QUICK LINKS
Exhibits- The Cuneiform Inscriptions of the University of Minnesota
- The Archie Givens, Sr. Collection of African American Literature
- Sherlock Holmes
- Universal Sherlock Holmes
- Exhibition catalogs
- Friends newsletter
- The Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies
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The Tell G. Dahllöf Collection of Swedish Americana
The Joseph S. Mertle Collection on the History of Photomechanics The Robert A. Kann Collection of Austrian History and Culture The Arthur Kleiner Collection of Silent Movie Music The Basil Laourdas Modern Greek Collection Typography Collection English History Other Collections
he Special Collections and Rare Books division serves as
the University
Library’s general repository for publications which require special protection
because of their age, value or fragility. These holdings include clay tablets
and papyri, medieval manuscripts, early printed books, miniature books, fine
printing and fine bindings. In addition to rare books, the unit houses many special collections. Links to those collections are found on the left side of this screen. All materials must
be used on-site in the reading room in Andersen Library.Campus map with location of Andersen Library.
Hours of operation.
NEWS:
- Tretter Collection receives Log Cabin Republicans collection.
- Library receives gift of world's largest book. On display in Special Collections/Rare Books.
Tim Johnson, Curator, (612) 624-3552
Karla Y. Davis, Givens Collection Curator, (612) 624-3855
Jean-Nickolaus Tretter, Library Assistant/Collection Specialist, (612) 624-7526
Other links:
- University of Minnesota Archives and Special Collections
- University of Minnesota Libraries
- Visitor Information
- About Elmer L. Andersen
- Minnesota Manuscript Research Laboratory
- University of Minnesota Libraries Digital Images
- "Your Old Books" (From RBMS Site)
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