University of Adelaide, Rare Books and Special Collections

University of Adelaide, Rare Books and Special Collections

• Formerly Barr Smith Library, Special Collections

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Collects research papers of University of Adelaide staff and graduates and source material related to teaching and research interests.

Papers of staff and graduates of The University of Adelaide and of those associated with major areas of research and teaching including Australian history, literature, culture and politics, Aboriginal knowledge and language, performing arts, Pacific history and language, and the history of science.

(Note: The official records of the University and the archives of associated bodies are held by the The University of Adelaide Archives.)

Finding lists available at https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/special/mss/

Monday to Friday 1-4 pm and other times by appointment.
Closed public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

Advance notice of visit preferred. Proof of identity and completion of access form required. Restrictions imposed on some material by donors.

Reference advice is available within Special Collections or through email enquiry.

Photocopying facilities are available. Researchers are welcome to take digital (non-flash) photographs if no restrictions apply.

Revised 16 April 2018

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (Thematic area)
• Arts and Culture (Thematic area)
• Built Environment (Thematic area)
• Education (Thematic area)
• Indigenous (Thematic area)
• Labour (Thematic area)
• Taal (Thematic area)
• Law and Justice (Thematic area)
• Politics and Government (Thematic area)
• Science and Technology (Thematic area)
• Travel and Exploration (Thematic area)