Print Collections

Dated Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Dated Collection
Books in this collection pre-date 1700.
Vogelzang/Fore-edge Paintings Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Vogelzang/Fore-edge Paintings Collection
We hold almost 40 examples of fore-edge paintings. The majority of this collection was donated by Peter j. Vogelzang.
Jeannie and Vero Wunne-Edwards Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Jeannie and Vero Wynne-Edwards Collection
The Jeannie and Vero Wynne-Edwards Collection consists of over 1800 books, pamphlets, periodical, and ephemeral pieces in the field of natural history.
Riche-Covington Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Riche-Covington Collection
A pioneer in radio astronomy, Arthur Covington? library and collection cover radio astronomy, the history of optics, and the scientific method.
18th Century British Political Pamphlet Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections 18th Century British Political Pamphlet Collection
These ephemeral documents cover a variety of social topics from 1642 to the Reform Bill of 1832.
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.
Children's Literature Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Children's Literature Collection
More than 2,000 volumes of children's books from predominantly the 19th century.
Ephemeral Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Ephemeral Collection
Other non-book publications, objects, and furniture held in Special Collections.
Rare and Historical Map Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Rare and Historical Map Collection
Special Collections has a large map collection. Our rare and historical maps include Kingston, Canada, North America and the world.