Primary contact
93 University Avenue 2nd Floor, Douglas Library
Kingston, Ontario
CA K7L 5C4
Identity area
Identifier
CA ON-QUWDJ
Authorized form of name
W.D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections
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Type
- University
Contact area
Brendan Edwards
Primary contact
Type
Curator
Address
Street address
93 University Avenue 2nd Floor, Douglas Library
Locality
Kingston
Region
Ontario
Country name
Canada
Postal code
K7L 5C4
Telephone
613-533-2839
Fax
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Description area
History
W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections is located in the historic Douglas Library and operates as a research and teaching resource for students, faculty, and the larger community. We preserve and provide access to a variety of materials including rare books, maps, posters, and our impressive Edith and Lorne Pierce Canadiana collection. Our collections cover all subjects including: astronomy, natural history, classics, modern languages, literature, politics and history.
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Records management and collecting policies
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Opening times
Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on holidays