Discover Special Collections
Have you visited the revitalized and recently opened Marilyn and Charles Baillie Special Collections Centre on the 5th floor of Toronto Reference Library? Well, here is your chance!
We invite you to join us for free weekly presentations showcasing rare and historical materials dating as far back as 1469 and up to the present day. Some of the treasures you can expect to find include rare maps, illuminated manuscripts, diaries and letters from World War I, award-winning theatre costume designs, artists' books and first editions of Sherlock Holmes.
Learn the stories behind these unique items and explore the many collections that make up Special Collections:
- The Baldwin Collection of Canadiana
- Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
- Performing Arts collections
- Picture collections
- Rare books and archives
Each weekly 30-minute presentation will be given by knowledgeable staff who will be happy to answer all of your questions.
Don't miss your chance to get up close and personal with historical artifacts and rare books.
All presentations begin at 2 pm. See the schedule below for dates and topics. All are welcome and no registration is necessary. For more information call 416-393-7156.
(Please note that no food or drinks are allowed in the Special Collections Centre.)
April
Wednesday, April 29 — Maps
May
Wednesday, May 6 — Illuminated manuscripts
Thursday, May 14 — WW1 posters and other ephemera (part 1)
Wednesday, May 20 — WW1 posters and other ephemera (part 2)
Wednesday, May 27 — Engravings and prints from the Performing Arts Collection
June
Wednesday, June 3 — Fore-edge painting
Thursday, June 11 — Early botanical illustration in Canada
Wednesday, June 17 — Architectural plans (including Archindon't)
Wednesday, June 24 — Canadian postcards
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Beautiful blog. Terrific idea to highlight these very special collections.