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Special Collections

Rare Book Collection

Since 1948, the Rare Book Collection has acquired and preserved rare materials such as first editions, fine bindings, illuminated manuscripts, letters and incunabula.

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 12 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 12 p.m., 6 p.m.

Thursday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

Friday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

Saturday

No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

SundayClosed

Treasures in print

Highlights include:

• Original manuscript of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer among the Indians by Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain)
• Kate Greenaway Collection
• Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection


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