About Us

Mission Statement

The mission of Clemson University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives is to collect, arrange, preserve, and make accessible materials relating to the history of Clemson University and its research endeavors. The Special Collections and Archives inspires discovery, cultivates knowledge, advances research, and preserves cultural heritage to create a distinctive learning environment for the Clemson University and the broader community.

Approved January 30, 2020

Staff

Sean Baker
Reference Specialist
Strom Thurmond Institute 109A
864.656.2277
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Brenda Burk
University Records Officer
Library Depot 112
864-656-5176
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Nicholas Byers
Archives Specialist
Strom Thurmond Institute 118
864-656-0234
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Jim Cross
Manuscripts Archivist
Strom Thurmond Institute 120
864.656.5182
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Le Datta Grimes
Oral Historian
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Susan Hiott
Curator of Exhibits
Strom Thurmond Institute 124
864.656.0665
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Taylor Matthews-Naylor
Records Analyst
Library Depot 113
864-656-0680
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Carl Redd
Archives Specialist
Strom Thurmond Institute 124
864.656.7741
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Laurie Varenhorst
Archives Specialist
Strom Thurmond Institute 124
864.656.5181
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Tara Wood
Instruction  and Outreach Archivist
Strom Thurmond Institute
864.656.3214
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Directions and Parking

Directions

The Special Collections Library is located on the lower level of the Strom Thurmond Institute building on the Clemson University campus. The address is: 230 Kappa Street, Clemson, SC 29634.

Parking

Pay by space metered visitor parking is available along the driveway to the Strom Thurmond Institute building. Spaces are marked with white lines and numbers.

If you have several days of research planned, you may get a multi-day visitor pass at Parking Services. For more information, contact Parking and Transportation Services

Contact Us

Email

archives@nullclemson.edu

Reference Desk

864.656.3031

Mailing Address

Special Collections and Archives
Clemson University
230 Kappa Street
Clemson, SC 29634-3001