The Barnard Archives & Special Collections is open at limited capacity, by appointment only. We also offer remote research/scanning services for all researchers and access to our digital collections online. Please reach out to archives@barnard.edu with research requests and questions.

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The Barnard Archives and Special Collections collects and makes accessible materials that document campus and academic life at Barnard, as well as broader feminist histories.

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The Barnard Archives and Special Collections reading room is open in a limited capacity, by appointment only. Please email archives@barnard.edu with research questions or to make an appointment. More details and updates are available on our COVID-19 updates page.

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News & Announcements

New Collection from the Coalition for Women Prisoners

The staff of the Barnard Archives and Special Collections is excited to announce the Coalition for Women Prisoners Collection!

September 23, 2022

Activist-Artist Sabra Moore Returns to Barnard

Moore’s solo exhibition “WORDY” — hosted by the College’s Archives — tackles themes of race, class, and violence.

July 11, 2022

Barnard Expands the Ntozake Shange ’70 Papers

An addition to the collection of the feminist playwright’s journals, correspondence, and personal effects allows scholars and students to dive deeper into her legacy and work.

April 4, 2022

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