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In addition to general collections and online subscription databases, journals, and ebooks, the Library holds more than 500 named collections which are distinguished by their specialized subject matter, age, uniqueness, or value. Most of the listed collections on this page are located in the John Hay Library. To locate digitized collections, see the list available at the Center for Digital Scholarship site and search the Brown Digital Repository.

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1793 Library

The Library of Brown University, as represented in the Catalog published in 1793. 2,173 titles are listed. List and published catalog available.
Format(s): Books
Library: John Hay
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Access to the collection:

Online Catalog (BruKnow):

BruKnow record for the 1793 Catalogue

Other Online Access:
Exhibit: Leaves of an Hour: Early Literary Collections