Welcome to the Trinity College Archives and the Watkinson Library

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use this Site?

To search all collections, type a keyword into the search bar. The drop-down boxes and date fields allow you to further customize your search. Search results can be narrowed by repository, material type, subject, language, or name by clicking on any of the "Additional filters" appearing to the right of your search results list. Click on any of the tabs at the top of this page to browse holdings by repositories, collections, digital materials, subjects, or names.

What is a finding aid?

Finding aids are detailed inventories of unique collections that provide information about the creation, historical context, and contents of primary source materials.

Please note that not all of our collections have been processed, and we are continually creating new finding aids.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

For contact information or general department information, such as our hours, mission statement, and additional resources, please visit the Watkinson Library homepage.