Collections
The University Library contains a wide range of diverse and unique collections that can be explored below. Some archival collections may be in the process of being arranged and may take longer to access.
Featured Collections
98 narratives revealing a layered understanding of the Chicana/o movement in Northern California, specifically Sacramento.
Chronicles the Japanese American experience of immigration and settlement to the United States, WWII Internment, redress, and reparations. Includes JAAC finding aid, digital collection, monographs, serials, oral histories, audiovisual materials, and more.
Manuscripts, personal papers, and organizational records document regional and national politics, as well as the literary, community, and cultural life in the Sacramento Region.
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Collection documents the construction projects, legislative issues, convention, and financial aspects of the Port of Sacramento.
Records of the Renaissance Society of Sacramento State, a continuing education program for older people.
James Richardson's research files from his publication, "Willie Brown: a biography."
The papers of Wilson C. Riles, the first African American to be elected as state superintendent of schools in California.
The papers of Sam Rios, director of Chicano studies. Contains the faculty files, correspondence, and project files, including the Mexican American Project.
Collection contains the papers of American ceramicist and sculptor Ruth M. Rippon. The papers document Rippon's artistic process, exhibitions, and sculptural work.
Papers of Mina Robbins, faculty member in Sacramento State's Behavioral Science and later Nursing departments. Collection includes photographs, newspapers/articles, schedules, handwritten notes, cards, and publications.
The papers of Deane Robertson, professor of journalism at Sacramento State and later professor emeritus. Collection primarily consists of teaching materials.