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The Canadian Pulp Literature Collection offers a representative glimpse into the vibrant world of twentieth-century popular publishing in Canada. Featuring a smattering of examples from the White Circle series (published by William Collins, Sons & Co.), known for its affordable wartime reprints, alongside selections from the iconic Harlequin Romance and Harlequin Books lines, the collection highlights the evolution of mass-market fiction and reading culture in Canada. Titles in the collection are searchable via the Queen’s University Library catalogue.
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Edith and Lorne Pierce Collection of Canadiana
The Edith and Lorne Pierce Collection of Canadiana was established at Queen's by Dr. Lorne Pierce (1890-1961) and his wife, Edith Chown. Lorne Pierce devoted his life to the promotion of Canadian literature.
As an ordained minister, a founding member of the Canadian Authors Association, the Bibliographical Society of Canada and the Art Gallery of...
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