Vanderbilt University Miniatures Book Collection
Abstract
Vanderbilt University Miniatures Book Collection houses the smallest books in our collections, dating from the 1550s to the present day. Miniature books require specific skills in all areas of book production--bindings, papers, and type--and can be made in all kinds of formats from accordion style to origami folds to scrolling books.
Dates
- Creation: 1560s-2020s
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials in this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of the Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
44 Items
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Vanderbilt University Miniatures Book Collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Sarah Calise
- Date
- 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
About this Site
This site contains collection guides, or finding aids, to the archival collections held by Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives, the History of Medicine Collection, and the Scarritt Bennett Center. Finding aids describe the context, arrangement, and structure of archival materials, allowing users to identify and request materials relevant to their research.
Requesting Materials
Each finding aid contains a link to request materials from the collections. Collections can also be requested by emailing the repository directly through the library website. Each repository has its own location, hours, and contact information. Please consult the repository with questions about using the materials. Collections are non-circulating and must be used in the repository’s reading room. In many cases, the collections are stored off-site and require advance notice for retrieval.