Located on the first floor of the Olin Library, the Department of Archives and Special Collections is responsible for acquiring and preserving collections of special value to Rollins and the Central Florida community.  The mission of the department is to "assemble, preserve, and make accessible the official records of Rollins College and its special, historical collections."

Search the Special Collections and Archives:

Browse Archives Collections:

Archival Collections in Archon

Search Archon for descriptions of files, photos, and other materials housed in our collections, which can be viewed in person in the Rollins College Archives.

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Digital Archives

First launched in 2003, Rollins Digital Archives are designed to enhance public awareness and broaden users' access to the unique historical materials in the Olin Library, and to promote the use of primary sources and support the teaching and learning at Rollins and in local communities. Through thousands of historical images and textual records, Rollins' liberal arts heritage and its tradition of excellence, innovation and community are vividly represented.

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Digital Collections

Digital Collections are special projects overseen by Archives and Special Collections, or conducted as collaborative research by faculty and students.

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Special Collections

The materials in the special collections are unique and diverse, ranging from early printed books to modern first editions, private press books, and rare books on Floridiana.

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History, Policies, and Services:

About the Archives and Special Collections

Learn more about the history of the Archives and the content of the collections.

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Policies and Services

The policies for archival use and services available to patrons are available here.

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Citation Guides

Several guides are available for citing resources from the Archives.  If you need additional help with citations, you can ask a librarian. Chicago Citation Rules for Primary Source Documents MLA Citation Rules for Primary Source Documents Style Guidelines for Honors Theses

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Archives on the Web

You can also find more information from the Special Collections and Archives on Facebook and Wordpress. A. J. Hanna, from the Rollins Archives From the Rollins Archives Blog