Collections By Subject

Most of the Lear Center collections can be roughly grouped into the following subject areas. These subject areas represent the core strengths of the collections.

Environmental Studies
Women's Studies
Children's Literature and Illustration
American Literature and History
Local History and Literature (New London County)
History of Printing and Private Presses

Contact Information:

Benjamin Panciera
Ruth Rusch Sheppe '40 Director of Special Collections
Phone: 860-439-2654
Email

Nova Seals
College Archivist
Phone: 860-439-2686
Email

Linda Lear Center for
Special Collections & Archives
Charles E. Shain Library
270 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320