The Special Collections Department is located on the third floor of the Eugene McDermott Library. The Library administration established the Special Collections Department in the mid-1970s to house rare books acquired by the library. In nearly thirty years Special Collections has grown to include the History of Aviation Collection, the Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library, and the Louise B. Belsterling Botanical Library.
The History of Aviation Collection is the largest section of the department, consisting of a world-class aeronautical archive and library. The Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library is an outstanding regional resource for both philatelic and postal history. The Louise B. Belsterling Library holds an extraordinary collection of rare botanical books, including the library's oldest volume.
| Hours for the Special Collections Department |
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| Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM |
| For More Information contact us at: Eugene McDermott Library, Special Collections P.O. Box 830643, Richardson, Texas 75083-0643, phone 972-883-2570 |
| Paul Oelkrug , Coordinator for Special Collections, Paul Oelkrug Send your website questions or comments to thomas.allen1@utdallas.edu |



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