L. Forward, an American physicist and prolific science-fiction author.
Sheila Finch
This collection contains press clippings, correspondence, and other material regarding Sheila Finch, a science fiction author and professor of creative writing.
TV with Star Trek logo, Tricon, 1966
The UCR Library has an extensive collection of Star Trek fiction and non-fiction titles as well as manuscript and ephemera collections, ranging from "Kirk/Spock" fan fiction collections to paraphernalia collections to collections containing Star Trek television scripts.
William Hope Hodgson Papers
Publications, typescripts, photographs, and correspondence regarding the work of this English author of science fiction, horror, and fantastic fiction.
Air Quality and Climate Change
Resources related to air quality modeling, air pollution emissions, chemical process, and air remediation, and climate change, including statistical physics.
Citrus and Subtropical Fruits
Unique resources on the horticulture, agronomy, and production of citrus, dates, avocados, and more. Emphasis on crop genetics, pest management, disease control, and nematology.
Crop Plant Pathology and Nematology
Collections on microbial pathogenesis, fundamental cellular and molecular microbiology, evolution, genomics, ecology, and public health.
Insects, Integrated Pest Management & Biocontrol
Resources on insect physiology, behavior, pest management, semiochemicals, and more. Focus on honey bees, ticks, ants, mosquitos, and pests of subtropical crops.
Manuscript Collections
Consists of both personal and family papers as well as organizational records that document a wide range of subject areas.
Medical Education
Electronic journals, databases, clinical decision aids, and books on medical ethics, cultural competency, and medical humanities.
Patents and Trademarks Collection
Patent models, patent and trademark gazettes, and guides to patent information through the Patent and Trademark Resource Center.
Rare Books and Other Special Collections
Examples of the history of the book, from medieval manuscripts and early printed works to industrial-era publications. Other strengths include artists’ books, photo books, miniatures, sheet music, prints and drawings, ephemera, and more.
Robert Forward looking intently at a piece of scientific equipment (MS175, Box 1, Folder 2)
The Robert L. Forward papers contain official documents, literary works, correspondence, memorabilia, scientific research, and the personal library of Dr. Robert L. Forward, an American physicist and prolific science-fiction author.
University Archives
The designated repository for records, documents, publications and other material pertaining to the University of California, Riverside
Arthur C. Harmon Papers
Harmon served in the Air Force during WWII. His papers include service records, correspondence, flight manuals, pilot supplies, videotapes, patches, and photographs.
George Brown Papers
Papers of Congressman George Brown (1920-1999), civil rights, anti-war, and environmental advocate, and champion for space exploration and scientific research.
Manuscript Collections
Consists of both personal and family papers as well as organizational records that document a wide range of subject areas.
Rare Books and Other Special Collections
Examples of the history of the book, from medieval manuscripts and early printed works to industrial-era publications. Other strengths include artists’ books, photo books, miniatures, sheet music, prints and drawings, ephemera, and more.
Ronald H. Chilcote Collection on Latin America
Books, pamphlets, cordels, clippings, film, oral histories, and more on the politics, economy, and history of Latin America, Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking Africa.
Rupert and Jeannette Costo Papers
Correspondence, typescripts, original manuscripts, film and photographs collected by Jeannette and Rupert Costo on American Indians primarily in California relating to water, land, hunting and fishing rights, sovereignty, gaming, language and education.
Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian
The personal research collection of Native American scholars and activists Rupert and Jeannette Costo contains over 7,000 volumes in a quiet reading room in Rivera Library.
Tomas Rivera Archives
This collection contains more than 85,000 items detailing the personal and professional life of Tomás Rivera, educator, author, and former UCR chancellor.
Tuskegee Airmen Archive
Documents the men and women, African Americans and others, involved in the Army Air Corps program to train African Americans during World War II.
University Archives
The designated repository for records, documents, publications and other material pertaining to the University of California, Riverside
William R. Melton Papers
Melton, a fighter pilot, flew more than 100 missions in North Africa and Europe. He collected correspondence, photographs, lithographs, and more on the Tuskegee Airmen.
Air Quality and Climate Change
Resources related to air quality modeling, air pollution emissions, chemical process, and air remediation, and climate change, including statistical physics.
Charles Derleth Papers
Correspondence, engineering reports, blueprints, photographs, and more on several bridges and dams in California and elsewhere.
Einstein
Professional papers on sedimentation and deposition, river engineering, and stream channelization in Louisiana, Idaho and California.
Joseph Barlow Lippincott Papers
Reports, photographs, and other documents on dams, reservoirs, aqueducts, water supply works, groundwater, and stream flow in western U.S. states.
Morrough P. O'Brien Papers
Documentation on sedimentation, flow of water in channels, rivers, flood control, waves and surge, beach erosion, dams, pipes, hydraulic models, and pumps.
Rupert and Jeannette Costo Papers
Correspondence, typescripts, original manuscripts, film and photographs collected by Jeannette and Rupert Costo on American Indians primarily in California relating to water, land, hunting and fishing rights, sovereignty, gaming, language and education.
Sidney T. Harding Papers
Correspondence and technical reports on irrigation project, water costs, rights, supply, flood control, legislation, dendroclimatology, and enclosed lakes.
Walter L. Huber Papers
Documentation on dams, hydroelectric power sites, irrigation works, and municipal water systems in California, other western states, and the Arkansas-White-Red River Basin.
Photograph of Colorado River, Blue Canyon
This collection documents water related issues in California, the United States, and beyond. Includes technical reports, publications, historical and aerial photographs, maps, and archival collections.