The USF Libraries Special Collections advances the use of primary source materials by preserving and providing access to rare, unique, and strategic collections of significance. Located at USF Tampa and USF St. Petersburg, our distinctive special collections facilities welcome visitors in-person and online. Schedule a research room appointment, peruse our Digital Collections, or contact us for campus-specific resources.
Strategic Collections
Florida Studies
Extensive interdisciplinary resources emphasizing the history, culture, government, and industries of the Tampa Bay area.
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University Archives
Materials documenting the University of South Florida’s past, present, and future.
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Florida Environment & Natural History (FLENH)
A The story of Florida’s environment, told through a repository of contemporary and historical resources.
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Civil Rights
Collections highlighting significant events and efforts in and around St. Petersburg, FL
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Children’s and Young Adult Literature
American fiction for children and adolescents, dating from the early 1800s to the present.
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