The Special & Rare Collections manages and provides access to the cultural and historical records of the University as well as private papers and records from individuals; families; local businesses; community, charitable and cultural organisations; and The Royal Society of Tasmania Collection. It consists of special and rare books and early manuscripts; journals; maps; university records of a non-business nature; and private materials including diaries, letters, photographs, paintings and other collectable ephemera. Some of the material from the collections has been digitised and can be viewed on SPARC and the Open Access Repository (ePrints)

Resources include:

• Royal Society of Tasmania: Records and collected records, 1843-1970
• Quaker Meeting (Hobart): Minutes and correspondence, 1833-1970
• Private owners and miscellaneous organisations: Deposited archives, c1830-1910
• Baptist Archives: Minutes and administration
• Rare Book Collection of over 8,500 books and journals.

Open Monday – Wednesday 10.00am-5.00pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm-1.30pm)

When accessing materials from the Special and Rare Collections you will need to agree to and sign the conditions on the Consultation Form (PDF 253KB). If you are considering using Special and Rare materials for commercial publication you will need to use the Request to Publish form (PDF 224KB). These can be filled out in person when you arrive, or via email.

Postal Address:
Private Bag 25 Hobart 7001