Special Collections and Archive

The Juvenile Collection

Historical examples (starting in the 18th century) and first editions of children’s books, with a strength in illustrated books and books about pigs. This collection of almost 1,000 books is comprised of both fiction and non-fiction and includes pop-up books, alphabet books, picture books, and periodicals for children such as The Girl’s Own Annual and St. Nicholas. Illustrators represented include Kay Nielson, Valenti Angelo, Edmund Dulac, Kate Greenaway, Arthur Rackham, and Beatrix Potter, among others.

(call number = juv)