Print and Manuscript Collections
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 Gwynned 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 Emmanual Hahn, 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.
Collection of early books printed in Europe before 1501. Consists of books and broadsheets.
Collection of maps and cartographic material printed before 1900 in books and periodicals. The collection is Canadian in focus and includes town plans dated from before 1920, facsimiles of early maps, and insurance plans of Ontario towns. Consists of maps.
Collection of plays written in Italian, set to music, and performed before 1816. The collection also includes translations of Italian works. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of Canadiana with a focus on the history of Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, and Grey and Bruce counties. The collection includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, and maps, as well as a collection of drawings and prints of Niagara Falls. Consists of books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Collection of works on ornithology and related natural history formerly owned by ornithologist and author James Little Baillie (1904–1970). The collection is primarily Canadian and American in focus. Consists of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and printed ephemera.
Collection of works written or collected by James Mavor (1854-1925), second head of the Department of Political Economy at the University of Toronto. The collection includes works on and about political science as well as the immigration of the Doukhobors to Canada. Some theological books from Mavor's father's library are also included. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of manuscripts, books owned by, artworks, and other materials related to British General James Wolfe (1727-1759), best known for his role as commander of the British expedition that took Quebec in 1759. Manuscripts include letters by Wolfe to his parents and the military commissions of Wolfe and his father Edward Wolfe (1685-1759). Consists of books, broadsides, manuscripts, maps, and pamphlets.
Collection of works on the subjects of medicine and the related sciences, with an emphais on gynecology and obstetrics, dating from between 1500-1900. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Selection of works published by the Jazz Section of the Czechoslovak Musicians’ Union. Consists of books.
Collection of works by Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). The collection includes first and other significant editions of his work including editions illustrated by Eisen, Gravelot, Cochin, Moreau-le-Jeune, Le Barbier, Marillier, Boucher, and others. Consists of books and pamphlets.
Collection of works by and about British statesman Winston Churchill (1874–1965). Consists of books.
Collection of works on the subject of silver and silversmithing. Consists of books.
Collection of first and subsequent editions of the work of English philosopher and physician John Locke (1632-1704) together with abridgements, translations, and critical works. Consists of books.
Collection of works produced and published by Ukrainian refugees in Displaced Persons camps in Austria and Germany during the post-war period (1945–1952). Consists of books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Collection of works published in Canada from 1900-1950 pertaining to Ukrainian-Canadians with an emphasis on materials from Ukrainian printing presses and publishing houses including the socialist press of the inter-war period. Consists of books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Collection of works by and about English economist and philosopher John Maynard Keynes (1883–1946). Consists of books, pamphlets, and printed ephemera.
Collection of works by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) used by John Robson for his work on the 33 volume collected edition of Mill’s work. Consists of books.
Collection of works by and about Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) including early editions and translations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and subsequent Alice adventures. Consists of books, pamphlets, and printed ephemera.
Collection of engravings and lithographs dated from 1810–1940 illustrating contemporary dramatic characters and scenery. The collection includes two model theatres with accompanying sets and characters mounted and ready for use. Consists of pamphlets, periodicals, printed ephemera, and realia.
Collection of theological works from the Knox College theological library. The collection includes biblical, pastoral and historical works as well as works relating to the reformation. Among the titles represented are Albertus Magnus' Summa, Erasmus' Novum Testamentum, Luther's Piae ac doctae in psalmos operationes, and Calvin's Institutio Christianae religionis. Consists of books.
Collection of materials in English, French, and Chinese on aspects of Chinese medicine collected by Leslie Gifford Kilborn (1895–1967). Consists of books and periodicals.
Collection on the history of the book, bibliography, book arts, bookbinding, typography, printing, publishing, and book collecting. Consists of books, pamphlets, periodicals, printed ephemera, and serials.
Collection of works by and about English scientist and writer Gilbert White (1720–1793). Consists of books.
Collection of early printed works concerning Canadian and international law. Consists of books.
Collection of works by American artist Leonard Baskin (1922–2000), as well as works published by Gehenna Press, a fine art press founded by Baskin which ran from 1942–2000. Consists of books, pamphlets, prints, and printed ephemera.
Collection of libretti written in Italian performed after 1815. Works in other languages as well as translations of Italian operas are also included. Consists of books and pamphlets
Collection of publications from Maclean-Hunter, a Canadian communications company active from 1887–1994. Titles represented include Maclean’s, Canadian Homes and Gardens, Chatelaine, and Châtelaine. Consists of periodicals.