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The History of UCT Libraries
1910s

  • College Library renamed University Library

    In 1916, the University of Cape Town was built, incorporating the South African College. UCT was officially founded by a private act of Parliament in 1918 and the College Library became known as the University Library.

  • Hiddingh Hall opens

    Hiddingh Memorial Hall was built at the Orange street campus in 1910 and officially opened on 29 September 1911. The building was funded by the bequest of Dr W. Hiddingh, and its ground floor became the home of the College Library.

  • Harry Bolus bequeaths herbarium and botanical book collection

    Harry Bolus bequeaths his herbarium and collection of botanical books to the South African College.