ALT Green information box. On the right is a photograph of a small notebook with yellowed lined paper, containing chapter outlines in pencil for the novel 'Rebecca'. On the left is printed text, which reads: Du Maurier Collection. The du Maurier family have a fascinating history, with many of its members leading distinguished and well-documented careers. The family members represented in this collection include Louise Wallace (aunt of George du Maurier), George du Maurier (illustrator and novelist), Gerald du Maurier (actor and manager) and Daphne du Maurier (writer). Also included are papers relating to Sylvia du Maurier (sister to Gerald) and Angela du Maurier (sister to Daphne). The collection includes several early manuscripts by Daphne du Maurier, including notebooks relating to 'Rebecca' and 'My Cousin Rachel'. Most of her later works are represented in either original typescript or proof. Further information on the collection can be found on the archives catalogue.'

ALT A young woman seated at a desk in the reading room, smiling at the camera. In front of her are two playbills from the Theatre Royal Playbills collection. She is making notes with a pencil on a notepad.

ALT Collage of 40 images of archives and rare books held at the University of Exeter Special Collections.

ALT Cropped image of a travel diary, in which a photograph postcard of Isolabella on Lake Maggiore and several plant specimens have been added to the page.

ALT Collage of documents relating to the Government Eclipse Expedition in 1871, including a list of instruments, a permit from the Government of Madras, and a diagram of the eclipse.