This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
KU Watson Library to reach millionth volume next summer
KU expects its Watson Library to house its millionth volume next summer as the collection expands to 1.3 million volumes by fall 1968. Director Thomas R. Buckman notes annual additions of 40 000 to 50 000 volumes, with total circulation near 500 000 items last year amid a $1.6 million expansion and plans for automated filing alongside human cataloging.
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