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Sidney T. Harding Papers
Located in: Special Collections & University Archives
This collection documents the work of Sidney T. Harding (1883-1969), civil engineer, consultant, member of the faculty of the University of California from 1914 until his retirement in 1949, and author of the influential books, Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation Systems (1917) and Water Rights for Irrigation (1935). His research, reports, and project work shaped water resource development in California and the American West in the 20th century.
Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian
Located in: Special Collections & University Archives
Thousands of books, documents, and audio recordings documenting Native American history and culture form the Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian, making it a center for studies about the native people of inland Southern California, the Southwest, and North America.
Rupert and Jeannette Henry Costo, Native American scholars, activists, and founders of the American Indian Historical Society, gave the collection to UCR in 1986.
Morrough P. O’Brien Papers
Located in: Special Collections & University Archives
This collection documents the work of Morrough P. O’Brien (1902-1988), consultant and profession of hydraulic engineering, who is consider the founder of modern coastal engineering.
Jessica Geiser
Jessica’s key responsibilities are in the accessioning and collection management of all manuscript, archives, and rare book holdings maintained by Special Collections & University Archives. She holds an M.L.I.S. from the University of California, Los Angeles. Jessica joined the library in 2014.
Collections Management Librarian
Avery E. Field Photographs
Located in: Special Collections & University Archives
Avery E. Field photographs (MS 146)
This collection contains several thousand images documenting the growth and development of Riverside, California in the first half of the 20th century. A large portion of the collection is comprised of images featuring local residents and their involvement in various events such as parades, celebrations, and weddings.
Support the UCR Library at Rare Books Palm Springs
The UCR Library's Special Collections & University Archives is thrilled to be a cultural partner for Rare Books Palm Springs.
This antiquarian book festival is brought to you by Rare Books LA and will be held May 20 - 21 at The Hotel Zoso, located in the heart of Palm Springs' vibrant downtown with shopping, dining, and galleries right outside the door.
The proceeds from the opening night cocktail reception will benefit a variety of charitable organizations, including the UCR Library’s Special Collections & University Archives!
Opening night tickets are $25, include a glass of wine, and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit our Special Collections & University Archives when you purchase them using this special Eventbrite link.
All state and local health regulations will be followed, so face masks and proof of vaccination or negative Covid test may be required.
We hope to see you there!
Charles Derleth Papers
Located in: Special Collections & University Archives
These papers concern the professional work of Charles Derleth (1865-1952), one of the 20th century’s leading civil engineers and educators, who helped build the Golden Gate Bridge and served the University of California, Berkeley, as the Dean of the College of Civil Engineering from 1907-1930, and as Dean of the College of Engineering from 1930 until 1942.
Tomás Rivera Archive
Located in: Special Collections & University Archives
Tomás Rivera Archive (UA 253)
Speaking Across Time: Indigenous Languages of the Americas
Indigenous languages have been spoken in these lands we now call ‘the Americas’ since time immemorial. Despite centuries of colonialism, Indigenous peoples have resisted, and their languages have persisted. This exhibit highlights materials from UCR Special Collections & University Archives that contain Indigenous languages, from items with just a few words of the language to items completely written or printed in that language. Items range in age from the 1900s to the 2020s, representing a wide spectrum of cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Drawing from fields as diverse as Indigenous futurisms, critical archival theory, and linguistic imperialism, we explore how these materials continue to speak to us across time, and examine some of the ways their use of language intersects with history, power, and identity. You can view the exhibit guide by clicking here.
While every effort has been made for this exhibit to identify all Indigenous languages represented across UCR Special Collections & University Archives holdings, it is possible some languages and materials were missed. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Enriquez at sandy.enriquez@ucr.edu.
| Event | Speaking Across Time: Indigenous Languages of the Americas |
| Location | Tomás Rivera Library, 4th floor, Special Collections & University Archives |
| Dates | May 22, 2023 - June 27, 2023 |
| Hours | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Parking | Free Visitor Parking is available on Fridays, starting at 12:00 PM through 6:00 AM Monday morning in the unreserved spaces of the following parking lots/structures:
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