Pembroke Library was situated on the top floor of Pembroke Hall, the first building erected in 1897 for the use of Pembroke College, the Women's College at Brown.The building served in a strictly academic capacity until 1971, when it was renovated to contain office spaces. In 2008, Pembroke Hall was renovated again, and Pembroke Library was repurposed as classrooms, conference rooms, office spaces for the Cogut Center for the Humanities and the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women.
The collection includes materials from the daily running of the library, including two stamps, an hours sign, annual reports, library committee records, and staff orientation guides. Although the dates of this collection are from 1918-1993, most items are from 1961-1993.
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
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.
Pembroke Library Papers, OF-1X-16, Brown University Library.
This collection is arranged in a single series.