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A University at Buffalo Libraries Special Collection, the Poetry Collection is the library of record for 20th- and 21st-century poetry in English. Founded in 1935 by Charles Abbott, the Poetry Collection now holds one of the world’s largest collections of poetry first editions and other titles, little literary magazines, broadsides and anthologies; a substantial collection of artworks; and more than 150 archives and manuscript collections from a wide range of poets, presses, magazines and organizations.

420 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-1674
lpo-poetry@buffalo.edu
716-645-2917

James Joyce Collection

The James Joyce Collection. Comprising of more than 10,000 pages of the author’s working papers, notebooks, manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, portraits, publishing records, important memorabilia and ephemeral material, as well as Joyce’s private library and the complete body of significant Joyce criticism.

News & Events
  • 2025 Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Talk by Dr. Jessica Marian
    3/31/26

    The Poetry Collection's 2025 John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar was Dr. Jessica Marian.

  • Announcing UB Libraries 2026 Poetry Competitions!
    2/4/26

    The University Libraries invites UB undergraduate and graduate students to participate in our annual poetry competitions.

  • Janeites Rejoice! Jane Austen at 250
    12/10/25

    December 16 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, one of the English language’s most celebrated writers.