The items had been collected by Miss Millen's brother, Walter. Gifts from other donors have followed and a grant has also helped build the collection. The collection includes first and early British and American editions of Dickens' primary works. Most secondary material and later editions are, however, located in the main stacks collection or in the microform collection. Most of the material in the Dickens Collection is rare and primary.
Relevant material is purchased when available and when funds permit.
Supplementary material to support this collection will be found in the main stacks collection. The collection is not catalogued. The collection is open to the public. As the condition of the material warrants. Publications Describing Collection None at present.