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 Autism Collection - focuses on the records of those who live or work with the Autism Spectrum Disorder
• 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.

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

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

The Autism Collection focuses on the records of those who live or work with the Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

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

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

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