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Archives

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Introduction to the Archives Centre

The Archive Centre holds two types of documents: 

The College Archives - the College's internal administrative records, and the Modern Archives - the personal papers of former members and associated individuals. 

The Modern Archives are particularly strong in collections related to the Bloomsbury Group and the economists in Cambridge associated with John Maynard Keynes (KC 1902).

The College also has the largest known collection of Alan Turing's papers, which can be viewed online.

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Student Guide to the Archives

Learn how to use primary sources and carry out research.

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Online Exhibitions

Learn about different aspects of the history of King's College, with documents from the archives.

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Contact the Archives

Archives Centre
King's College
King's Parade
Cambridge CB2 1ST
Tel: +44 (0)1223 331444