| The University of Arizona Library Special Collections maintains collections of rare books and unique archival materials that make possible in-depth research on selected topics. The scope and diversity of Special Collections make it an important resource for the international academic community. Established in 1958 to house materials on Arizona, the Southwest, and the U.S./Mexico Borderlands, Special Collections now includes rare books, manuscript collections, photographs, and other materials in a wide variety of subject areas. |
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Current Exhibit and Public Programs!"Becoming Arizona: The Valentine State"New exhibit and lecture series celebrate 100 years of Arizona statehood On February 14, 1912, Arizona became the 48th state, and the last of the contiguous states, to join the Union. Known as the “Valentine State,” Arizona’s path to statehood was marked by a pioneering spirit, intermittent achievement and political debate. “Becoming Arizona: The Valentine State” recreates the colorful story of Arizona’s path to statehood. This year-long exhibition is on display from Aug. 22 - May 30, 2012 in the gallery at Special Collections, 1510 E. University Blvd. Lecture Series, “Becoming Arizona: The Valentine State” All lectures are located in Special Collections, 1510 E. University Blvd. Free and open to the public. Parking information at: http://www.library.arizona.edu/about/locations/index.html
Lecture I: November 15, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. “The Latina/o Literary Presence in U.S. Literature: From Cabeza de Baca to the Present" with Professor Charles M. Tatum, UA Department of Spanish & Portuguese
Lecture II: February 14, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. “The Sleeping Giant vs. The Politics of Fear: Arizona's Hispanic Society in the Twenty-First Century” with Professor Tom Sheridan, UA School of Anthropology
Lecture III: Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. “Legacies of the Past: Historic Women of Arizona” with historian and author Jan Cleere
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