The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. More
Katrín Níelsdótir is on Research Leave until April 2025. Any questions can be directed to the Archives main reference staff at archives@umanitoba.ca. Please put “Rare Books” in the subject line.
Rare books and various other printed or manuscript materials covering a wide variety of areas are held in the Elizabeth Dafoe Rare Book Room. . The collection numbers approximately 30,000 volumes and is constantly expanding. Both researchers within and outside the University of Manitoba can access resources within our Rare Book Collection by contacting
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rare books can be used by faculty for instructional purposes. These may include proper care and handing of rare materials and print history. For more information please contact
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 2024
Guicciardini, Francesco, 1483-1540; Goddard, Austin Parke.