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GEORGE J. MITCHELL DEPARTMENT OF
RESEARCH GUIDES
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES

Architectural History of Bowdoin College Resources

Primary and seconary sources about Bowdoin's campus and buildings

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Introduction

The majority of primary sources pertaining to Bowdoin's buildings and campus are located and preserved in the Library's George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives. This guides provide an overview of the major manuscript collections and archival record groups that document the design and construction of the college's buildings from the early 19th century to the present day.  Also included here is a list of books that provide a good starting point for researching the architecture of the college, and links to various sources for visual materials.

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About the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives

The George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) collects, preserves, and makes available unique rare books, manuscripts, historical College records, and increasingly, digital collections. Students, scholars, and all with an interest are invited to explore and learn from these world-class collections through their own research as well as our varied exhibits, instructional sessions, and public programs.

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