For many years, the Pembroke College clothing was stored in the attic of Alumnae Hall unbeknownst to university staff. In 2017, the facilities department brought the clothing to the attention of the Pembroke Center archivist. After that, archives staff gathered and processed the clothing that remained.
The Pembroke College Clothing collection includes dresses, tops, skirts, and jumpsuits, likely produced by Pembroke College students for sewing lessons or theatrical productions. The clothing was made approximately between the 1920s through 1970 though these dates are only estimated based on garment style. Conditions range from good to poor with primary issues being fraying and tearing.
For many years, the Pembroke College clothing was stored in Alumnae Hall unbeknownst to university staff. In 2017, the facilities department brought the clothing to the attention of the Pembroke Center archivist. After that, archives staff gathered and processed the clothing that remained.
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
All researchers seeking to publish materials from the collections of the John Hay Library are requested to complete a Notice of Intent to Publish, available on the John Hay Library website or by request, prior to reproducing, quoting, or otherwise publishing any portion or extract from this collection. Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Pembroke College Clothing, AC.1ZP.2017.008, Brown University Library.
The Pembroke College Clothing collection includes dresses, tops, skirts, and jumpsuits, likely produced by Pembroke College students for sewing lessons or theatrical productions. The clothing was made approximately between the 1920s through 1970 though these dates are only estimated based on garment style. Conditions range from good to poor with primary issues being fraying and tearing.
All researchers seeking to publish materials from the collections of the John Hay Library are requested to complete a Notice of Intent to Publish, available on the John Hay Library website or by request, prior to reproducing, quoting, or otherwise publishing any portion or extract from this collection. Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Pembroke College Clothing, AC.1ZP.2017.008, Box [#], Pembroke Center Archives, John Hay Library, Brown University.
Collection is arranged into one series alphabetically by garmet description.
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.