Welcome to Special Collections, SOAS Library
Here you can consult archives, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audio-visual material, rare books and SOAS PhD theses 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.
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Opening Hours
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 09.00 - 17.00
Closed: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
Closed: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
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Telephone: +44(0)20 7898 4180
Email: special.collections@soas.ac.uk
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