Archive

The library holds a number of archive collections, comprising records of institutions and papers of individuals connected with the Middle East and Asia. The collections date mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Changes to our procedures (30th April 2025)

Due to ongoing plumbing issues in the building, all our archive collections have temporarily moved to the University Library, and we have updated the booking procedures to make the collections available to our users. Access will be provided by prior appointment only, and all bookings must be made by filling in the archive enquiry form.  Please send a request by filling in the form at least 4 working days in advance. We will notify you by email when the items you would like to view are ready in the Manuscripts Reading Room in the University Library.  The request form is available at https://www.ames.cam.ac.uk/archive-enquiry-form.  When filling out the form, please ensure that you include all the items you would like to view.  We will not be able to fetch additional items to view during your visit.

If you are not a current member of the University, please visit the "Information about the items relocated to temporary locations" to find the instructions on user registration with the University Library. 

(https://www.ames.cam.ac.uk/information-about-items-relocated-temporary-locations)

Archive enquiry form is available at https://www.ames.cam.ac.uk/archive-enquiry-form