The Turnbull Formed Collections contain printed items, mostly books, and are part of the Alexander Turnbull Library collections. Most were donated many years ago.
Subjects covered range from Esperanto and bee-keeping to the Shetland Islands. The formed collections include:
- Barr Collection (publications by amateur journalists)
- Corelli Collection
- Earp Collection
- Esperanto Collection
- Field Collection
- Fleck Collection
- Fraser Collection
- Gaelic Collection
- Hodson Collection
- Hogg Bequest
- Italian Art Collection
- Laird Collection
- Mantell Collection
- Montfort Trimble Collection
- Polynesian Society Collection
- Popular Fiction Collection
- Ramsay Collection (of school and church histories)
- Ranstead Collection
- Robert Trimble Collection
- Shetland Islands Collection
- Wood Collection
- Wright Collection.
More about the Alexander Turnbull Library collections
The Library’s building redevelopment
The Library building in Wellington is closed for redevelopment, and due to reopen in August 2012. During the relocation period, some collections are available in two temporary locations: Archives New Zealand and a reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, Wellington.
More about collection access through the Wellington building redevelopment period
Access items in the Turnbull Formed Collections
- Most original items in this collection are now unavailable until August 2012.
- You may be able to source copies of materials in this collection through other libraries. Our staff can assist you with this.
- Some original materials are available through the Client-Held Collection at Archives New Zealand for the duration of the building redevelopment.
For more information, contact the Library, or the Curator Rare Books and Fine Printing by phone or email.
Get help
We can answer your enquiries in person, by letter, phone or email. The Curator Rare Books and Fine Printing is available to help you on weekdays. An appointment is necessary.
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