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Complimenting the collection of Rosey Pool's manuscripts and correspondence exists a collection of books realting to Pool's interest in twentieth-century African-American literature, politics and music.
The books formed part of Pool's own library and were donated to the University of Sussex alongside her archive.
Finding publications on Library Catalogue
Titles within this collection appear on the Main Library catalogue with the shelfmark location, 'Special Collections: Rosey Pool'.
Access
This collection is available in the reference area of Special Collections for browisng and consultation and is not available for loan. All researchers will need to fill out an application for access form on their first visit. It is not always necessary to make an appointment to use these books but it might be advisable to do so if you are making a special trip in case seats are unavailable.
Reproductions
Books may be taken out for photocopying in the Library's public photocopiers for which copy cards must be purchased at the Library's Copy Centre. All books need to be signed out by a member of Special Collections staff before being removed from the Special Collections area.