Literary Arts

The John Hay Library is home to Brown University's remarkable collections of rare books, manuscripts, and University Archives. More information on access and appointments can be found in the special collections resource guide below.

Collections of special interest to Literary Arts students may include:

Note: Material is continually being added to the BDR, so these links should not be taken as the only resources available.

Battista Agnese atlas.

The John Carter Brown Library is the preeminent research collection in the world for the study of the Americas prior to 1825. Information on collections and access can be found below..