Albertsons Library Special Collections & ArchivesSpecial Collections holds books, maps, journals, and primary source materials about local, state, national, and international history. Topics include politics, religion, performing arts, environmental issues, literature, film, Basque culture, and more. The University Archives is the repository for university records and publications going back to its founding in 1932. The purpose is to collect, preserve, and make available records that document the people, events, organizations, programs, and more about the university’s history.