Treasures of The Mitchell

Copy of Audubon's 'Birds of America'

The Mitchell boasts many exceptional items and the collections include rare books and manuscripts as well as the City’s archives, which date back to the 12th century. These archives tell us not only about the city of Glasgow itself, but also of its place in the wider world through the records of shipbuilders, merchants, soldiers, missionaries and explorers.

The 'Treasures of the Mitchell' include: the world’s largest Robert Burns Collection and the Jeffrey Library, which contains many beautifully illustrated volumes on travel, literature, art, architecture and natural history, including the impressive 'Birds of America' series of prints by J.J. Audubon.

The Glasgow Collection tells the story of the people of Glasgow and explores the fascinating history of the city with more than 50,000 books, maps and local newspapers.

Treasure of the Month   Edwin Morgan: the Scots Makar   Small display commemorating the life and work of the poet Edwin Morgan, who was born in Glasgow in 1920.   Various items are on show, including items from Morgan's own library, examples of his art work, key titles and the plate presented to him on becoming Glasgow's Poety Laureate in 1999.   He has received a number of honorary degrees during his lifetime, was awarded an OBE in 1982 and in 2004 was named as the first Scottish national poet: The Scots Makar.     Level 2 The Mitchell March