In this section

• About the Simmons College Archives
  • College Archives Forms
• Collections and Resources
  • College Records
  • Manuscripts Collection
  • Historical Book Collections
  • Charities Collection
  • Notable Women of Simmons College Digital Scrapbook Collection
• Simmons College History
  • A Brief History of Simmons College
  • Presidents of Simmons College
  • Women of Simmons College, 1900-1920
  • Traditions of Simmons College
  • Buildings of Simmons College
  • History of Garland Junior College
• Records Management
  • Storage and Retrieval of Records
  • Records Retention Schedules
  • Electronic Records Guidelines
  • Vital Records Guidelines

Simmons College Archives

The Main College Building, featured in this 1909 postcard from the College Archives' collections, was built in 1904 at 300 The Fenway--two years after Simmons College first offered classes!

For the history of this and the other buildings of Simmons College, including the Residence Campus, Freshman Campus, the Academic Campus, and the Schools of Social Work and Management, please visit the Buildings of Simmons College exhibit presented by the College Archives.

Please Note: The images and text on the Simmons College Archives web site are made available for study purposes only. They may not be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the Simmons College Archives. For further information, please call 617-521-2440.

Page updated: July 9, 2007

Simmons College Archives

About the College Archives

The Simmons College Archives and Special Collections Department was established in 1974 to collect, preserve, and organize the historic records of Simmons College. ( See the College Archives Authorization Policy for more information.) In 1980, the Archives was dedicated to the memory of Colonel Miriam E. Perry Goll ('30).

Simmons College was founded in 1902 "to furnish to women instruction and training in such branches of art, science, and industry as may be serviceable in enabling them to acquire a livelihood." The Archives and Special Collections holdings reflect the unique professional character of the College and its early commitment to training women in nursing, secretarial/management work, retailing, library science, social work, home economics, and teaching. The department is open to students, faculty, alumnae, and other interested researchers.

The College Archives has prepared a number of resources about its collections of Archival College records, manuscript collections, photographs, historical books, and charitable organization materials, as well as exhibits of historical photographs, and information on the history of Simmons College. For more information on any of the Archives' collections or on the history of Simmons College, please contact the Archives staff.

Staff:

• Donna Webber College Archivist, donna.webber@simmons.edu 617.521.2440
• Jason Wood Associate Archivist & Records Manager, jason.wood@simmons.edu 617.521.2441

Hours and Directions:

• Monday - Friday:
  • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
  • please call 617-521-2440 or 617-521-2441 or email to schedule an appointment
• Saturday and Sunday:
  • closed

The Simmons College Archives is located in Room L220, Beatley Library.. Map and Directions

Please Note: The images and text on the Simmons College Archives web site are made available for study purposes only. They may not be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the Simmons College Archives. For further information, please call 617-521-2440.

Page updated: July 8, 2008