The Special Collections Blog brings you news of developments, exhibitions and events in Special Collections. Treasures from our collections are also highlighted.

Literary Magazines in Ireland, from 1904 to the Present-Day

A selection of literary magazines and journals held by Special Collections & Archives is currently on display on Floor One

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Commemorating Black Histories: Reflections on discovery within Queen’s University Belfast Library, Special Collections & Archives

Guest blog by Gift Sotonye-Frank and Dina Zoe Belluigi As a contribution to Black History Month (BHM) 2024 by members

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A poster in black with images of three handmade books. Wording describes the Wrapping Books Exhibition.

Wrapping Words Student Exhibition

In the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year, students in the ‘Wrapping Words’ course that is part of the

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O’Rahilly Correspondence MS 95

O’Rahilly Correspondence MS 95

Special Collections are pleased to announce that a new combined collection, O’Rahilly Correspondence MS 95, is now available for consultation.

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Portrait John Havelock Nelson

MS 51 Havelock Nelson Manuscripts

To mark the birthday of Havelock Nelson on 25th May, Special Collections would like to highlight the remarkable MS 51

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Photo of Albert Campbell

MS 36 Campbell Collection

Special Collections is pleased to announce that a new manuscript collection, the Campbell Collection, is available for consultation. This is

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MS 69 The Desht Collection

Special Collections is happy to announce that our new manuscript collection, the Desht Collection, is now available for consultation. In

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Story Threads: Creative Readings Exhibition

This exhibition, situated on the Ground Floor of the McClay, celebrates student creativity and the ability to interpret Latin American

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MS 78 The Watt Collection

Special Collections at Queen’s University is pleased to announce that we have a new manuscript collection ready for viewing. MS

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MS 4/29 Captain Magan and Creamonea

Bunting Manuscript 29

Many people have heard of Edward Bunting and his unique manuscript collection held in Special Collections at Queen’s University. What

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