About the Archives

The Department of Archives and Special Collections acquires, preserves, and makes accessible unique and rare materials documenting the history of Rollins College and the Central Florida community.

Our History

The Department of Archives and Special Collections was founded in 1933 as the Department of College Archives. It was formally established in 1954 by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of President Hugh McKean. In 1985, it was merged with Special Collections. The Department's location changed several times until it was moved to its current location in the Olin Library in 1998.

Let's Get in Touch

The Archives is available to answer any general or specialized research questions you may have. We can also schedule a research visit with you and/or a group and assist you during your time on-site Our services include:

assisting with general/specialized research questions;
reviewing and accepting donations;
scheduling and reserving the Reading Room for a class, club meeting, and/or research visit;
mini tours in the Reading Room, and more!

We welcome walk-ins and appointments during our open hours from both Rollins community members and the general public.

Schedule Research Visit Schedule Class Visit

Contact

archives@rollins.edu
407-646-2421

Hours

Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Visit

Olin 151, Olin Library
1000 Holt Ave - 2744
Winter Park, FL 32789

Meet the Team

For specialized questions, you can contact individual members of the team:

Wenxian Zhang
Head of Archives & Special Collections, Professor
wzhang@rollins.edu
407-646-2231

Rachel Walton
Digital Archivist & Records Manager, Associate Professor
rwalton@rollins.edu
407-691-1127

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Liriam Tobar
Archives & Digital Services Coordinator
ltobar@rollins.edu
407-646-2421

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