In pictures: Concordia University's Mordecai Richler Reading Room
Montreal writer's artifacts are part of a large archival gift to Concordia University from the Richler family, which includes about 6,000 of the author’s books, many of them annotated, which will be accessible to students and faculty
Personal mementos lie in a basket in the Mordecai Richler Reading Room at Concordia University in Montreal, November 27, 2013. The space was created in tribute to the late novelist, screenwriter and essayist which contains Richler's desk, typewriter, books and mementos.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
Personal mementos and documentation including Mordecai Richler's passport lie in a basket.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
A well-worn chair and typewriter are seen in the Mordecai Richler Reading Room.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
Old books on a shelf are seen in the Mordecai Richler Reading Room at Concordia University in Montreal.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
Details on a shelf including an award and autographed photo of Maurice Richard are seen in the Mordecai Richler Reading Room.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
A cartoon drawing of Mordecai seen hanging in the Mordecai Richler Reading Room.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
A photo seen in the Mordecai Richler Reading Room.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
The conference Room of the Mordecai Richler Reading Room which contains his books and personal items.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
Details of a shelf showing some of the books owned in the Mordecai Richler Reading Room.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
The Mordecai Richler Reading Room at Concordia University in Montreal, November 27, 2013.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
A man walks past a sign for the an exhibition called English literature during the Quiet Revolution.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail
A typewriter in the Mordecai Richler Reading Room at Concordia University in Montreal, November 27, 2013.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail