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Archives & Special Collections

Location & Hours

The College Archives are located on the 2nd floor of Kaelber Hall inside the Thorndike Library. 

The College Archives are open to the COA community and the general public by appointment only. If you would like to make an appointment, email archives@coa.edu or click here to schedule an appointment.

Preparing for your visit

Library staff can help answer questions about searching for, requesting, and viewing materials from the College Archives and Special Collections.

For in-depth questions or research assistance, please contact Elliot Santavicca, Archivist/Librarian, or click here to schedule an appointment.

What to expect when you arrive

You will be required to complete a Registration Form prior to accessing archival materials. You will need to provide your name, address, phone number, and email address, as well as a list of the materials you are viewing. 

You may be asked to leave certain personal items in the library lobby while viewing materials from the archives. Some of these items include:

  • Food or drink
  • Bags/backpacks 
  • Pens or markers (pencils are okay)
  • Photographing devices (please ask the archivist before photographing anything from the archives)