New College Library Archives

An image from the New College Archive of New College Library as it appeared in 1946

Did you know that New College Library holds significant collections of archives and manuscripts?

These  collections include the papers of Thomas Chalmers, J.H. Oldham, James S. Stewart and Norman W. Porteous.  Hidden among the older archives are gems such as the  last speech and testimony of the covenanter James Renwick (1662-1688).  The Archives also include a New College Archive which includes group photographs of students and staff, and of the New College buildings.

Recently added to our collections are the papers of Rev Tom Allan (1916-1965), Rev. Professor Alec Campbell Cheyne (1924-2006), Rev. Professor John McIntyre (1916-2005), and the Very Rev Professor James Whyte (1920-2005). The listing of these papers was funded by a generous bequest from the estate of Rev. Professor Alec Campbell Cheyne .

See the New College Archives web page to find out more.

3 thoughts on “New College Library Archives

  1. Do you hold the papers of Norman Porteous or are they now in the Centre for Research Collections in the University Library?

    Is there an on-line description of the accession?

    Shall be most grateful for any guidance

    • Dear Andrew,
      Yes, the papers of Norman Porteous are held at New College Library. We are working on online descriptions for our papers. I will get in touch with your with further information about the Porteous Papers.
      Best wishes,
      Christine Love-Rodgers

    • Dear Andrew,
      Yes, the papers of Norman Porteous are held at New College Library. We are working on online descriptions for our papers. I will get in touch with you with further information about the Porteous Papers.
      Best wishes,
      Christine Love-Rodgers

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