Information about Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library is part of the University of Toronto's library system. Its collections constitute the single largest repository of publicly accessible rare books in Canada. Among of its most notable titles are a copy of Shakespeare's First Folio (1623), Newton's Principia Mathematica (1687), two copies of the Nuremberg Chronicle (1493), and Darwin's proof copy (with annotations) of The Origin of Species (1859). It is also home to the University Archives which, in addition to institutional records, also contains the papers of many important Canadian literary figures including Margaret Atwood and Robertson Davies. Richard Landon, the director, organizes two or three exhibitions of rare books and other materials annually.
The collection is accessible by faculty, staff, students and the general public for reading and research purposes only.
The Canadian section, which has 382 books and 768 pamphlets, was acquired by the library from Kenny in 1977. The international section of the collection was donated by Kenny in 1993.
The collection is accessible by faculty, staff, students and the general public for reading and research purposes only.
Robert S. Kenny Collection
The Robert S. Kenny Collection or "Kenny Collection", resides in the library. This immense collection of books, documents, and other materials pertaining to the radical and labour movements, particularly in Canada, contains approximately 25,000 items collected by Robert S. Kenny, who was a member of the Communist Party of Canada.The Canadian section, which has 382 books and 768 pamphlets, was acquired by the library from Kenny in 1977. The international section of the collection was donated by Kenny in 1993.
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University of Toronto (U of T) is a public research university in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The institution comprises sixteen academic faculties and a collegiate framework of eleven colleges within its principal campus, which surrounds Queen's Park in the
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William Shakespeare
The Chandos portrait, artist and authenticity unconfirmed. National Portrait Gallery, London.
Born: April 1564 (exact date unknown)
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Died: 23 March 1616
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
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The Chandos portrait, artist and authenticity unconfirmed. National Portrait Gallery, London.
Born: April 1564 (exact date unknown)
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Died: 23 March 1616
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
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First Folio is the term applied by modern scholars to the first published collection of William Shakespeare's plays; its actual title is Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies.
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Sir Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton at 46 in
Godfrey Kneller's 1689 portrait
Born 4 January 1643 [OS: 25 December 1642]
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Isaac Newton at 46 in
Godfrey Kneller's 1689 portrait
Born 4 January 1643 [OS: 25 December 1642]
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Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Latin: "mathematical principles of natural philosophy", often Principia or Principia Mathematica for short) is a three-volume work by Isaac Newton published on July 5, 1687.
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Nuremberg Chronicle, written in Latin and German versions by Hartmann Schedel, is one of the best documented early printed books and, appearing in 1493, is an incunabulum.
As was common at the time, the book did not have a title page.
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As was common at the time, the book did not have a title page.
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Charles Robert Darwin
At the age of 51, Charles Darwin had just published On the Origin of Species.
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At the age of 51, Charles Darwin had just published On the Origin of Species.
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On the Origin of Species
by Means of Natural Selection
The title page of the 1859 edition
of On the Origin of Species
Author Charles Darwin
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Subject(s)
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by Means of Natural Selection
The title page of the 1859 edition
of On the Origin of Species
Author Charles Darwin
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Subject(s)
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Margaret Atwood
Born: November 18 1939
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Novelist, Poet
Nationality: Canada
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Born: November 18 1939
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Novelist, Poet
Nationality: Canada
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William Robertson Davies
Robertson Davies in 1984
Born: 28 August 1913
Thamesville, Ontario, Canada
Died: 2 December 1995
Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Journalist, playwright, professor, critic, novelist
Nationality: Canadian
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Robertson Davies in 1984
Born: 28 August 1913
Thamesville, Ontario, Canada
Died: 2 December 1995
Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Journalist, playwright, professor, critic, novelist
Nationality: Canadian
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Robert ("Bert") S. Kenny (1905-1993) was a member of the Communist Party of Canada, and an avid collector of books, documents, and other materials pertaining to the radical and labour movements, particularly in Canada.
Kenny was born of Irish descent in Lindsay, Ontario.
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Kenny was born of Irish descent in Lindsay, Ontario.
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The Communist Party of Canada is a communist political party in Canada. It is a minor political party without elected representation at present in either the federal Parliament or in any provincial legislature.
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