Special Collections consists of Wilmington College Archives and the Quaker Collection.

Special Collections has a threefold purpose:

a) House the archives of Wilmington College

b) Develop and maintain a research collection of printed materials on all aspects of Quaker history, philosophy, thought, and practice

c) Serve as the depository for the official records of the Wilmington Yearly Meeting and the Ohio Valley Yearly Meeting

Special Collections are available by appointment only.

Special Collections Frequently Asked Questions

Researcher's Request for Information form

Wilmington College Archives

The College Archives collects, preserves, and makes available information and materials about Wilmington College's history, activities, and programs.

Holdings include student newspapers, yearbooks, college catalogs, and other campus publications, photographs, committee minutes, departmental office files, and related College memorabilia.

The Quaker Collection

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The Quaker Collection contains approximately 7,000 volumes, ca. 1800-present. The collection includes books covering all aspects of Quaker history, philosophy, thought and practice, bound periodicals, several hundred pamphlets, tracts, and rare books, and a small collection of books for children and young adults. The Quaker Collection also retains the published minutes of various Yearly Meetings throughout the United States. The Collection is divided into circulating and rare materials. The circulating materials can be checked out for 3 weeks with one renewal. The rare materials can be viewed in house by appointment only.

Genealogy Policy

All Genealogy inquiries should be directed to:

Clinton County Historical Society ATTN: Genealogy Department 149 East Locust Street P.O. Box 529 Wilmington, OH 45177

Under the terms of a joint operating agreement, the Wilmington College Archives & Quaker Collection and the Clinton County Historical Society share the responsibility for genealogy inquiries. The Historical Society acts as a clearinghouse to assess each question and provides a response or referral. Wilmington College accepts questions on referral, and supports the work of the Historical Society's volunteer genealogy researchers. Paid professional research assistance is also available through the Historical Society.

The joint operating agreement was established to provide better service by cooperating and pooling resources and to allow each institution to better fulfill its own mission and goals.

While the Clinton County Historical Society focuses on regional and family history, the Wilmington College Archives & Quaker Collection will continue to collect and preserve college records, books and periodicals on Quakerism, original Quaker meeting records of the Wilmington Yearly Meeting and the Ohio Valley Yearly Meeting, and manuscripts and photos of Quakers. For broader Quaker genealogical inquiries, see The Quaker Corner on the internet.

Before making any inquiries, genealogists are urged to consult the following sources: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy by William Wade Hinshaw. Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends in Indiana by Willard Heiss. Monthly Meetings in North America: a Quaker Index, 4th ed., by Thomas C. Hill.

In addition, many Quaker records have been microfilmed and are available through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) Family History Center. Consult your telephone directory for the one nearest you.

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