University Archives
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Browse the University Archives

Explore the collections that document Texas A&M’s people, programs, research, and traditions across a century and a half.

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Academics and Research

Course catalogs & land-grant history

Texas A&M began as a land-grant college teaching practical education in agriculture, science, military science, and engineering — a mission the Archives continues to document today.

Cadets in formation in front of the Academic Building, 1916
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Administration

Leadership & administrative records

The Archives takes an active role in preserving the historical record of Texas A&M’s administration, from early leadership through today.

West Gate entrance with a banner celebrating Texas Aggies Southwestern Champions, circa 1920
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Athletics

Programs, media guides & team history

The Archives collects materials about all Texas A&M Athletics programs, from the first football team to the incredible variety of modern sports.

Aerial view of campus buildings and the water tower
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Buildings

Campus buildings & the built environment

Every Aggie has a story about campus — the Archives preserves those stories through collections focused on campus buildings and the built environment.

A cadet bugler stands with Reveille outside the Academic Building
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Corps of Cadets

Military tradition since 1876

As part of the land-grant promise to the State of Texas, Texas A&M began as a military college with a student body made up of the Corps of Cadets.

The Academic Building with the Sul Ross statue
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Faculty, Staff, and Affiliates

The people who shaped Texas A&M

Texas A&M stands out not only for its academics and traditions, but for the faculty and staff who work to make a difference in the world.

Texas Aggies serving overseas pose with an Aggies banner
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Oral Histories

Voices & memories, established 2025

The Oral History Program preserves the voices, experiences, and memories of the individuals who have shaped the history of Texas A&M University.

Students gathered on campus for Muster, 1947
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Student Life

Scrapbooks, traditions & campus life

Student life at Texas A&M encompasses academics, traditions, and life on campus — collections range from scrapbooks to student organization records.

Cadets and a librarian look through books at a National Library Week display of works by Texas A&M authors
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Student Publications

Yearbooks, newspapers & literary works

Texas A&M students have told the Aggie story since the very beginning — early literary societies created publications still in print today.

University History Research

University Records & Collection Donations

Help the Archives preserve Texas A&M’s history — transfer official university records or donate personal materials and memorabilia.

University Records Retention & Transfer

Guidance for Texas A&M departments, colleges, and offices on identifying and transferring permanent records to the Archives.

Donate Materials

Donate personal photographs, papers, and memorabilia that document Aggie life — or support the Archives with a gift.