Archives and Library Special Collections
Institutional accounts of archive repositories and library special collections.
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@thelondonarchives.bsky.social
The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London from 1067. Visit today and explore 1000 years of history. About us - https://www.thelondonarchives.org/ Events - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-london-archives-2913691059
@norfolkro.bsky.social
Norfolk Record Office collects and preserves unique archives relating to the history of Norfolk and makes them accessible across the world.
@swminerslibrary.bsky.social
Promoting Your Learning; Preserving Our Past - we support the teaching and research activities of Swansea University and promote links with the wider community
@rbgkew.bsky.social
The home of Kew Science 👩🔬 🌱Collections 📚Archives 🍄Applied research 🤝Partnerships 🥼Training 👉More: linktr.ee/kewscience
@eui-euarchives.bsky.social
The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU), founded in 1983, preserves and makes accessible the archives of EU institutions and agencies, individuals, and private bodies. It is located at the European University Institute.
@icrclibrary.bsky.social
Keeping track of international humanitarian law scholarship and ICRC action since 1863. Find out more at https://www.icrc.org/en/icrc-library
@europeana.bsky.social
Europe’s cultural heritage online http://europeana.eu Resources for cultural professionals http://pro.europeana.eu Funded by the European Union
@archives.boston.gov
Official Bluesky account of the City of Boston Archives. We manage, preserve, and provide access to the municipal government records of Boston. boston.gov/departments/archives-and-records-management
@thejohnrylands.bsky.social
Promoting world-leading research using the unique special collections of The University of Manchester Library. Open to visitors Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
@gwentarchives.bsky.social
The official county archive for the former counties of Gwent and Monmouthshire.
@natlibscot.bsky.social
Scotland’s living memory. If you can think of it, we probably have it.
@uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
Archives, Special Collections and Digital Collections at the University of Galway Library
@friendsofgri.bsky.social
OSCR SC050180|Museum open Tues-Fri 11-3, Sat 12-2|📧info@friendsofgri.org http://friendsofgri.org
@uorspeccoll.bsky.social
Sharing treasures from our Special Collections, Rare Books and Archives. Website: https://collections.reading.ac.uk/special-collections/ Enquiries: specialcollections@reading.ac.uk
@chuarchives.bsky.social
Where the modern history of Britain is open to all. Home to the personal papers of 600 political, military, and scientific figures. https://archives.chu.cam.ac.uk/
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
@kentarchives.bsky.social
A nationally accredited archive repository for Kent, established in 1933 and based in Maidstone. Get involved and keep up-to-date with the latest news and events from our service. This account is monitored from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
@archivesportal.bsky.social
APE is the largest online portal of archival heritage related to Europe - dive deep into 10000s of archival descriptions and connect with archivists and researchers all over the world through our search engine - www.archivesportaleurope.net
@labnf.bsky.social
L'actualité de la Bibliothèque nationale de France : salles de lecture, collections, agenda culturel, expos et musée sur le site Richelieu. www.bnf.fr
@uoacollections.bsky.social
News, Events, Exhibitions and a look at the extensive and varied collections cared for by the University of Aberdeen Collections. uoacollections@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/collections
@hullhistorycentre.bsky.social
@rcpmuseum.bsky.social
The Royal College of Physicians museum, heritage library, archive & garden in Regent's Park | History, medicine, art & modernist architecture | Exhibitions & events
@yorkarchive.bsky.social
Making over 850 years of the city of York's history accessible to all. Keep up to date with our latest projects and activities here. Website: https://exploreyork.org.uk/archives/ Blog: http://citymakinghistory.org
@astonunarchives.bsky.social
Archives of Aston University in Birmingham, UK closely linked with the History programmes at Aston University.
@pfdnarchive.bsky.social
Preserving and sharing the archives and heritage of Princethorpe College, Crackley Hall School, Crescent School and their predecessor schools. Explore our collections at https://archives.princethorpe.co.uk/
@archives-unisurrey.bsky.social
We hold the University archive, collections related to the artist E H Shepard, the collections of the National Resource Centre for Dance and other Special Collections.
@uclspeccoll.bsky.social
UCL Special Collections is open to everyone. Our collections of rare, unique and historic archives & books cover themes including history of UCL, education, arts and sciences. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/special-collections
@queensmemory.bsky.social
A community-engaged archiving program and oral history collection supported by Queens Public Library and Queens College, CUNY Subscribe to the Queens Memory Monthly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/40VRuXh
@nmbluk.bsky.social
National Marine Biological Library, based @thembauk.bsky.social. A place to access our electronic and printed collections, to ask for help, or just to work in peace https://www.mba.ac.uk/our-facilities/library/
@aberuniarchives.bsky.social
Home to records of the University from its foundation (and before!) in 1872 to the present day + range of other archive collections. Cymraeg 🏴 @archifprifaber.bsky.social
@heritagequay.bsky.social
Archive Service for the University of Huddersfield. Home to the archives of @therfl.bsky.social, England Netball, Sound and Music, Labour history, @brassbandsengland.bsky.social and many more www.heritagequay.org/discover
@theironroom.bsky.social
Preserving & sharing 800 years of Birmingham's history at the Library of Birmingham. For enquiries, please email archives.heritage@birmingham.gov.uk Follow our blog @ www.theironroom.wordpress.com More info @ birmingham.gov.uk/archives
@kevibhamarchive.bsky.social
We preserve and share the records of the 14 King Edward VI schools in Birmingham, with records dating back to 1382. To find out more visit our website: https://kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk/archive
@arolsenarchives.bsky.social
We are the international center on Nazi persecution with the world’s most comprehensive archive on the victims and survivors. #everynamecounts
@dri.ie
The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is a CoreTrustSeal-certified digital repository, or online archive, for the long-term preservation of Ireland's social and cultural digital legacy. Explore the Repository: https://repository.dri.ie/
@vt-scua.bsky.social
Located on the first floor of Newman Library. Open M-F 9-5, appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. More info at https://bit.ly/scua-byappt. Website: https://spec.lib.vt.edu
@archiveseure.bsky.social
Archives départementales de l'Eure 📍 2 rue de Verdun 27000 Évreux 📜27km d'histoire(s) conservés, 27km de votre histoire à découvrir ! Carte postale en bannière : Evreux-Ville. Enfants déguisés en dominos. 8Fi 228-1187
@uwarchives.bsky.social
We are the archives of the University of Winnipeg and its founding colleges dating back to 1871.
@nyamhistory.bsky.social
New York Academy of Medicine's Library and Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health—promoting histories of medicine, public health, and the book.
@fragmentarium.bsky.social
Laboratory for Medieval Manuscript Fragments: https://fragmentarium.ms posts currently by William Duba.
@nu-archives.bsky.social
Northeastern University's Archives & Special Collections preserves and provides access to records of Boston's neighborhood social justice organizing and infrastructure history and Northeastern's history.
@berksarchives.bsky.social
The Royal Berkshire Archives holds the archives of the Royal County of Berkshire. We look after nearly nine hundred years of the County's history. Website: royalberkshirearchives.org.uk
@pacscl.org
The Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries, Inc. has 38 member institutions who collaborate to make collections broadly available, support joint projects, promote professional standards, & who foster the special collections community
@archpbu.bsky.social
Cartref Archifau a Chasgliadau Arbennig Prifysgol Bangor Home of Bangor University's Archives and Special Collections https://t.co/Hmxgl2Kns6
@sainsburyarchive.bsky.social
The Sainsbury Archive documents the history of Sainsbury's from its foundation in Drury Lane in 1869 to now. Visit us at London Museum Docklands
@isumilnerspc.bsky.social
A visual spectacle to behold, ISU Milner Library's Special Collections houses the Circus & Allied Arts, Children’s Literature & Historical Textbooks, Lincoln, and Rare Book collections. 201 N. School Street, Normal, Illinois 61761 bit.ly/m/MilnerLibSPC
@speccoll-kuleuven.bsky.social
We take care of KU Leuven Libraries' heritage collections housed in the University Library: rare books, lecture notes and other manuscripts, graphics... We also have a reference collection of more than 65.000 titles on book history.
@ducollections.bsky.social
Collections from @durham-university.bsky.social museums, art collection, biosciences, archives and special collections. Not monitored 24/7. @dulib.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/DUCollections
@signetlibrary.bsky.social
The Signet Library in Edinburgh, the home of the WS Society, is a world class centre of knowledge and learning in law and the history and culture of Scotland.
@historyofads.bsky.social
The History of Advertising Trust - the largest archive of UK advertising in the world. Search our catalogue: http://bit.ly/2xQLOAN
@magdlibandarch.bsky.social
Magdalen College, Oxford has a large circulating library, a significant early printed & manuscript books collection, and an extensive archive.
@swcscl.bsky.social
The Southwest Collection Archive within the Special Collections Library at Texas Tech University describes, preserves, and makes accessible to scholars and the general public, archival collections of regional, national, and international significance.
@vicarchives.bsky.social
Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is the #archive of the State Government of Victoria. We hold records from the mid-1830s to today. Visit our website at prov.vic.gov.au
@sims-mss.bsky.social
We post about manuscripts, mostly from UPenn. SIMS brings manuscript culture, modern technology and people together. https://schoenberginstitute.org/
@iisg-amsterdam.bsky.social
Established in 1935, the IISH is an archival and research institute on labour and social movements. iisg.amsterdam
@chicollections.bsky.social
A consortium of libraries, museums, and other institutions with archives that collaborate to preserve and share the history and culture of the Chicago region.
@aldenlibdigital.bsky.social
Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections, Preservation & Digital Initiatives, Ohio University Libraries, Athens. https://bit.ly/m/archives-ohiouniversity (Not that XL public uni in Columbus--we're older.)
@marshslibrary.bsky.social
Beautiful library of the early Enlightenment in central Dublin. Opened in 1707; still welcoming visitors, tourists and scholars. Registered Charity RCN 20000752
@archivesdelyon.bsky.social
Service municipal de la Ville de lyon #Archives #Lyon #Histoire #Généalogie #Patrimoine #Urbanisme
@archivesaphp.bsky.social
Archives de l'AP-HP / Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France / https://archives.aphp.fr/ conservent et communiquent les archives hospitalières et administratives de l'@ap-hp.bsky.social (Assistance publique - Hôpitaux de Paris) de 1157 à nos jours
@cahgscotland.bsky.social
- A self-sustaining network of community archive groups within Scotland - Collaboration and mutual support - Celebrating and highlighting its diversity https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-archives/community-archives-and-heritage-group-scotland
@bereaarchives.bsky.social
Archive boxes full of preserved stories and sounds from the Appalachian region. Home to the Janis Ian Archives. https://libraryguides.berea.edu/archives
@kresenkernow.bsky.social
Home to a million and a half original documents, books & photographs relating to Cornwall's history! Provider of activities & resources linked to these! Connecting, collecting and inspiring people here and across the world with Cornwall's archive history.
@bishopsgateinst.bsky.social
Proudly independent since 1895. Dive into our archives and learn with us online. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/
@arascot.bsky.social
The Scottish section of @araukie.bsky.social Comann na Tasglannan is Clàraidhean na h-Alba.
@gpadmoreinstitute.bsky.social
Archive in North London co-founded by John La Rose and Sarah White among others. Testimony to the activism, creativity and resilience of members of the Caribbean, Asian, African communities of the UK and abroad. https://linktr.ee/thegpi
@aowensarchive.bsky.social
Opening 2025, a new public resource dedicated to the Scottish writer Agnes Owens. This archive is housed within agrayarchive.bsky.social
@letterformarchive.org
A nonprofit center for inspiration, education, publishing, and community in lettering, typography, and graphic design. We post items from our collection of over 100,000 objects. Visit, take a class, buy a book: https://letterformarchive.org
@ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social
Newcastle University Special Collections & Archives is an Accredited Archive Service, home to Newcastle University's archive and rare book collections. Find out more: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/special-collections/
@heritagewshc.bsky.social
Home to 11 miles of archives & local studies collections, charting the history of people, places and events across Wiltshire & Swindon.
@catalystarchives.bsky.social
Museum of the Chemical Industry in Widnes, Cheshire and home of the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) archives - well, some of them at least ... and much more From Judith Wilde @heyjudewilde.bsky.social and Charlie Linton @charlie-linton.bsky.social
@leightonlibrary.bsky.social
Scotland's oldest purpose-built independent library, built 1687 from bequest of 17th century Robert Leighton, Principal of University of Edinburgh, Chancellor of University of Glasgow, Bishop of Dunblane Cathedral https://www.leightonlibrary.org.uk
@jcnarchives.bsky.social
The Jane Cameron National Archives are the National Archives of the Falkland Islands, ensuring the long-term survival and easy accessibility of all those records most important to the history and administration of the Islands.
@guildhalllibrary.bsky.social
The Library of London History. https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/libraries/guildhall-library
@theulspeccoll.bsky.social
Cambridge University Library Special Collections, featuring our manuscripts, archives, maps, music, rare books, photographs, objects and more. https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/special-collections
@banq-officiel.bsky.social
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec La culture accessible à tous et à toutes, gratuitement
@rareuva.bsky.social
Preserving and providing access to more than 16 million manuscripts, archival records, rare books, maps, broadsides, photographs, audio and video recordings at the University of Virginia.
@archives76.bsky.social
Plus de 70 kilomètres d'archives accessibles à tous gratuitement.
@ebrspecial.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account for the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota https://library.und.edu/branches-departments/special-collections/index.html
@britrecs.bsky.social
The British Records Association is a UK charity, working for archives since 1932.
@ljmu-sca.bsky.social
Home to: LJMU's history; punk & pop culture; visual arts; music; women & girls' comics (Femorabilia); Stafford Beer; Liverpool theatre; 19th Century periodicals; & more! ✏📰 https://linktr.ee/ljmu_sca
@uoscollections.bsky.social
Home of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, the University Archives, Special Collections and the Heritage Collection.
@bibliotecascsic.bsky.social
Noticias e información de la Red de Bibliotecas y Archivos del CSIC - Spanish National Research Council's Library and Archive Network
@hartleyspecialc.bsky.social
southampton.ac.uk/archives Based in the University of Southampton Hartley Library. With around 7 million manuscript items and 50,000 printed books, the Special Collections provide a resource of remarkable richness and depth.
@stadtarchivms.bsky.social
Wir machen die historischen Unterlagen von Rat und Verwaltung der Stadt zugänglich - Kommt vorbei, wenn Ihr Euch für die Geschichte Münsters interessiert! https://www.stadt-muenster.de/archiv/
@nlireland.bsky.social
Sharing Ireland's stories through our unique collections/ Ag roinnt scéal na hÉireann tríd ár mbailiúcháin uathúla. Explore our collections: https://www.nli.ie/collections/our-collections
@streekarchiefmh.bsky.social
Streekarchief Midden-Holland. Voor de geschiedenis, archieven en collecties van de gemeentes Gouda, Krimpen a/d IJssel, Krimpenerwaard, Waddinxveen, Zuidplas.
@astrolibrarian.bsky.social
We look after the astronomy and geophysics collections in the library and archive of the Royal Astronomical Society. https://ras.ac.uk/library
@anguslibrary.bsky.social
A unique collection of Baptist and nonconformist history from across the world, including China, India, Jamaica, Africa and the UK. Our collection contains printed texts, manuscripts, photographs, slides and more! https://theangus.rpc.ox.ac.uk/
@orkneylibrary.bsky.social
Books and Archives since 1683. Website: orkneylibrary.org.uk Linktree: linktr.ee/orkneylibrary
@bexleyarchives.bsky.social
Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre holds historic materials for the London Borough of Bexley
@salisbury-history.bsky.social
Caring and sharing the archives and historical collections at Salisbury District Hospital salisburyhealthcarehistory.uk
@agrayarchive.bsky.social
Scottish Charity SC052417 caring for Gray’s studio & visual/literary material. Education & New Commissions. Inclusive Community. Custodian sorchadallas.bsky.social
@newsukarchives.bsky.social
Promoting & preserving historic archival content from our seminal press publications. To licence available images, contact http://newssyndication.com medium.com/@NewsUKArchives
@jhmedarchives.bsky.social
The Johns Hopkins Alan Mason Chesney Medical Archives. We collect, preserve, and share the history of Johns Hopkins Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. medicalarchives.jhmi.edu
@antiquaries.bsky.social
Based in the heart of London, we are the centre of antiquarian learning, discovery and community. As a royal learned society, our Fellows have been inspiring scholarship, debate and research for over 300 years. We also own Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire.