Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature

The Baldwin Library holds over 120,000 children's books and periodicals published in the United States and Great Britain from the mid-1600s to present day.

Ruth Baldwin initiated the collection with nineteenth-century chapbooks, and in 1977 she brought 35,000 children's books to the University of Florida.

The collection documents changes in education methods and childhood perspectives through historical texts, nursery rhymes, picture books, and early readers.

Researchers can access over 6,000 digitized titles through the University of Florida's Digital Collections portal and request guided tours of the physical collection.

The library maintains comparative editions of children's books, original artwork, and historical items like board games, puzzles, and toys from different periods.

Location: Gainesville

Part of: George A. Smathers Libraries

Website: http://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/baldwin/Index

GPS coordinates: 29.65104,-82.34181

Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:51