UP Archives Photo collection: Campus history through a lens

The UP Archives photographic collection spans from the University’s founding years up until Tukkie’s very recent past. This collection includes photos depicting formal events and University milestones  as well as photos capturing the expanding campus and its vibrant student life.

While some photos were taken by official photographers the Archives also has a growing collection of photos taken by  students, personnel, alumni  and the general public.

The University of Pretoria Archives photographic collection is a fast increasing collection and new photographs are added on a weekly basis.

The UP Archives photographic collection includes amongst others:​

  • The UP Archives University of Pretoria photographic collection.

This collection includes photos of faculties, departments, staff and students. For a sample of our collection please follow this link: https://esipress.up.ac.za/choose-up-virtual-open-day-gallery/

  • The UP Archives Campus building photographic collection.

This collection includes buildings and aerial photos of campus. For a sample of our collection please folow this link: https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/3762

  • Early photographic history of the university

This collection includes buildings,  aerial photos as well as pphotos of student and staff during UP's  foundation years. For a sample of our collection please folow this link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_UJGs5ZpU3hNmfnlzRPM1MciGw6AU7pd/view?usp=sharing

 

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