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The Alchemy Research Library

The only problem with the collections in Glasgow is that they were completed in the early 20th century and few modern books of commentary, interpretation and history have been added. This is a great lack, and means that it is often not possible to consult key modern works when looking at the old material in these collections.

In 1997 I set up an Alchemical Research Library here in Glasgow founded on my own modest collection to form the basis for this research library. After some five years of collecting this now amounts to over 950 books, and many hundreds of articles. These books will eventually be donated to the Department of Special Collections in Glasgow University Library and form part of the permanent Ferguson Collection and will thus be kept in perpetuity.

A number of individuals have donated items to this collection:

Donations of books should be sent to:-
Adam McLean
15 Keir Street
Glasgow
G41 2NP
UK

Click adam@alchemywebsite.com to e-mail me if you wish to discuss donating a book to the Alchemy Research Library or for up-to-date information on this project. You may also telephone me at 0141 429 5614.