The Rare Book Collection at Occidental College offers a rich, hands-on resource for exploring the history of books and ideas. From medieval manuscripts to artists’ books and rare literary works, the collection spans centuries and disciplines, supporting teaching and research through direct engagement with original materials.
Fine Printing and Independent Presses Collection, Artists' Books, and Miniature Books
General Rarities Collection
Ward Ritchie Collection: Ritchie was an influential book designer, printer, author, and publisher, and Oxy Class of 1928.
Arthur Rackham Collection: Books illustrated by Rackham
Ned Guymon Collection on Mystery and Detective Fiction: One of the largest collections of its kind in the world.
Risdon (F. Ray) Collection on Lincolniana and American Political Life, 1799-1972
Robinson Jeffers Collection: Works by and about the early environmentalist poet Jeffers, Oxy class of 1905.
Chevalier Autograph Collection
Franz Liszt Music Scores
Illuminated Manuscripts
Johann Cristian Bach Music Scores
Miscellaneous Manuscripts