Welcome to Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library
Here you can consult archives, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audio-visual material and rare books relating to Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
Broadly speaking, our collections reflect the British interaction with Africa and Asia over the last 250 years, and include archives of missionary societies, NGOs and campaign groups, and business organisations, as well as papers of individuals, including diplomats, campaigners, and academics.
- Listen to our Introduction to Archives & Special Collections podcast (mp3 audio file)
Search the SOAS Archive Catalogue
Search for archives, manuscripts, and other primary source material held by SOAS Library
Opening Hours
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 09.00 - 17.00
Closed: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
Bank Holiday Closure: The Special Collections Reading Room will be closed on Monday 27th May. It will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 28th May.
Contact Details
Telephone: +44(0)20 7898 4180
Email: docenquiry@soas.ac.uk
