Index of Archives and Research Collections
An alphabetical listing of the Library's Archives & Research Collections.
Library Archives and Research Collections
An overview of the Archives and Research Collections managed and maintained by the University of Bath Library.
About Archives & Research Collections
The Library maintains collections of unique, unpublished and rare, published materials to support learning, teaching and research.
Using the Archives and Research Collections
Planning a visit and what to expect when you arrive.
Archives and Research Collections Statement of Principles
The Library's Archives & Research Collections statement of principles.
Archives and Research Collections Annual Review
Find out what we've been up to over the last 12 months...
Archives and Research Collections Cabinet of Curiosities
Take a look inside our digital Cabinet of Curiosities.
The Library Remembering Tree
A specially commissioned mural recording campus commemorative tree planting, 1966-2016.
Collection Highlights: Sport, Health & Exercise
Archives & Research Collections relating to Sport, Health and Exercise.
All England Women's Hockey Association (AEWHA) Collection
A collection of archival material and books relating to the beginnings and early development of organised hockey played by women in the UK.
Modern Pentathlon Collection
A collection of archival material relating to the history and development of the sport of modern pentathlon in the UK.
Richard Bowen (Judo) Collection
A collection of archival material and publications relating to the history of judo assembled by Richard Bowen (1926-2005), judoka and sports historian.
Edith Thompson Hockey Collection
A small collection of archival material compiled by Edith Thompson OBE (1877-1961), hockey player and sports administrator.
Woodard (Judo) Collection
A collection of archival material relating to the history of women's judo assembled by Marion and Graham Woodard.
Martin Harris (Ice Hockey) Collection
A collection of archival material and publications relating to the history of ice hockey assembled by Martin Harris, sports historian.
Collection Highlights: Politics, Languages & International Studies
Archives & Research Collections relating to Politics, Languages and International Studies.
Maitland Collection
A collection of the papers of Sir Donald Maitland GCMB OBE (1922-2010), senior diplomat, and Lady Jean Maitland (1923-2017).
European Union Posters Collection
A collection of posters relating to various aspects of European integration.
Arthur Kenneth Chesterton Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of Arthur Kenneth Chesterton (1899-1973), journalist, writer and political activist.
Collection Highlights: Engineering & Technology
Archives & Research Collections relating to Engineering and Technology.
Joseph Black Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of Joseph Black CBE FREng (1921-2000), University of Bath academic and engineer.
Angus & Brenda Buchanan Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of Professor Angus Buchanan (1930-2020) and Dr Brenda Buchanan (1930-2020).
Hollingworth Collection
A small collection of archival material relating to various engineering projects in the UK and India mainly during the 19th century.
L. T. C. Rolt Collection
A collection of the books and writings of L. T. C. Rolt (1910-1974), engineering historian and writer, assembled and donated by Mr Peter Roberts.
Watkins Collection
A collection of publications relating to stationary steam engines assembled by George Watkins (1904-1989), engineer and industrial archaeologist.
John Boyes Collection
A collection of colour transparencies created by John Boyes (1914-2013).
Collection Highlights: Pure and Life Sciences
Archives & Research Collections relating to Pure and Life Sciences.
Wilfrid Hogarth Dowdeswell Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of Wilfrid Hogarth Dowdeswell (1914-1996), University of Bath academic, educationalist and lepidopterist.
David Edwin Coombe Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of David Edwin Coombe (1927-1999), botanical ecologist.
Edward Fraenkel Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of (Ludwig) Edward Fraenkel FRS (1927-2019), Professor of Mathematics and University of Bath academic.
David Fishlock Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of David Fishlock (1932-2009), science journalist and writer.
David Wicks Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of David Charles Wicks (1931-2000), University of Bath academic and mathematician.
Rodney Quayle Collection
A collection of the papers of John Rodney Quayle (1926-2006), University of Bath Vice-Chancellor and biochemist.
Collection Highlights: Physical and Earth Sciences
Archives & Research Collections relating to Physical and Earth Sciences.
Leonard Rotherham Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of Leonard Rotherham (1913-2001), University of Bath Vice-Chancellor, physicist and metallurgist.
Albert Freedman Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of Albert Freedman (1916-2004), physicist.
Geoffrey Kellaway Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of Geoffrey Kellaway (1914-2013), geologist.
Collection Highlights: Social & Policy Sciences
Archives & Research Collections relating to Social and Policy Sciences.
Bernard Schaffer Collection
A collection of papers and correspondence relating to the research of Professor Bernard Schaffer (1925-1984), social scientist.
Alliance of Religions and Conservation Collection
A collection of archival material and books relating to the organisation and work of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC).
Hylton Collection
A collection of papers and correspondence relating to the parliamentary activities and interests of Raymond Hervey Jolliffe, 5th Baron Hylton (b 1932).
Collection Highlights: Management, Business & Communications
Archives & Research Collections relating to Management, Business and Communication.
Ian Hay Davison Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of Ian Hay Davison CBE (1931-2022).
Centre for the Study of Regulated Industries (CRI) Collection
A collection of the publications of the Centre for the Study of Regulated Industries, 1990-2010.
Pitman Collection
A collection of books, journals and archival material relating to shorthand, writing systems, phonetics, the language of communication and educational reform.
Raymond Thomas Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of Raymond Thomas OBE (1923-2007), Professor of Business Administration and University of Bath academic.
USWP Collection
A collection of the papers and correspondence of the University for Swindon and Wiltshire Project (1997-2001).
Collection Highlights: Architecture, Buildings & Landscapes
Archives & Research Collections relating to Architecture, Buildings and Landscapes.
Gardens Trust Collection
A collection of published materials and ephemera relating to all aspects of the history of landscape and garden design assembled and owned by the Gardens Trust.
Bristol Region Building Record
A collection of photographs, other illustrative materials and associated papers relating to buildings in Bristol, Bath and the South West.
History of Architecture, Building and Landscaping Collection
A collection of published materials relating to the history of architecture, building and landscaping in the UK and Europe.
University of Bath Collections
Archives & Research Collections relating to the University of Bath.
University Archives
A collection of institutional records of the University of Bath selected for permanent preservation for their lasting historical value.
University Photographic Collection
A collection of photographic material relating to the history of the University of Bath.
University Film Collection
A collection of film and video materials relating to the history of the University of Bath.
Historical Collections
Archives & Research Collections of primarily historical interest.
History of Medicines Collection
A collection of published material relating mainly to the history and development of medicines and medicinal science during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Hussey Collection
A collection of books and journals assembled by John Hussey OBE, author and historical consultant, during the course of his research into World War I.
Accessing the Royal Bath and West of England Society Library
A collection of books and other published resources assembled and owned by the Royal Bath and West of England Society.