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Usbp Memorial Library/Research center

Complementing the museum’s rich Border Patrol collection, the Memorial Library offers a range of materials on Border Patrol history from its inception in 1924 to the present. The library/archives provides support to researchers at all levels interested in furthering their understanding of the nation’s first line of defense: the Border Patrol.

Contact

If you wish to conduct research or view our library collection, these would need to be set up by appointment only.

(915) 759-6060

collections@borderpatrolmuseum.com

Library Services and Guidelines

The Collections Manager is available at the front office of the museum during public hours to assist you.

Visitors must ask for permission to view library in advance and will be accompanied by staff.

One computer will be available to view our library collection.

Library books and archives may not be checked out.

Photocopying and scanning books, magazines, newspapers, etc. will be up to the discretion of the museum staff and be allowable only as long as no damage is done to the documents.

Any usage of material requires proper citation.

*In depth research is best done in person.

Artifact Donation

The museum is always looking to expand its artifact/archives collections. If you wish to donate items to the museum, please click the button to fill out the form.

Artifact Donation

The museum is always looking to expand its artifact/archives collections. If you wish to donate items to the museum, please click the button to fill out the form.