1101 19th Avenue

Located at the corner of 19th Avenue and Scarritt Place, the 15,000-square-foot building at 1101 19th Avenue South houses Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Since Fall 2023, this space has served as the university’s hub for preserving and providing access to rare books, manuscripts, and archival materials.

Special Collections and University Archives

Special Collections provides access to Vanderbilt’s most unique and historically significant materials. Researchers, students, and faculty can explore collections that document the university’s history as well as broader cultural, political, and social movements.

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Faculty Commons – Room 105

Inside Special Collections, Faculty Commons (Room 105) offers space for faculty engagement and development. The room is available for:

Faculty workshops and seminars
Faculty Senate meetings
Small gatherings and events that support teaching, research, and collaboration

The Faculty Senate also maintains a dedicated office on the building’s second floor.

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Building History

Constructed more than six decades ago, the architecturally distinctive building was acquired by Vanderbilt in 2015. It previously served as the home of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society archives.