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Purdue University Archives and Special Collections holds several rare book collections. The rare book collections consist of books of a specialized topic, construction, or importance; books no longer widely available; books published in a limited edition; or books one-of-a-kind in nature. Rare books are documented in the Purdue Libraries catalog. After completing a catalog search, refine the results by Library (choose Archives and Special Collections) among the left panel options within results page. Due to the fragile nature of many of the books, please consult with the Archives prior to visiting to ensure the title is available and ready for use.