Manuscripts and Special Collections Online Catalogue
Welcome to our online catalogue
This catalogue contains records describing most of our manuscript and archive collections. Some collections are described in one top-level record, but others include detailed descriptions of each item. The catalogue also contains top-level descriptions for our printed book collections, but see NUsearch for detailed records of individual books.
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Hidden Histories.
The archives, rare books and objects held by Manuscripts and Special Collections and the University of Nottingham Museum cover a huge span of time and subject areas. They reflect the attitudes and values of the period in which they were created and collected and of the people who created and collected them. We are aware that users may encounter material which they find uncomfortable or offensive, including outdated or discriminatory language and terminology, instances of bias, and offensive imagery. Other voices are marginalised, misrepresented or absent. In addition some catalogue descriptions were written many years ago and may themselves perpetuate this marginalisation.
In line with ongoing work in the heritage sector we are identifying ways that we can address these issues whilst continuing to maintain the historical context in which the collections were created. We are committed to listening to all voices, people and communities. To contact us about items in the collections, or language used in descriptions, please e-mail us on mss-library@nottingham.ac.uk.
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