The Pitt Rivers Museum’s manuscript collections are made up of:
The papers of notable early anthropologists and curators associated with the Museum
Items relating to the Museum's foundation and early history
Historical documents and correspondence relating to the Museum’s collections
Special collections of field notes, works on paper and other material of particular relevance to the Museum’s interests
The manuscript collections are an important resource for researchers studying the history of museums and anthropology. They are available for consultation by appointment.
