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Archives and Special Collections Phillips Academy Archives To an unusual degree the history of Phillips Academy is entwined with those of our nation. The Academy Archive contains extensive documentation of the history of the school, but in a larger sense it reflects the development of America. It is an extensive collection comprising over 6,000 linear feet of records and continues to grow. The merger with Abbot Academy in 1972-1973 brought Abbot's Archive into the academy, so the founding of both schools is well documented in our archive. The Phillips Academy Archives are home to such collections as the head of school papers dating back to 1778, student records, financial records and an extensive visual collection. Student publications, including a complete run of The Phillipian, the student newspaper first published in 1878, are also housed in the archive. The archive collection is available to scholars and researchers demonstrating a need. Upon request to Ruth Quattlebaum, the Academy Archivist, materials can be made available. Please contact the archivist in advance, at or by telephone 978-749-4069, to arrange an appointment to use materials. Rare Books and Special Collection The Rare Books and Special Collection of the OWH Library is home to many unique and wonderful items. Materials are designated with "SP COL" in OWL, the library's online catalog. These collections include:
Other popular items are the comic books, fine examples of fore-edge painting and rare 19th century bindings. To access these materials or to arrange a tour, please contact Mr. Timothy W. Sprattler, Assistant Director and Head of Special Collections at , or by telephone 978-749-4226. |
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