College Archives
We are open to anyone who would like to explore our collections. Special Collections staff are available to answer questions during reading room hours. Please make an appointment to use our primary sources and historical materials in our reading room.
- Visitors to campus should use this form to schedule an appointment.
- Members of the Swarthmore College community may schedule an appointment here.
The Archives include records of the College as a corporation, of its Board of Managers, key administrative offices and academic units, including charters, minutes, correspondence, financial records, etc. Also student records and records of student organizations, classes and alumni groups. Includes collections of personal papers of Managers, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as reference files on college history, campus, faculty, staff and deceased alumni. Also includes prints, photographs, clippings files and general memorabilia.
Search finding aids to Swarthmore College Archives collections
Questions may be directed to archives@swarthmore.edu .
To see materials from the College Archives, visit the Friends Historical Library.
