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
Email
Brenda Burk
University Records Officer
Library Depot 112
864-656-5176
Email
Nicholas Byers
Archives Specialist
Strom Thurmond Institute 118
864-656-0234
Email
Jim Cross
Manuscripts Archivist
Strom Thurmond Institute 120
864.656.5182
Email
Le Datta Grimes
Oral Historian
Email
Susan Hiott
Curator of Exhibits
Strom Thurmond Institute 124
864.656.0665
Email
Taylor Matthews-Naylor
Records Analyst
Library Depot 113
864-656-0680
Email
Carl Redd
Archives Specialist
Strom Thurmond Institute 124
864.656.7741
Email
Laurie Varenhorst
Archives Specialist
Strom Thurmond Institute 124
864.656.5181
Email
Tara Wood
Instruction and Outreach Archivist
Strom Thurmond Institute
864.656.3214
Email
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
Reference Desk
864.656.3031
Mailing Address
Special Collections and Archives
Clemson University
230 Kappa Street
Clemson, SC 29634-3001