Search the Archive Catalogue

Search the catalogue

How to search:

When searching the SPRI archive catalogue on these sites entries are listed alphabetically by their author and provide both a general over view and then a detailed listing for the majority of items in our collection.

Catalogue entries give a overview and then are usually split into expeditions / correspondence / miscellaneous papers. It is within the scope and content fields of these parts that you will find the detailed listings of items in our collections:

Example: GB 15 Robert Falcon Scott

This number relates only to the author and should not be used for ordering documents.

Example: MS 366/12/3;ER Rough draft of instructions to Lieutenant Shackleton, 17 February 1902

This is a valid reference number for a document. It can be found by choosing the correct part of the catalogue from the drop-down menus (to be found on the right if using Archives Hub, or left if using Archives Portal Europe) then viewing the list of items in the Scope and Content part of the catalogue. eg MS 100/25 ; D letter to Smith.

This is the information that should be used for ordering documents.

Please be aware that you will also be able to find collections held in other archives beyond SPRI by using these sites.

If you cannot find what you are looking for, please do contact us to discuss your research.

Document request form

Do you know what you want to see when you visit?

If you have the MS numbers (eg MS 100/34/5;D),the author anda brief description then you can send us a completed item request form once you've had your desk booking confirmed.

Other SPRI collections

You can search and browse the catalogues for the other SPRI research collections as well:

• Library
• Museum
• Picture Library