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Archives and Special Collections
The Archives and Special Collections department at Queen’s University Library consists of the Queen’s University Archives, W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections, Government Information, and the Maps and Air Photo collection. Collectively, these unique collections encompass university records, private records, rare books, special collections, and digital and analog preservation initiatives.
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Archives and Special Collections Team
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Collections
Queen’s University Archives
The Queen’s University Archives manages, preserves, conserves, and makes accessible the information assets and historical record of the University in support of the teaching, research, service, and administration interests of Queen's University. As well it has private papers related to Kingston and the region and houses the City of Kingston Archives.
W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections
W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections is a research and teaching resource for students, faculty, and the larger community. It preserves and provides access to rare books, maps, posters, and ephemeral printed materials that cover all subjects, including Canadiana, natural history, classics, astronomy, modern languages, literature, politics, and history.
Maps and Air Photos
The Maps and Air Photos collection focuses on local and Canadian cartographic material, consisting of more than 101,000 maps, 45,000 air photos, thousands of books and atlases, and thousands of licensed digital map and image files.
Government Information
Government Information provides access to current and historical information, including microforms, from Canadian and foreign governments and intergovernmental organizations.