December 2 – The Unicorn
As the first University in Scotland, we thought it would be fitting to start the St Andrews Library’s Special Collections advent calendar with the most… Read More »December 2 – The Unicorn
Muniments Collection
‘The teaching of politics at the University of St Andrews, 1600-1650’
In the final report by our 2019 visiting scholars, Karie Schultz reflects on her time at St Andrews. Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity… Read More »‘The teaching of politics at the University of St Andrews, 1600-1650’
Dr Elsie Maud Inglis (1864-1917) and Scottish Women’s Hospitals
On the birthday of Dr Elsie Maud Inglis, we share with you some of the highlights from the records of University Hall (the first female… Read More »Dr Elsie Maud Inglis (1864-1917) and Scottish Women’s Hospitals
Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and the University of St Andrews
This week we mark the centenary of the death of Andrew Carnegie, Scottish-American steel magnate and philanthropist, who gave away almost 90% of his fortune… Read More »Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and the University of St Andrews
The St Andrews Periodic Table
In honour of UNESCO’s International Year of the Periodic Table 2019, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is showcasing the wonders of the Periodic Table… Read More »The St Andrews Periodic Table
Souvenir Tapes of Graduation
As a living collection, the muniments (the University’s own archive) continue to grow with regular transfers of historical records from across the University’s departments and… Read More »Souvenir Tapes of Graduation
“For a quart of Ale is a dish for a king.”: celebrating Beer Day Britain
To help celebrate Beer Day Britain (raise a pint at 7pm on 15th June and say ‘Cheers to Beer’!), this week we’re taking a look… Read More »“For a quart of Ale is a dish for a king.”: celebrating Beer Day Britain
Examinations for Ladies Literate in Arts
It is that time of year again when our students are hard at work studying for their end of module exams. In continuation of previous… Read More »Examinations for Ladies Literate in Arts
Senatus Stories: Interesting discoveries in Muniments
I’ve spent the last two months on placement in Special Collections, following the closure of my usual workplace in the Museum of the University of… Read More »Senatus Stories: Interesting discoveries in Muniments
International Women’s Day 2019: The first women in the Library
The theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2019 is ‘Balance for better’ with a call to action to help ‘forge a more gender-balanced world.’ Women… Read More »International Women’s Day 2019: The first women in the Library
John Ruskin and James David Forbes
Today is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Victorian art critic John Ruskin (8 February 1819-20 January 1900). Born in London, John Ruskin… Read More »John Ruskin and James David Forbes
Meet your rare anatomy books
On 21st January we held our first outreach session of the year: Meet your rare anatomy books. This event gave staff and students from the… Read More »Meet your rare anatomy books