New Library Homepage: Special Collections

In addition to the reference and circulation collections, Maly Library offers a Special Collection of over 11,000 books that concentrates on church history and liturgical books. This collection includes 35 manuscripts and 22 incunabula, dating to as early as the 12th century. A sample of some of our holdings:

• Peter Lombard (1095-1160) Liber Sententiarum or Book of Sentences, a gift to the seminary library from Bishop Purcell;
• Pope Innocent III (1161-1216. Pope, 1198-1216). De Sacro Altaris Mysterio. Title on manuscript: De Missarum Solemniis;
• Augustine, Aurelius (St. Augustine). Tractatus varii; 14th century.
• Cyprianus, Saint. Epistolae; 15th century.
• A 16th-century Book of Hours (pictured right)

Items in our special collection cannot be removed from the library and an appointment is necessary to view any items for research purposes. Researchers are welcome to contact the library to make an appointment.

A 45-60 minute presentation of some of our rare books is available to the public. Please contact the library for more information.

In addition to the rare books presentation, seminarian-led tours of the chapels are available during the school year. Please contact the MTSM office for more details at 513-231-2223. 

We are at the beginning stages of digitizing some of our rare items. Our first effort is below.