Print and Manuscript Collections
Collection of works by Anglo-American poet Thom Gunn (1929–2004) including first editions of his poetry, correspondence, and biographical material along with critical works. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of first and subsequent editions of the work of several English authors such as Richard Aldington, Max Beerbohm, Norman Douglas, Aldous Huxley, and D. H. Lawrence, including biographical and critical material. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of works published by Dreadnaught Press, a Toronto, Ontario based press that ran from 1972–1987. The collection also includes works related to publishing and book arts. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of kibbutz and secular haggadot, as well as other (often haggadot-like) holiday materials, published globally dating from the mid-1930s to the present. Most of these works were produced in-house by various kibbutzim, youth movements, and army units for use at seder celebrations. The collection also includes Passover-related publications such as synagogue and army base newsletters published before Passover. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of books from the personal library of poet and novelist Earle Birney (1904–1995) including copies of his own works and anthologies, and periodicals in which his poems and articles appear. The collection also includes presentation copies of modern Canadian, British, American, and Australian authors. Consists of books, broadsides, pamphlets, periodicals, and printed ephemera.
Collection of works by and about American writer, illustrator, playwright, and costume designer Edward Gorey (1925–2000). Consists of books, pamphlets, and printed ephemera.
Collection of works by and about Albert Einstein (1879–1955) and his theories. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of works by prominent English authors active during 1880–1930, excluding authors in De Lury and Duncan Collections. The collection includes first editions and critical works. Consists of books.
Collection of first and subsequent editions of the works of English author Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) and his family members, along with critical works. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collections of artworks by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607–1677) including etchings, broadsides, and illustrated books. Consists of books, broadsides, pamphlets, and prints.
Collection of works from 1890–1920 on the subject of women's rights with an emphasis on Canadian materials including journals and other publications from the 1970s and 1980s. Consists of books, broadsides, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Collection of early printed and manuscript material on theological works and other subjects from the working library of Gloucester nonconformist minister, James Forbes (c. 1629–1712). Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of first and subsequent editions of Actes and Monuments, better known as The Book of Martyrs, by English clergyman John Foxe (1516–1587). Consists of books.
Collection of mass-market paperbacks on topics of male homosexuality and bisexuality published as pulps between 1933 and 1995. Additional titles have been added to the original collection to include a broader representation of LGBTQ+ themes. Consists of books.
Collection of printed photographs by American Beat poet Allen Ginsberg (1926–1997) documenting his life and the lives of his contemporaries. Consists of photographs.
Collection of works in multiple editions and printings by popular science writer and novelist Grant Allen (1848–1899). Consists of books.
Collection of works issued by Graphic Publishers Limited of Ottawa from 1925–1932, as well as associated imprints from Ariston Publishers, Canadian Biographies, Overbrook Press, and Ru-Mi-Lou Press. Includes variant issues and bindings such as made done for the Carillon Book Club and the Laurentian Press Syndicate. Consists of books, pamphlets, and printed ephemera.
Selection of works compiled by Gwynedd Corlette, a researcher at the British Library, on Jewish conspiracy theories and anti-semitic theories published in English, French, and German. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of works on the subject of World War I compiled by James Emanuel Hahn (1892-1955), a Canadian officer who served at the Somme. The collection includes military histories, biographies, and cartoons. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of works in multiple editions and printings by Canadian judge, politician and author Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1796–1865). Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of works by and about John Cowper Powys (1872–1963), and his younger brothers Theodore Francis and Llewelyn. The collection includes rare and limited editions of their books and critical works. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of works by French writer and philosopher Voltaire (1694–1778), born François-Marie Arouet, and his contemporaries. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of works by the Canadian economist and historian Harold Adams Innis (1894–1952) including materials from his personal library. Consists of books.
Collection of works on deposit from Hart House. The collection includes theological material, selections of medieval English literature, as well as poetry and drama authored and printed in Canada. Consists of chapbooks, books, broadsides, manuscripts, pamphlets, and printed ephemera.
Collection of Polonica published from the 16th to the 20th century. Printed across Europe, these materials all relate to Poland by virtue of Polish authorship or printing, subject matter, or language of publication. Consists of books, pamphlets, and printed ephemera.