Special Collections and Archives

James A. Gibson Library

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The Special Collections & Archives houses unique, focused collections that are accessible to all researchers.

Niagara Collection

Archival records and books on the history, environment and culture of the Niagara area from the earliest times to the present.

War of 1812

Includes newspapers, primary records, secondary sources, microfilm and other research materials on the 1812 era.

University Archives

Records, photographs, newspapers and other items that chronicle the history of Brock University.

Loyalist Collection

Microfilm, records and books for any researcher interested in the United Empire Loyalists.

Masonic Collection

The Masonic Collection is one of the largest collections of resources on Freemasonry in a Canadian university.

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The Reading Room with microfilm reader/scanner, photocopier and table outlets.

Letter sent from the Clifton Hotel, Niagara Falls

Image of the British attach on Fort Oswego in May 1814

Signature of Colonel John Butler from Butler's Rangers

Selection of books from the Masonic Book Collection

Special Collections and Archives

The Special Collections and Archives contains the Library's unique and specialized primary record and book collections. The resources include the following:

The Niagara Collection - covering all aspects of life and history in the Niagara area from the earliest times to the present
The Loyalist Collection - primary source materials for the study of the United Empire Loyalists
The Masonic Book Collection - one of the largest collections of books on Freemasonry in a Canadian university
War of 1812 Collections - a repository of 1812 era records, books and newspapers
Brock University Archives - records chronicling the history of this institution
Much, much more

For more information, please contact the Special Collections and Archives staff at libspcl@brocku.ca or 905-688-5550 x4335.

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