Special Collections
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Special Collections is a dedicated library section housing unique historical materials, focusing on preserving regional, cultural, and academic heritage for in-depth research and study. UWC Special Collections focusses on the history and activities of the Western Cape, including the Cape Flats, San, District Six, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Featured collections include the Africana, District Six, Allen Isaacman, Kieth Gottschalk collections. The library also hosts digital and digitised collections of photographs and newspapers. The Special Collections section is located on Level 12 of the Main Library and is open between 09:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday.