Special Collections

The Special Collections of Murdoch University comprise a rich, diverse and unique range of books, manuscripts, serials, photographs, audio & video recordings, ephemera and objects. Our collections support the academic work of the University and the wider scholarly community.

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Access our stored collections

Selected items or collections are held in a closed area. You can request access to a whole collection or to a single item. Access is conditional upon approval of the request and compliance of conditions of use.

 

WestPride Collection bookings

Bookings for the WestPride Collection can be made for Thursdays between 1-4pm. All other times are unavailable for access to this collection. Please email westpridearchive@outlook.com to make a booking. Thank you for your cooperation.  

Special Collection categories

Plant saplings in soil trays

Agriculture, Environmental & Health Studies

Chinese laterns, Aboriginal artwork montage

Asian & Indigenous Studies Collections

Portrait of Sir Walter Murdoch

History of Murdoch University

Woman with rainbow flag draped across shoulders

LGBTQIA+ & Womens Studies

Stack of books

History, Literature & Rare Books

Pebbles stacked one on top of each other

Peace Studies, Theology & Wicca

Eye glasses next to a laptop

Economics, Politics & Law

Comic image of Captain America

Science Fiction, Popular Culture & Media Studies

Donate your own work

Do you have a published or unpublished piece of your own work you’d like to donate? We are happy to accept items that enhance our special collections.

Donate to Special Collections
Books on a shelf in the special collections area

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