Special Collections and Archives: Behind-the-Scenes

“Furman’s Second Century: A Bicentennial Exhibition, Part Two, 1926-2026.”

See (and touch!) highlights from Furman’s rare book and archival collections and learn how they are being used in the classroom for teaching and research.

Directions to the Library via Main Gate

From Poinsett Highway (US 276 West), take the exit toward Furman University and enter campus through the main gates. At the first traffic circle, take the 5th exit and proceed down the Furman Mall. Midway down the Furman Mall take a left and park into the Daniel Chapel parking lots. Once parked, it will be approximately a 1/8 mile walk to the library main entrance.

Directions to Library via Timmons Arena Gate (South Gate)

From Poinsett Highway (US 276 West), take the exit toward Timmons Arena and Paladin Stadium. Turn onto Old Buncombe Road and then turn right onto Duncan Chapel Road. Continue for roughly half a mile and turn right onto Timmons Drive through the Timmons Arena gate. Proceed past Timmons Arena and the Paladin Stadium and make a right onto Cherrydale Lane.  Proceed into the traffic circle and take the first exit onto the Furman Mall.  About halfway down the Furman Mall turn right at Daniel Chapel and park in those parking lots designated for visitors.

Directions to the Special Archives and Collections (from within the library)

Once you have reached the library and entered on the main floor, the Special Collections and Archives can be accessed to your right.  You may either take the elevator and push the button for Floor 2, or you may find the stairwell to the right, past the Research Desk, and proceed up the flights of stairs until reaching the top level.