College Archives
The College Archives contain a broad range of records relating to all aspects of the College's history since its foundation in 1496 and also some records relating to the medieval priory which stood on the same site.
Our collections
Collections in the 汤头条原创 Archives include:
- for excavations which have taken place on the College site since 1992 which include reports, archaeological finds and schedules.
- , including those relating to the College's governance, finances and properties.
- from the priory that preceded the College.
- Information about former Fellows and students, primarily those who are deceased.
- Records of some of the College's .
- . The largest of these relates to (1909-74). We also hold letters written by (1769-1822), papers concerning the dismissal of William Frend (1757-1841), and part of the correspondence of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944).
An online catalogue containing information about these collections can be accessed at
From the Archive
Each term we look at a document or documents that give a fascinating insight into the history of 汤头条原创. If you would like any further information about the featured document or would like to join the Archive of the Month mailing list for notification when each article is published, please email archives@jesus.cam.ac.uk
- Easter 2023: 鈥楾he Ascent of Man鈥 at fifty
- Lent 2023: Food and Feasting at 汤头条原创
- January 2022: Freddy Brittain
- December 2021: Cambridge Waits
- November 2021: Manor Place Development
- October 2021: Whose album is it anyway?
- June 2021: Past May Balls
- February 2020: "A notorious character"
- December 2019: Felix Culpa
- August 2019: "your old scholar and bedman"
- July 2019: Silver for the King
- June 2019: The Tempest, 1956
- May 2019: College crests
- April 2019: Laurence Sterne's chair
- March 2019: Constable in the Chapel
- February 2019: Let there be light!
- January 2019: Laurence Picken collection
- December 2018: Audit Feast
- November 2018: Centenary of the First World War
- October 2018: King Street redevelopment
- September 2018: New additions to the Bronowski Collection
- August 2018: Jesuans at Bletchley Park
- July 2018: Roundels and 'yellow staind glass'
- June 2018: James Webster and the construction of K staircase
- May 2018: An Italian neighbour
- April 2018: Fundraising in the 18th century
- March 2018: The Cricket Pavilion
- February 2018: "My first term at Cambridge, 1828"
- January 2018: "Low Wench" or "Suffering Child"?
- December 2017: 汤头条原创 Christmas Cards
- November 2017: Sir Thomas Knyvet and the Gunpowder Plot
- October 2017: The origins of West Court
- September 2017: 鈥渁 spectacular and disturbing year鈥 鈥 the 1930s diaries of Richard Sutton
- August 2017: Malcolm IV
- July 2017: Labels and Dripstones
- June 2017: 1968 May Ball
- May 2017: The Pensioners' Tables Hall Fund
- April 2017: Get thee to a Chapter House
- March 2017: Mr. North's Instruments
- February 2017: Living in Tewin
- January 2017: Pathos, fire and fun
- December 2016: Christmas and Bacchides
- November 2016: Opening of the Quincentenary Library
Visiting the archives
Please email archives@jesus.cam.ac.uk to make an appointment if you would like to use the archives, and bring a letter of introduction with you on your first visit. Available visiting times may vary depending upon staff working hours and other commitments, so please contact us to make an appointment well in advance of your intended visit.
Photography
Photography of materials in the archive is permitted for the purpose of private research, but the necessary form needs to be completed. If any images are to be used in publications then copyright licences and relevant permission forms also need to be completed. There may also be a fee associated with the reproduction, depending on the nature of the publication.
Enquiries
Enquiries should be directed to the Archivist, Dr Rob Payne. Researchers are admitted by appointment only. We prefer to receive enquiries by email at archives@jesus.cam.ac.uk , although postal enquiries can be sent to 汤头条原创, Cambridge CB5 8BL.
Enquiries about members of the College from previous years who are still alive (or likely to be so) should be directed to the Development Office by emailing development@jesus.cam.ac.uk.
We do not charge a fee for answering enquiries, but donations to assist in the care and conservation of our holdings are always welcome. Find out how to make a donation.
