Using the Archives
Visiting the Archives
Visiting the Archives
The College Archives is open via Appointment.
Appointments can be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 to 4.
Please contact the College Archivist at jmonseau@springfield.edu to arrange an appointment and/or to discuss options.
Collections, Exhibits, & Finding Aids
Archival Collections & Exhibits
Springfield College Archives & Special Collections has digitized many of its collections for researchers who cannot visit the archives in person. Search our Finding Aids to locate materials physically located within the Archives and also learn about their background.
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Digitized Collections & ExhibitsBrowse this list of collections and exhibits that have been digitized.
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Springfield College Archives & Special Collections Finding AidsThese finding aids will help you locate items held physically within our collections. Digitized materials are available where applicable.
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What Are Finding Aids?Learn about finding aids on this page.
Working with the Physical Materials
Policy
To use the resources of the Archives researchers must first:
- Show a picture ID
- Complete the Application for Using Archival and Manuscript Collections
When working with materials researchers must:
- Be responsible for safeguarding material made available to them in the reading room.
- Use pencils and loose paper when taking notes.
- Not lean on, write on, fold, trace, or handle the books or manuscripts in any way likely to damage them.
- Leave bags, backpacks, briefcases, computer cases, purses, and notebooks on the main desk while working in the reading room. (Laptop computers may be used in the reading room).