Exhibitions

From "Her smile so soft, her heart so kind" to "Dip me in chocolate and throw me to the lesbians"

From Oberlin College Archives and Special Collections, this exhibit features love through three centuries of mementos, letters, photographs, and even several locks of human hair.

Where Have All The Flowers Gone?

This three-part exhibition at Terrell Main Library, Oberlin College Archives, and the Conservatory Library presents letters, concert ephemera, campus publications, scores, and sound recordings related to the folk music scene at Oberlin 1953–1972.

Art in the Archives of Oberlin College

Art in the Archives of Oberlin College showcases historically significant visual works with deep stories informing Oberlin’s rich history.

Out of the Box

Out of the Box is a semi-permanent exhibit of historical objects in the Oberlin College Archives reading room. See the exhibition catalogue.

The Oberlin Sanctuary Project

The Oberlin Sanctuary Project, with student, faculty, staff, and community partners, explores what it means to be a sanctuary campus or community.

Architecture of Oberlin College

An interactive guide to Oberlin College's architecture and monuments from its founding in 1833 to the present, with detailed historical information.

Oberlin's Namesake

Virtual exhibit on Oberlin’s namesake, John Frederick Oberlin, featuring College Archives objects, photographs, and video.