Print Collections

Canadian Newspapers Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Canadian Newspapers
Special Collections holds a comprehensive collection of Canadian, particularly Kingstonian, newspapers, journals, and almanacks.
Cartwright Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Cartwright Collection
The Cartwright Collection is an example of a typical 19th century gentleman's library. The content relates to history, politics, literature, law, philosophy, religion.
Edith and Lorne Pierce Collection of Canadiana
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Edith and Lorne Pierce Collection of Canadiana
The Edith and Lorne Pierce Collection of Canadiana is the centerpiece of our library and is intended to preserve Canadian literature and history.
Canadian School Textbooks Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Canadian School Textbooks
A collection of 19th century Ontario textbooks.
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.
Architectural Guidebook Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Architectural Guidebook Collection
Collected guidebooks to various architecturally interesting sites across England.
Canadian Programme Collection
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections Canadian Programme Collection
A collection of art openings, plays, and other cultural event programs across Canada.