About the Linda Lear Center

Mission Statement: The mission of the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives is to maintain the history and support the teaching mission of Connecticut College by developing, preserving, and promoting the College’s special collections and archives to the College community and outside researchers.

The Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives serves Connecticut College’s students, staff, and faculty as well as catering to outside researchers, community members, and other educational institutions. The staff members at the center are knowledgable of the collections and are ready to help with research requests. To learn more about the Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives, please visit our FAQ page. 

Staff Members at the Linda Lear Center