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Archives and Special Collections

The Archives holds a wealth of fascinating institutional, personal archives and rare prints, dating from the 17th Century to the present day. The collections document the rich history of the College, and provide vital evidence for research in the arts, humanities and social science. See the blogs below to find out more about our collections or follow us on Instagram qmarchives.
 
 
 

Photograph of golden bust of Geoffrey Chaucer EIGHT OCTAGON POETS: GEOFFREY CHAUCER
5 November 2021

Have you ever ventured into the Octagon, which used to be the Queen Mary library, for meetings or lectures and has your eye started wandering around the room? In doing so your gaze may have rested on several busts clinging to the edge of life on the balcony, looking down on us. This week the focus is on Geoffrey Chaucer. A series by Special Collections Information Assistant Anne Marie McHarg.

Illustration of octagon library surrounded by eight busts EIGHT OCTAGON POETS IN THE OLD LIBRARY
4 November 2021

Have you ever ventured into the Octagon, which used to be the Queen Mary library, for meetings or lectures and has your eye started wandering around the room? In doing so your gaze may have rested on several busts clinging to the edge of life on the balcony, looking down on us. A blog series by Special Collections Information Assistant Anne Marie McHarg.

Photograph of Papyrus fragment: Letter of Apia to Zoilos her brother THE WRITTEN TRADITION
29 October 2021

In a follow up to the Oral Tradition, Special Collections Information Assistant Anne Marie McHarg explores writing and words in their many forms.

Title page from An Introduction to the Study of Seaweeds by George Murray BOTANY IN THE RARE BOOKS
17 September 2021

In September the Chelsea Flower Show will once again open its doors to the public after a long lockdown. Let Special Collections Information Assistant, Anne Marie McHarg, open a book or two to showcase the wealth of rare books in our collection on plants and wildlife. 

Title page from an Oxford edition of the Iliad by Homer with text in greek and latin, 1740s THE ORAL TRADITION (IN WRITING)
7 June 2021

After her look at Aesop, Anne-Marie, our Rare Books and Special Collections Information Assistant, has taken a closer look at the oral tradition of storytelling and how it has developed over time, up to the present day.

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