Books and Periodicals

Black and white illustration of a crowd of women attired in hats and dresses with bustles and collars gathered along a pier overlooking several distant sailboats. The women are engaged in various activities, such as looking at scenery with binoculars or laying down reading while smoking a pipe. A lone man sits reading a small book under a parasol.

Here you will find digitized publications from across Milner Library’s wide-ranging collections. From classic literature and historical oddities to niche newspapers and obscure publications, each item offers a unique glimpse into the past. Scholars, bibliophiles, and curious minds alike will find something new and exciting to explore in this growing digital collection.

Collection Highlights

Rare Books

Singular, distinctive, and curious publications from Milner Library Special Collections.
War Publications

Wartime newspapers digitized on demand from the Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives’ War Publications Collection.
The Observer, 1968-1982

Newsletter of the McLean County Economic Opportunity Corporation, now known as Mid Central Community Action.