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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.

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Barnard College Unveils Francine A. LeFrak Center for Well-Being and Ethel S. LeFrak Theatre, Pioneering Student Health, Financial Fluency, and the Arts

Luminaries gathered at the College for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and performances to pay tribute to the LeFrak family’s commitment to artistic excellence and community wellness.

June 11, 2025

Before Students Break for Summer, They Give Back and Go Green

Barnard students donate thousands of pounds of gently-used items as they move out, building on the College’s innovative program to reduce waste, support future students, and benefit the surrounding community.

June 4, 2025

A Historic Herbarium Goes Digital

Delicate leaves and flowers from the Barnard Archives are being scanned and digitally preserved for future scholars

June 2, 2025

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