One of the first collections put together when The Mitchell Library was established in 1877, The Glasgow Collection aims to preserve all material relating to the history, life and people of the city of Glasgow.
It has grown over the years to become a unique and important record of the city’s history and people. The Collection holds a huge variety of material and should be the first port of call for anyone interested in researching historical events, buildings, people and local culture.
The City Archives, located on the same floor, hold the official records of the city which date back to the 15th century.