Glasgow Collection
The Glasgow Collection is a rich and unique source of information relating to Glasgow, its history and its development.
The Collection includes:
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books, (from the earliest book printed in Glasgow in 1638 to present day novels)
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maps
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newspapers
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periodicals
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broadsides
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engravings
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postcards
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photographs
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watercolours
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theatre and music hall playbills and programmes
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directories
Other media are also well represented:
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glass plate negatives
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slides
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audio tapes
- celluloid negatives
- CDs
Also in the Glasgow Collection:
- Glasgow newspapers: 1741-present day (lacking only 1775-1777): These are a particular strength of the collection; there are more than 2,000 volumes of local newspapers
- Illustrations: over 5000 illustrations of Glasgow people, places, streets and buildings including material from the collection of photographers, Thomas Annan (1829-1887) and William Graham (1845-1914). The North British Locomotive collection also contains about 9000 glass negatives and 6,500 prints
- Maps: street maps, Ordnance Survey maps, maps since 1858 and thematic maps on various subjects
Many in-house indexes and guides are also available to help you find information in the Glasgow Collection.
The Glasgow Story relates the history of the city of Glasgow in words and pictures. The site is divided into 6 historical periods and then further divided into 'themes' such as Everyday Life and Buildings and Cityscapes. The site also has thousands of searchable images relating to the city's places and people, many of which come from collections held in The Mitchell Library and Glasgow City Archives.
The Old Glasgow Club was formed in 1900 and brings together people who are interested in the history of the city and its people.
Glasgow Digital Library brings together a wealth of photographic and other resources, mostly on historical topics related to Glasgow and Scotland. Many of the resources for topics on John Maxton, Red Clydeside, The Virtual Mitchell, Glasgow e-books and Springburn Virtual Museum came from collections and archives held in The Mitchell Library.
For more information about the Glasgow Collection, please contact:
Archives and Special Collections
The Mitchell
North Street
Glasgow
G3 7DN
Phone: 0141 287 2988
Fax: 0141 287 2815
E-mail: lil@csglasgow.org