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The 2011 guidebook is compiled by the offices of the dean of faculty and vice president and dean of student services. The policies and procedures described in the guidebook are published as fully accurate to the best of the college's knowledge, but are subject to change without notice.

Questions or comments regarding the guidebook should be directed to Jo Cannon.

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Archives and special collections

Lower level two (Library 014), accessible through the "D" staircase or elevator in library lobby
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 a.m.–noon; 1-4 p.m. Other times by appointment. You are advised to call before coming.
Gay Walker, Special Collections Librarian. Library 015, extension 7782 (503/777-7782)

The archives, on lower level two of the library, contain material documenting the history of the college. Among its collections are files of former presidents, faculty, and alumni; college and student publications; the papers of Simeon and Amanda Reed, Thomas Lamb Eliot, Mary Barnard ’32, and Philip Whalen ’51; and other manuscript files.

Special collections include rare books and other materials not in the open stacks, such as illuminated manuscripts; German publications from World War II; Diderot's Encyclopedie and Holinshed's Chronicles; books by and about Reed alumni, faculty, and staff; antiquarian maps; and the Lloyd J. Reynolds collection.

Also available are an unusual collection of Belgian literature, the A.E. Doyle collection of architectural books, artists' books, the Miller collection of best sellers--the most popular titles published from 1895-1952--and the original copies of senior theses by Reed students.