Print Collections

Gustafson Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Gustafson Collection

Personal library of Ralph Gustafson, Canadian poet and professor at Bishop's University.
Robertson Davies Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Robertson Davies Collection
The Robertson Davies Library has been preserved in its original order and is comprised of more than 5000 volumes, theatre prints, and ephemera.
Mazo de la Roche Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Mazo de la Roche
Contains various editions and dozens translations of her works, as well as other items from her personal collection.
James De Mille Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections James De Mille
A comprehensive collection of early edition of James De Mille's works.
Dated Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Dated Collection
Books in this collection pre-date 1700.
Canadian Sample Journal Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Canadian Sample Journal Collection
The library holds a small collection of sample journals, ranging from items with a local interest, to national.
McGill-Queen's Press Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections McGill-Queen's Press
A collection of McGill-Queen's University Press imprints, catalogued and searchable via Omni.
Federick Philip Grove Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Frederick Philip Grove Collection
The collection includes Frederick Philip Grove's (1879-1948) literary works, works edited by him in variant editions, and critical works on Grove.
Canadian Pamphlets Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Canadian Pamphlets
This broad collection includes early settlers' guides, social documents, and other small press items related to Canada's history.