The collection was formed in the wake of the University’s 175th anniversary: 2020. UCC was founded in 1845 and opened to students in 1849. The collection comprises printed and published items from the University including President's Reports, College Statutes, University calendars, journals and various printed ephemera. In addition, the collection includes printed books that are representative of the history and output of the University.
The Life and Work of George Boole by 
Leabhar na Longánach : the Ó Longáin family and their manuscripts by 
Alfred O'Rahilly by 
