X Special Collection
The "X" Special Collection consists mainly of rare books held by the Library, plus books that are extremely fragile and/or valuable. It also includes an extensive collection of writings by and about Aldous Huxley and portions of the Walter Harding Collection. (The "X" Special Collection is so called because all of the call numbers within it are preceded by an "X.")
"X" Special Collection Finding Aid
Accessing and using materials from this collection
Because this is a closed non-circulating collection, a librarian will retrieve requested materials for in-library use only within the Special Collections Reading Room (Milne 100A). Requests can be made by selecting “Request Access at Milne Library” in the GLOCAT record for each item or by contacting the Special Collections Librarian.
Using “X” Collection materials in the classroom and research assignments
Faculty, please contact the Special Collections Librarian to discuss ways to incorporate materials from the College Archives into your assignments and class projects.
Selections from the X Special Collection
Aldous Huxley, Time Must Have a Stop
The Roycrofter, May 1928
Variorum Walden, Henry David Thoreau, with introduction by Walter Harding
Cunard White Star To Europe tag
