Cornell University Library - Rare and Manuscript Collections

The Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections (RMC) is Cornell University Library's principal repository of rare books, manuscripts and archival materials in history, literature, music, the arts, science, natural history, and technology. Our collections include more than 500,000 printed volumes, more than 80 million manuscripts, and another million photographs, paintings, prints, and other visual media. We welcome researchers and visitors from around the globe.