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Special Collections

Welcome! Explore Rare Books, Manuscripts, Art, Artifacts, Digital Collections, and College Archives

Search the Collections

Tripod is the online research portal and library catalog for the TriCollege Libraries. Search rare book, manuscript, children's book, and archival collections in Tripod by selecting "Bryn Mawr: Special Collections" using refine options on the left side of your search results page, or by selecting "TriCo Special Collections" in the dropdown menu.

Tripod is the TriCollege Libraries' catalog. Find other collections & search tools.

Summer Hours

During the summer we are open by appointment Monday-Thursday. We are closed May 26th for Memorial Day, June 19th for Juneteenth, and September 1st for Labor Day. Email speccoll@brynmawr.edu to make an appointment. 

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Faculty Collaboration

We partner with faculty to bring a variety of programs and experiences to the classroom. Learn more about how to reserve materials, schedule a class visit, and plan individual and small group research visits.

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