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W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collectionsin-person Doors Open Kingston - Part 3

  • In-person
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections

The W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections operates as a research and teaching resource for the students and faculty of Queen’s University as well as the larger community. They preserve and provide access to rare books, maps, posters and the Edith and Lorne Pierce Canadiana Collection. During Doors Open, enjoy a pop-up exhibition of historical cookbooks, including community cookbooks.

Contact info

93 University Avenue (Queen's University, Douglas Library), 2nd floor
Kingston, Ontario

https://library.queensu.ca/locations/wd-jordan-rare-books-special-collections

Architecture

Year built: 1923
Building type:Library
Architect: Delano Dexter Calvin and Richard K. Shepard

Dates/hours open

Sep 23, 10:00am - Sep 23, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.