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Amazwi South African Museum of LiteratureRef: https://www.amazwi.museum/research/

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Collected on 28 June 2026

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The document describes Amazwi South African Museum of Literature's collections, highlighting that it houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of resources related to South African literature in English and now includes works in all official languages. It explains what the collection comprises (manuscripts, photographs, posters, programmes, published works, critical works, and digital material) and notes access for research by appointment, with digitisation and potential online catalogue in progress. It also states that the collection underpins the museum’s exhibitions and research activities, and mentions visiting researchers can contact curators for access.

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literary materials donation driveOngoing

Amazwi’s collection drive

Amazwi is collecting literature in all indigenous languages and encourages donors to contribute to the collection drive.

Who it is for
Donors with literature in indigenous languages
How to act on it
Contribute literature to Amazwi’s collection drive; the page directs users to the Contact Us page for contact details.
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The museum is now collecting literature in all indigenous languages and encourages donors to contribute to Amazwi’s collection drive.
museum collection research accessOngoing

Access to Amazwi’s collections for research purposes

Academics, educators and members of the public can use Amazwi’s collections for research by appointment. Access to some manuscripts and rare books may be limited, and curators can assist with information and digitisation.

Who it is for
Academics, educators and the public
How to act on it
Visit Amazwi’s Reading Room or email a curator for assistance with information and digitisation.
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Anyone can do this, either by visiting Amazwi’s Reading Room or by emailing a curator, who will assist with information and digitisation, as appropriate.

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Amazwi’s collection drive

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Access to Amazwi’s collections for research purposes

  • Access must be arranged by appointment.

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Reference

https://www.amazwi.museum/research/

Key Takeaways

  • institution: Amazwi South African Museum Of Literature
  • focus: collections of South African literature in English and indigenous languages
  • collection contents: manuscripts, photographs, posters, theatre programmes, published works, critical works, reviews, interviews, digital material
  • access: by appointment for academics, educators, and the public
  • access limitations: access to certain manuscripts and rare books may be limited
  • digitisation: materials digitised to improve accessibility, catalogue online planned
  • contact: through 'Contact Us' page / email curator
  • purpose: collections underpin exhibitions (permanent, temporary, digital, travelling) and research
  • priority: initially prioritising works by isiXhosa authors
  • donor invitation: collection drive for all official languages