Print Collections

W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections
Canadian Newspapers
Special Collections holds a comprehensive collection of Canadian, particularly Kingstonian, newspapers, journals, and almanacks.

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.

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.

W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections
Canadian School Textbooks
A collection of 19th century Ontario textbooks.

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.

W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections
Ephemeral Collection
Other non-book publications, objects, and furniture held in Special Collections.

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.

W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections
Architectural Guidebook Collection
Collected guidebooks to various architecturally interesting sites across England.

W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections
Canadian Programme Collection
A collection of art openings, plays, and other cultural event programs across Canada.