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UCT Libraries

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The Library System of the University of Cape Town.

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University of Cape Town Libraries

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Hiddingh Hall Library

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1905

foundingLocation

Orange street, Cape Town

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University of Cape Town

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16th-century hand-illustrated book

A 16th-century illustrated book from the Brand van Zyl Antiquarian Collection, published by Antverpiae apud Joannem Bellerum in 1562. Title "Praxis rerum criminalium, iconibus materiae subjectae convenientibus, pulchrius quam unquam hactenus, recognita atque illustrate" by Joost de Damhouder 1507- 1581.
Aerial view of Groote Schuur campus taken between 1920 and 1949

Aerial view of Groote Schuur campus taken between 1920 and 1949
Aerial view of Groote Schuur campus taken in the 1960s

Aerial view of Groote Schuur campus taken in the 1960s
Aerial view of Groote Schuur campus taken in the 1970s

Aerial view of Groote Schuur campus taken in the 1970s
Anne Hodge and RH Benjamin at Short Loans, Jagger Library

Anne Hodge and RH Benjamin at Short Loans, Jagger Library
Architectural drawings of Hiddingh Hall, South African College

The architectural plans of the South African College's Hiddingh Memorial Hall building were drawn up by the offices of the architect Sir Herbert Baker. The original architectural drawings of Hiddingh Hall are housed in the Manuscripts and Archives department of UCT Libraries.
Architectural Library

Architectural Library
At the Kipling Collection presentation in Jagger Library

At the Kipling Collection presentation in Special Collections, Jagger Library. November 1961
Attendees at the official opening of the Medical Library, 19 February 1954

Attendees at the official opening of the Medical Library, 19 February 1954
Attendees at the opening of Chancellor Openheimer Library, 12 October 2001

Attendees at the opening of Chancellor Openheimer Library, 12 October 2001
Attendees seated at the official opening of the Medical Library, 19 February 1954

Attendees seated at the official opening of the Medical Library, 19 February 1954. On Level 8, known today as the Training Room.
BORIS (Borrowers' Information Service) pamphlet, 1990

BORIS (Borrowers' Information Service) pamphlet, 1990
Brand van Zyl Law Library official opening

Looking at display of valuable books and Key to Library. From left: E.J. Roukens de Lange, Prof Beinart, Major General F. H Theron?, Prof T.W. Price
Cataloguing Department

Cataloguing Department
Constructed of the New College of Music and Music Library below Strubenholme, 1971

Constructed of the New College of Music and Music Library below Strubenholme, 1971
Construction of the Centlivres Building on University Avenue during the 1950s

The construction of the Centlivres Building on University Avenue during the 1950s
Construction of the Medical Library in Observatory

Construction of the Medical Library, observed from Anzio Road in Observatory
Construction of the Medical Library, observed from Anzio Road in Observatory

Construction of the Medical Library, observed from Anzio Road in Observatory
Construction of the new Music Library below Strubenholme, April 1972

Construction of the new Music Library below Strubenholme, April 1972
Corporis iuris civilis editio nova, prioribus correctior, Corpus Juris Civilis 1663-64. Brand van Zyl collection

Corporis iuris civilis editio nova, prioribus correctior, Corpus Juris Civilis 1663-64. Brand van Zyl collection
Donation of financial database by Reuters, 1997

Donation of financial database by Reuters, 1997. Left seated: Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mamphela Ramphele and former Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Stuart J Saunders.
Downstairs reading room in the Brand van Zyl Law Library, Kramer School of Law

The downstairs reading room in the newly completed Law Library attached to Kramer School of Law, March 1988
Dutch Book donation from the Netherlands Government, received by RFM Immelman (University Librarian), 5 June 1959

Dutch Book donation from the Netherlands Government, received by RFM Immelman (University Librarian), 5 June 1959
Dutch Book donation from the Netherlands Government, received by RFM Immelman (University Librarian), 5 June 1959

Dutch Book donation from the Netherlands Government, received by RFM Immelman (University Librarian), 5 June 1959
Entrance to Brand van Zyl Law Library, Orange street Campus

Entrance to Brand van Zyl Law Library, Ritchie Building, Orange street Campus in September 1962
Exhibit on Czechoslovak music in the College of Music Library, May 1956

Exhibit on Czechoslovak music in the College of Music Library, May 1956
Formal opening of Immelman building, the northern component of the linear library by Dr RFM Immelman

Dr RFM Immelman, Univesity Librarian from 1940-1970, cuts the ribbon to formally open the northern component of the linear library, named in his honour. Friday, April 23 1982. Dr Immelman later passed away at 77 on 30 April 1982.
Gilfillan Collection donation to Brand van Zyl Law Library

Gilfillan Collection donation to Brand van Zyl Law Library. Source: UCT News, October 1979. From Left: Mrs N.H. Gifillan, Mr & Mrs Brian Gilfillan
Hiddingh Hall Library, 1970

Hiddingh Hall Library in 1970
Immelman Building, 1984. Showing the Science and Engineering section of Jagger Library

Immelman Building, 1984. Showing the Science and Engineering section of Jagger Library
Information Desk in Jagger Library Level 5

The Information Desk on Jagger Library Level 5, 1985. The new circulation area became the central hub of the Linear Library.
Inside the Knowledge Commons at the opening of Chancellor Openheimer Library, 12 October 2001

Inside the Knowledge Commons at the opening of Chancellor Openheimer Library, 12 October 2001. In photo: Nicky Oppenheimer
Interior of J.W. Jagger Library, 1956

Students seated at long tables inside J.W. Jagger Library
Interior of J.W. Jagger Library, 1963

Students seated closely at long tables inside a congested J.W. Jagger Library
Jagger annex being constructed. View from behind the Library, 1964

Jagger annex being constructed. View from behind the Library, 1964
Jagger Library during the Royal Visit of 1947

Jagger Library during the Royal Visit, 1947
Jagger Library Enquiries Desk, 1969

Jagger Library Enquiries Desk 1969. From left: Sheila Katcher, Gretchen Smith, Sheila Dorrington and CherryKenney.
Jagger Library, 1949

View of Jagger Library from University Avenue, 1949
Jagger Reading Room during the Royal Visit of 1947

Jagger Reading Room inside Jagger Library, during the Royal Visit 1947
Jagger Reading Room inside Jagger Library

Jagger Reading Room inside Jagger Library during the 1960s
Kipling Room inside Special Collections

Kipling Room inside Special Collections
Law Librarian, Mrs Tanya Barben at her desk

Mrs Tanya Barben, Law Librarian, at her desk in the new library attached to the Kramer Law School, March 1988.
Law texts handed over to the Law Faculty

Law texts handed over to the Law Faculty, and later integrated in the Brand Van Zyl Library, March 1996. From Left: Prof Wieland Gevers, Latifa Omar, Prof R Becker, Prof Danie Visser and German Consul General
Librarian at Subject Catalogue drawers, Jagger Library

Librarian standing in front of Jagger Library Subject Catalogue drawers, 1970s
Librarian, Gretchen Smith at the subject catalogue drawers inside Jagger Library

Librarian, Gretchen Smith at the subject catalogue drawers inside Jagger Library, 1969
Librarian, Tanya Barben exhibiting some of her holdings in Special Collections, J. W Jagger Library 1996.

Librarian, Tanya Barben exhibiting some of her holdings in Special Collections, JW Jagger Library 1996. Used in the Harry Oppenheimer album as a gift to him from JW Jagger Library
Librarians, ES Roberts and Ruth Kingma, September 1965

Librarians, ES Roberts and Ruth Kingma, September 1965
Loans Desk inside the Music Library, 1970s

Loans Desk inside the Music Library, 1970s
Logeman Reading Room, Hiddingh Hall Library 1970

Logeman Reading Room, Hiddingh Hall Library 1970
Main Reading Room of Bolus Herbarium Library

Student seated at a long table in the Main Reading Room of Bolus Herbarium Library