Named Special Collections

Several significant collections have been donated by individuals over the years and are typically named after the donor. In addition, there are several thematic strengths (e.g., binders volumes, historic sheet music) that are included here.

Over time, some collections that were entirely at MPAL have been split or transferred to another location entirely based on the materials’ format or age.

• MPAL holdings pre-dating 1800 have largely, but not entirely, been transferred to the Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML)
• Items that are archival in nature or related to local individuals have largely, but not entirely, been transferred to the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music (SACAM)

The list here reflects

• collections that are entirely at MPAL (no indication)
• collections split between MPAL and RBML [MPAL/RBML]
• collections split between MPAL and SACAM [MPAL/SACAM]
• collections that were once at MPAL but have been
  • transferred to RBML in their entirety [RBML]
  • transferred to SACAM in their entirety [SACAM]