Selections from the Blumer Collection of Rare Books and Manuscripts

Selections from the Blumer Collection of Rare Books and Manuscripts
September 27 – October 10, 2019
Webster Library, second floor display cases (LB-285)
Curated by Alexandra Mills

Joseph Blumer, collector, honed his interest in rare books and manuscripts over many years. His interest and keen eye has resulted in the development of an extensive collection composed of over 270 items, which he generously donated to Concordia University Library’s Special Collections in 2017 and 2018.

Comprising a diverse array of literary and historical materials dating from the late 15th century to the early 20th century, the Blumer Collection of Rare Books and Manuscripts contains items of interest to researchers and readers across the disciplines.

The Library is proud to present an exhibition of selections from the Blumer Collection of Rare Books and Manuscripts Blumer Collection of Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Materials from the collection are available for consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room, located in the Vanier Library on the Loyola Campus (VL-121).