Special Collections
Located on the 4th floor of Belk Library and Information Commons, the Special Collections Research Center is home to the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, the Stock Car Racing Collection, Rare Books & Manuscripts, and University Archives & Records Management Services.
Check our current hours. The archives, manuscripts, and rare book collections are available by appointment. Please make an appointment 5 days or more in advance to allow for research consultation and pulling of materials.
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Appalachian Collection
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary collection about the region
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News
Information Session for Appalachian Collection Research Fellowships
Join Our Information Session for Appalachian Collection Research Fellowships! Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST Details: Learn more about the available fellowships, how to apply, and how to search the collections for archival materials and rare...
Exploring the Lenoir Family Papers
Exploring the Lenoir Family Papers By Mark Coltrain The Special Collections Research Center is pleased to announce that the Lenoir family papers (AC-990) opened to the public on June 24, 2026. Spanning the years 1763 through 2017, the collection boasts over 1,300...
Research Fellowships Available to Fund Student Projects Using the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection
The Special Collections Research Center and University Libraries have launched a new fellowship program that funds graduate and undergraduate research using the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection. Three fellowship categories will fund up to 7 research projects that use...