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Collecting Stories

Special Collections and Archives houses the historic books and archival documents cared for by the University of Liverpool. Through donation, transfer and purchase, these collections are always growing. This exhibition celebrates some recent additions to Special Collections and Archives.

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Collection Highlights A-Z
Descriptions of individual printed and archival collections across SC&A organised by name and/or theme, including Medieval & Renaissance and ANME manuscripts
SC&A Archive Catalogue
Search our catalogue of archival collections, including the University archive, Cunard, deposited papers & Science Fiction archives.
SC&A Printed Books Catalogue
Search for SC&A printed books (excluding Science Fiction), from the 15th century onwards. You can navigate from here to search the Library Catalogue more widely.
Science Fiction Hub Catalogue
Search for SF printed collections. You can navigate from here to search all other SC&A printed books and the Library Catalogue more widely. For SF archives, see above.