Rare Book Collection
Overview
Part of the Loyola Archives & Special Collections, the Rare Book Collection contains approximately 21,000 volumes reflecting the liberal arts foundation of Loyola. Over 15 languages can be found in the collection. Highlights of the collection include:
- Jesuitica Collection
- Philosophy
- Religion
- American and British History
- American and British Literature
- History of Medicine
- History of the Book
- Edward Gorey collection
- Charles A. Whittingham Chiswick Press collection
- Michalak Collection of 19th century British Caricature & Satire
The Rare Book Collection is open to all researchers. Appointments are required to use the collection.
Digital Collections
Digitization of select volumes from the Rare Book Collection is an ongoing project. Below are links to those volumes already digitized.
- Edward A. Cudahy Jesuitica Collection
- Thomas and Jo-Anne Michalak Collection of 19th century British Satire & Caricature
- British History
- United States History
- British Literature
- Cookery & related
- Drama
- Poetry
- Travel
- Satire
- Columbian Exposition
Bibliographies
Bibliographies are available for selected subjects in the collection. They can be accessed at Bibliographies.
Overview
Part of the Loyola Archives & Special Collections, the Rare Book Collection contains approximately 21,000 volumes reflecting the liberal arts foundation of Loyola. Over 15 languages can be found in the collection. Highlights of the collection include:
- Jesuitica Collection
- Philosophy
- Religion
- American and British History
- American and British Literature
- History of Medicine
- History of the Book
- Edward Gorey collection
- Charles A. Whittingham Chiswick Press collection
- Michalak Collection of 19th century British Caricature & Satire
The Rare Book Collection is open to all researchers. Appointments are required to use the collection.
Digital Collections
Digitization of select volumes from the Rare Book Collection is an ongoing project. Below are links to those volumes already digitized.
- Edward A. Cudahy Jesuitica Collection
- Thomas and Jo-Anne Michalak Collection of 19th century British Satire & Caricature
- British History
- United States History
- British Literature
- Cookery & related
- Drama
- Poetry
- Travel
- Satire
- Columbian Exposition
Bibliographies
Bibliographies are available for selected subjects in the collection. They can be accessed at Bibliographies.