Collection Listings

Collection Descriptions & Catalogs

The Marion E. Wade Center contains collections of materials related to each of the seven authors in a variety of formats. Updates are added frequently. Note that some materials require advanced notice for retrieval.

Online Catalog

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Collections Overview

A brief summary listing of the types of materials housed at the Wade Center.

Manuscripts

The manuscript holdings include handwritten or typed drafts of pre-published works by the seven authors.

Author Libraries

Listings of books that were in the possession of the seven authors, now in the Wade Center's holdings.

A-V Recordings

Collection listings of the sound & video recordings available for use in the Reading Room.

Letters

Collections of correspondence by, to, or about the seven authors, and their families and friends.

Additional Resources

Collection Development Summary (pdf) – This document summarizes the Wade Center's mission, programs, services, and collection goals and priorities.
Citing Wade Center Materials: A Guide (pdf) - For assistance with citation formatting for Wade Center materials.
Wheaton College Guide to Copyright - An overview of copyright law.
"Off the Shelf" Blog - Read the Wade Center's blog "Off the Shelf" to learn more about Wade Center museum exhibits and collections, including highlights of individual artifacts.

Any questions regarding the Wade Center holdings may be emailed to the attention of the archival staff at: wade@wheaton.edu

Connect with the Wade Center
By Mail:
Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton College, 501 College Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187
See "Plan Your Visit" page for street address
630.752.5908
wade@wheaton.edu
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