EXPLORE ARCHIVAL HOLDINGS
Start research in the Archives of the Big Bend by learning more about the archival collections, performing a keyword search in the Physical Catalog, browsing the Digital Collections, or reviewing published Finding Aids.
Select archival collections and formats housed in the Archives of the Big Bend are described online. Contact Archives staff with questions.
Search keyword(s) to find cataloged archival and historical materials across all locations. The Physical Catalog and Archives Search, powered by SirsiDynix Enterprise, will open in a new window.
Digital Collections provide digital access to selected resources from the Archives of the Big Bend’s holdings. The Digital Collections portal, powered by OCLC’s CONTENTdm, will open in a new window.
Finding Aids are documents that describe archival collections. Published Finding Aids are listed in alphabetical order. Use CTRL+f to search through and within the finding aids.
ARCHIVES NEWS AND EVENTS
Alpine Downtown Historic District is officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places
-via Post Oak Preservation Solutions- Established in 1882, Alpine developed from a remote railroad stop into the commercial, governmental, and cultural center of Far West Texas. Ranchers traveled to Alpine to ship livestock by rail and purchase supplies, while the …
Cover to Cover now available
Read the full text of Cover to Cover’s Spring 2026 issue below, or click through to view the PDF from the News Posts, Newsletters, & Reports page of our website. Letter from the Director Finally, finals have ended, and Commencement …
Summer LIBRARY LOWDOWN out now!
Howdy, Lobos! Check out the summer edition of the Library Lowdown, the (mostly) monthly newsletter from the SRSU Library & Archives, to see everything we have in store for you this summer. Use the clickable links to find event details and more …
last updated: March 4, 2025