Special Collections & College Archives holds rare and unique items such as early printed books, manuscripts, historical artifacts, ephemera, contemporary fine press and artist’s books, and materials related to the College’s history.
Our staff brings expertise and creates a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning through instruction and collaboration. We provide the broadest possible access to our resources while being guided by professional best practices, standards and ethics. We are committed to sharing knowledge, amplifying new voices, and sparking creativity.
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(323) 259-2852
Mary Norton Clapp Library, 3rd Floor
Occidental College
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles CA 90041-3314
Helena de Lemos
Special Collections Instruction and Research Librarian
hdelemos@oxy.edu
Jocelyn Pedersen
pedersen@oxy.edu
Alanna Quan
Archivist
aquan3@oxy.edu
Director of Special Collections and College Archives
specialcollections@oxy.edu