Welcome to the special collections and archives department of the UNM University Libraries. The Center for Southwest Research (CSWR) supports the teaching and research missions of the University, as well as serving the citizens of New Mexico and scholars from throughout the world.
Specializing in subjects relating to New Mexico, the Southwestern U.S., Mexico and Latin America, as well as rare books from around the world, our holdings are made up of the following collections:
- Architectural Archives.
- Books & Periodicals.
- Pictorial Collections.
- Manuscripts.
- Music Archives.
- University Archives.
Search the Collections
The majority of our collections may be searched through 3 sources:
LIBROS. UNM’s online catalog. Search for CSWR holdings of books, periodicals, videos, and brief descriptions of archives.
Rocky Mountain Online Archive (RMOA). Search archival collection finding aids (inventories and other detailed descriptive information) from the CSWR and over 25 other archival institutions.
Digital Collections. Selected online documents, photographs, maps, posters, art and music from the CSWR and other New Mexico cultural heritage institutions.
If you are visiting from out of town we suggest that you contact us prior to coming in order to ensure the materials you wish to use are housed in the CSWR.
Hours
Semester and inter-session hours
Policies & Forms
- Anderson Reading Room Use, Retrieval & Duplication Policies
- Archival Materials Use Policy
- Citation of Archival Materials
- Duplication Request Form
- Intent to Publish Form
Subject Guides
- American Indian Activism Archives
- Artist Books
- Chicano / Hispano Activism Archives
- Land Grant Research
- Navajo Studies
- Route 66
Announcements