The University of Arizona

Collections

Delve into the photography and archives of North America’s most important modern photographers.

  • Fine Art Photographs

    Recognized internationally as one of the finest collections in the world, the Center holds more than 90,000 works by 2,000 photographers. Our main strength is 20th century North American artists. We also hold significant collections of 19th and 20th century photography from around the world.

  • Archives & Manuscripts

    Over 200 archival collections including materials from modern photographers, galleries, institutions, writers, and critics to help scholars continue to study photography’s rich heritage. You will find negatives, work prints, contact sheets, albums, scrapbooks, correspondence, writings, audiovisual materials and memorabilia.

  • Rare Books & Reference Materials

    Irreplaceable and hard-to-find resources about photography, including rare books, journals, exhibition catalogs, auction catalogs and ephemera. These document the history and study of photography worldwide.

  • Oral Histories

    Started in 1975, this audio/video collection provides a unique way to study the history and views about the evolution of modern photography. Includes taped interviews, lectures and video with noted figures in photography.
  • Shells photograph by Edward Weston
    Edward Weston, Shells, 1927. Edward Weston Archive © 1981 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents 81.252.132

    Loans

    Information about borrowing materials from our collection.