Toppan Rare Books Library

30,000 Rare Books

The Toppan Rare Books Library is home to the University of Wyoming's rare books collection, consisting of over 30,000 items sponsored by the Clara Toppan endowment. In addition to books, the collection includes newspapers, magazines, broadsides, illuminated manuscripts, and other materials. Collecting subjects include the American West, British and American Literature, Exploration and Travel, Religion, Hunting and Fishing, historic children's books, and examples of the book arts.

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accessing the toppan rare books library

 

Searching the Library

Many of the books in the library are available through an online catalog search via the University of Wyoming Libraries, while others are available through a traditional card catalog located in the Toppan Library.

Search Tip: When using the online catalog, search for your book, then in the "Filter my results" column, click the Physical Location dropdown and select "American Heritage Center."

Search the Library

Visiting the Library

Appointments are recommended for visits from researchers looking for specific items, as well as for classes and groups. Please contact Toppan Rare Book Curator Mary Beth Brown at 307-766-2565 or email etoppan@uwyo.edu to schedule an appointment.

Remote sessions to review Toppan material are available under special circumstances at the discretion of the curator.