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archives & records management
Archives Hours
- Monday, 1:00pm-9:00pm
- Tuesday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
- Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, CLOSED
Research Hours (no appointment required)
- Mondays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:00am
- Thursdays, 3:30pm-5:00pm
All other times require an appointment made at least 48 business hours in advance
Cleveland Colby Colgate Archives Collections
- Haystack: access the archives' digital materials
- Digital Newspaper Database: search full-text of student & historical newspapers
- Manuscripts: personal documents of notable men and women of New Hamsphire
- College Archives: the records of the college
- Journals and Newspapers: historical newspapers and periodicals
About the Archives
The Archives is home to many types of primary source material that document the history and development of Colby-Sawyer College, including photographs, correspondence, yearbooks, and manuscripts.
In addition to institutional records, the Archives maintains the Colby Sawyer College's Special Collections which consists of the college's selection of rare books as well as manuscript collections of notable men and women from New Hampshire, including the late New Hampshire Congressman James C. Cleveland's papers and the Pillsbury Family papers.
Before visiting the Cleveland Colby Colgate Archives, please read the following tutorials and consult the reading room policies.
Services
The Colby-Sawyer College archivist is available to answer questions, to serve as a research consultant, and to provide class instruction and tours. Research requests received in person, through the mail, over the phone, or via electronic mail will be handled as time and the availability of the staff allows.
Please direct requests to College Archivist Kelli Bogan, Cleveland Colby Colgate Archives, Colby-Sawyer College, 541 Main Street, New London NH 03257, 603-526-3360, or via email.
