Brown University's Special Collections at the John Hay Library holds a wide variety of material relating to the lives, experiences, and scholarship of the campus's Jewish community, alongside extensive resources relevant to the field of Judaic Studies. This research guide compiles notable holdings in our collections in order to aid in discovery and access. Resources are organized into three main categories: Student Experiences, Faculty and Administration Papers, and Judaica and Jewish Studies Resources.
University Archives and Manuscripts provide vibrant sources with which to conduct research and engage classes using original sources. Contact Special Collections via Ask Us to help you get started using our collections and staff expertise. Use of Brown's Special Collections is free and open to the public. Reading room appointments must be made at least three days in advance. More information can be found here.
