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Dumbarton Oaks Research Library Rare Book Collection (c. 1948-present)

• Rare Book Collection
• Rare
• RBC
• RBR

• Research

The Rare Book Collection contains more than 10,000 volumes, prints, drawings, photographs, and blueprints. The collections began with the Blisses' purchases in the mid-twentieth century.

The Rare Book Collection is a component of the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library.

The shelving location of all materials held in the rare book room is clearly indicated in the HOLLIS record. Searching HOLLIS in advance of arrival is recommended.

The Rare Book Collection at Dumbarton Oaks is accessible by appointment, during the hours of 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Use of materials held in the Rare Book Collection requires an appointment made in advance. To schedule an appointment, please contact Rare Book Collection staff at rarebooks@doaks.org or 202-339-6462.

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This record was created by Anne-Marie Viola with input from Linda Lott on February 5, 2014.

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Input from Linda Lott, Librarian, Rare Book Collection
http://www.doaks.org/library-archives/library/collections/rare-book