Simmons College

About the College Archives

The Simmons College Archives collects and makes available materials that document and reflect the history and development of Simmons College.  The Simmons College Archives was established in 1974 and, in 1980, dedicated to the memory of Colonel Miriam E. Perry Goll ('30).  The Archives welcomes Simmons students, faculty, alumnae, and administrators, as well as other interested researchers.

The College Archives collects official college administrative and committee records, publications, photographs, audio-visual materials, memorabilia, student theses and dissertations, and manuscript collections of alumnae/i and current and former members of the faculty and administration . The College Archives also maintains a historical book collection and a collection of the records of charitable organizations.  More information on all these materials can be found on the College Archives' Web site.

The College Archives also invites users to learn about the history of Simmons College through visiting the on-line exhibits of the College's presidents, traditions, student life, buildings, and more. 

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News from the Archives

Women Leaders Library Display

In honor of "Brave Women, Bold Ideas, Big Change," the Committee of 200's conference being held at Simmons on Tuesday, the College Library has prepared several exhibits celebrating women leaders and entrepreneurs.  Just inside the Library's entrance, books about women...

History of Convocation Exhibit at the College Archives

The Convocation ceremony at Simmons College has traditionally served as the official welcoming of students and faculty into the new academic year. Simmons Convocation began as a dedication to the College's founder, John Simmons. In honor of this year's Convocation...

College Archives Display of Early Children's Books

The College Archives invites the Simmons Community to visit a display of selections from the Archives' collection of historical children's books. Books by Lewis Carroll, Louise May Alcott, Beatrix Potter, and others--many dating back to the 1800s--are prominently featured, as...

College Archives Display of Historic Simmons Spring

The College Archives invites the Simmons Community to Think Spring and learn more about some of the College's most fun annual events!  The Archives has prepared an exhibit--complete with vintage photographs--on the history of Spring Spree and the Simmons Cup...

Today's Hours

Beatley Library:
8:30AM-5:00PM

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