SERVICE ALERT: A construction project on the entry level of the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) will result in occasional noise that could impact user experience. Consider floors 3, 4, and 6 as alternative quiet study options, and for collaborative study areas, please use floor 5. Earplugs are available at the PCL desk upon request. 


Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 2023 9:39am

Please note: The Architecture and Planning Library
and the Alexander Architectural Archives are currently closed for renovations.

UT Austin affiliates and courtesy borrowers may request circulating materials, which can be picked up at other UTL branches, via the library catalog. Archival materials, rare books, and other non-circulating items may be requested by appointment at the Collections Deposit Library. Questions? Email us.

Alexander Architectural Archives

The Alexander Architectural Archives at the University of Texas at Austin is an architectural research center of national importance situated within the Architecture and Planning Library, supporting research and education about the history of the built environment by acquiring and preserving research collections and by making them accessible. The Archives also support learning opportunities and scholarly activities for students studying preservation of the cultural record and archival enterprise.

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Alexander Architectural Archives CLOSED

Collections and Finding Aids

 Small house design sketch. Date unknown. Ayres and Ayres collection.

Finding Aids

Archival finding aids for the Alexander Architectural Archives are located on the Texas Archival Resources Online (TARO).

To browse our collections and learn more, visit our Collections Showcase.

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