Historical & Special Collections
Harvard Law School’s latest information on COVID-19
In response to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Harvard Law School Library, including Historical & Special Collections (HSC), is open to current Harvard University students, faculty and staff only until further notice. HSC staff are responding to research queries and holding research appointments remotely, but reproduction services will be limited. Please email specialc@law.harvard.edu with any questions or concerns.
Open to all, Historical & Special Collections (HSC) connects researchers around the world with legal history, and supports the Harvard Law School’s research, teaching, and learning mission. Aligned with the Harvard Law School Library’s mission and strategic plan, HSC’s expert staff stewards the Law School’s rich collections by acquiring, cataloging, preserving, sharing, and digitizing materials to maximize their use. We strive to integrate these collections into the life of the Law School and beyond, connecting them with researchers onsite, in the classroom, and around the world.
Video: Welcome to Historical & Special Collections; view an illustrated transcript of the video here.
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Hours
Beginning September 7, 2021, the Historical & Special Collections Reading Room, the Root Room, is open by appointment to current Harvard University students, faculty and staff from 10 to 5, Tuesday-Friday. Please email specialc@law.harvard.edu to arrange an appointment.
Please note the Root Room is closed for appointments on Wednesday, October 6th.
Announcements
Historical & Special Collections staff are available Monday-Friday to assist researchers remotely.
To get in touch with us, please email specialc@law.harvard.edu. Thank you.
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Exhibits
View online content that supports our exhibits on display in the Library’s Caspersen Room!
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Image credits: Photos by Brooks Kraft, 2014.