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article  // 25 Oct 2019

Traces of the Ottoman Empire in UCT Libraries Special Collections

UCT Libraries Special Collections has launched a new exhibition of manuscripts and books in our holdings exploring traces of the Ottoman Empire in the Cape of Good Hope. The exhibition was launched at a special luncheon in the Jagger Librar
article  // 27 Sep 2023

Rescued from the Flames: Special Collections' hidden gem

The African Studies Library pamphlet collection is regarded as one of UCT Libraries' greatest treasures. After surviving the Jagger Library fire, the complete collection was recently digitised for posterity and made discoverable.
page  // 19 Jun 2023

Pamphlets and Ephemera

Special Collections has a large collection of South and Southern African posters and political ephemera.
page  // 19 Jun 2023

Published Collections

Our published collections include African studies books, films, maps, newspapers, government publications, rare and Antiquarian books, and pamphlets.