Susan Dwight Bliss, a bibliophile and philanthropist. This subject guide highlights some of the most remarkable examples in the Bliss Collection, including works by Riviere and Son, Chambolle-Duru, Zaehnsdorf, Marius-Michel, Gruel, Bradstreet, Taffin, Meunier, and others.
For more information about Susan Dwight Bliss and her collections, see the Bliss Room website. While the Bliss Room is temporarily closed, all the books in her library are available for use in the Special Collections & Archives Reading Room.
The George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) collects, preserves, and makes available unique rare books, manuscripts, historical College records, and increasingly, digital collections. Students, scholars, and all with an interest are invited to explore and learn from these world-class collections through their own research as well as our varied exhibits, instructional sessions, and public programs.
