University Archive and Special Collections: Special Collections

Welcome to the University Archive and Special Collections Centre at Birmingham City University. Discover more about our University Archive and Special Collections and contact us to request a viewing.

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Special Collections is comprised of exceptional items such as rare books, music manuscripts, photographs, plans and correspondence between celebrated literary and artistic figures. 
Special Collections provides access to rare and unique primary sources in support of learning, teaching and research.