The Hendrix Archives resides on the second floor of the library, beyond the Henley Room. Also called the Special Collections, the archives is not just a collection of histories about Hendrix, but, in fact, it is the history of Hendrix. Within the boxes, folders, and albums are the artifacts of Hendrix College. The archives exists as a repository not only for Hendrix memorabilia, but also for important college documents and records. Also in this room and the Henley Room are collections of rare books and Arkansiana.
The archives is open to anyone wanting to use the materials for research. The materials must stay within the library, but a copier is available for patron use. Call (501) 450-4558 for more information.
Hours
The archives are open by appointment. Please contact Judy Robinson to set up an appointment (501) 450-4558.
Stebbins Collection
The Stebbins Collection contains rare books, many of them first editions, on topics related to Arkansas. Howard Stebbins donated the over 500 item collection, many of which exist in no other library. The collection is in the Henley Room on the second floor of the library and can be searched using the online catalog. All Stebbins materials remain in the library, but patrons are free to research and photocopy what they need.
Arkansas United Methodist Archives
The Arkansas United Methodist Archives is on the second floor of Bailey Library near the college archives. Please see the Arkansas United Methodist Archives page for more information.
Mills Library
Wilbur D. Mills' papers are housed in an archives on the first floor of Bailey Library. A replica of his office is in the Mills Center for the Social Sciences. The papers span the former U.S. representative's thirty-eight years in Congress, including the years 1957-1975 when he chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. The archives contains more than 900 boxes of correspondence, pamphlets, and photographs. The replica of Mills' office contains his desk, photos, and other memorabilia. Mills is a Distinguished Alumnus and a former Trustee of Hendrix College.
Mills Library is open to researchers by appointment. Please contact Judy Robinson at (501) 450-4558 to make an appointment or for further information.
Last Modified on 8/12/2009