Welcome to Greenslade Special Collections and Archives
The Special Collections and Archives Reading Room is now located in Library Building C.
The Greenslade Special Collections and Archives consists of two main collections: Special Collections and the Kenyon College Archives. Special Collections includes rare books and special subject research collections. The Kenyon College Archives contain material related to the history and people of Kenyon College.
The department is named in honor of Thomas Boardman Greenslade K1931, longtime College archivist and Kenyon alumnus.
Hours & Contact
Due to the limitations of our temporary home, visits to Special Collections & Archives are by Appointment Only.
Appointments can be scheduled using the request form on the Home page.
Email: archives@kenyon.edu
Phone: (740) 427-5668
Events
August 29: Fall Semester Begins
September 13: Women at Kenyon: Celebrating 50 Years of Coeducation
September 27-29: Homecoming
October 10-11: October Break
October 18-20: Family Weekend
October 31: Founders' Day & Matriculation
November 23-30: Thanksgiving Break
December 16-20: Exam Week
December 21-January 12: Winter Break
Request an Appointment or Submit a Research Request
Reading Room Regulations
In order to create a positive experience and protect materials, we ask all visitors to follow these rules:
- DO - Sign in at the Welcome Desk at each visit
- DO - Place coats and bags in the cubbies
- DO NOT - Bring food or drink beyond the Welcome Desk
- DO - Handle materials with care and keep in order
- DO NOT - Write or mark on any materials
- DO - Use only pencil when writing
- DO - Use laptops, tablets, or cameras; no flash please
- DO - Ask for assistance with scanning or copy requests
