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Library heirlooms

Somerville has some remarkable collections of books, pictures, artefacts and papers donated by friends and alumni of the College. The Archives are also a rich source of material going back to the foundation of the College in 1879.

Somerville Archives

Special Collections and Archives

General Information for visitors to Somerville College Special Collections and Archives

Librarian, Archivist & Head of Information Services Dr Anne Manuel

Assistant Archivist Ms Katherine O’Donnell

The Colleges Special Collections and Archives are open to researchers by appointment.
Normal Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00am-4.30pm
Students wishing to consult our collections should obtain a letter/email of support from their supervisors addressed to the Librarian.
Only laptops or pencils may be used for notetaking.
A limited amount of photography is permitted (no flash) on request.
Researchers may request documents to be scanned (subject to copyright). If permitted, this will be charged at a rate of £15 per hour plus VAT, min. 1 hour.
Please contact the archivist for further information or queries