Research

The Triplett Memorial Military History Collection (TMMC) is a collection of books, videos, periodicals and memorabilia pertaining to the military throughout history.

The original donation of more than 5,000 books and other items was given to the Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center by Don Wesley-Brown, a veteran and former paratrooper. While the biggest part of the collection is U.S. Civil War history, the Triplett Memorial Military History Collection includes books on every war in which the United States has been involved – from the American Revolution to the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

According to Mr. Brown, “[T]here [has] been a Triplett in the armed forces in every war from the French and Indian War to the present time.” The collection is named in honor of his mother’s family name.

The collection was supplemented by a donation of 1,100 books on World War II from Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Poe, Sr. These books had belonged to Mrs. Poe’s brother, Frank James Farkus III, who had fought in World War II under General George Patton. About a third of the books are written in German and view the war from the German prospective.

Additional volumes were donated to the collection by Richard R. Jaeger, III, in memory of his son Richard Robert Jaeger, IV, a graduate of The Citadel, and by Gordon R. “Rich” Elwell.

The Reinhardt University Archives

Located on the second floor, the Archives is a rich repository of the official papers and Reinhardt University history. The collection includes historic letters and documents, photographs and memorabilia, as well as Reinhardt catalogs and yearbooks. The Archives is a growing collection and welcomes gifts that expand our understanding of the University’s history. View the Archives finding aid to see the list of items available in the Reinhardt University Archives.

Located nearby are two interesting furniture items—the desk that belonged to Captain Reinhardt, a co-founder of the University, is on permanent display, along with a desk belonging to Fredonia Blanton, Reinhardt’s first graduate who later became a long-time faculty member.

Special Collections

Over the years, the library has acquired a number of interesting early editions and small noteworthy collections. Of particular interest are the Annie Laurie Jones Cunyus Hymnal Collection and the Rick L. Pope Phonograph Record Collection, both located in the Archives Room, and the Triplett Memorial Military History Collection, located on the third floor.

For more information

For more information about the Archives and Special Collections or to discuss a gift to the collection, please contact the library at library@reinhardt.edu or call 770.720.9120

The Children’s Collection is located on the third floor of the Waleska campus library.  A special room houses the easy reader and picture books while juvenile non-fiction and young adult fiction is located near the Triplett Memorial Military History Collection.

This collection, of particular interest to Education students, features more than 2000 works of fiction and nonfiction, ranging from picture books and easy readers to young adult literature.

The collection is available for community children and youth to use. Books may be borrowed for a three week period.

More than 150 of these are written in Spanish or in a bilingual format.

The leisure reading collection is a variety of bestselling fiction and nonfiction, in both book and audiobook format.  The collection rotates as new books are published and older ones lose popularity.

Leisure reading materials are available for 3 week check-out, regardless of patron type.  This allows everyone a chance to use these books.

If you would like to suggest a title, please contact the library at library@reinhardt.edu or call 770.720.9120.

The Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center is a three story, 30,000 square foot library located in the center of Reinhardt University. Originally dedicated as the Hill Freeman Library in 1969, the facility was expanded, renovated and rededicated as the Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center in 2003. Further renovations which added study rooms, meeting rooms, a classroom, and a technology lab were completed in 2017.

The Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center features:

1st floor entrance faces the Hasty Student Life Center.  This area houses the entrance to the After Hours Library, as well as Starbucks at the Library which includes lounge and table seating.

2nd floor entrance faces the Lawson and Tarpley Centers and houses the library’s service desk, book and media collections, and the Ken White Faculty Resource Lounge. The periodical, leisure reading, manga, and reference collections plus the new books displays, the Archives and Special Collections room and staff offices are also on this floor.

3rd floor contains the open computing area, printer, group study rooms, a classroom, a technology lab, a conference room, a large community gathering room, the Children’s Collection, and the Triplett Military History Collection. The terrace offers a wonderful view of the center of campus, as well as tables for studying outside.

The Music Library for the School of Performing Arts is located in the Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center on Reinhardt’s Waleska campus.

The Music Library houses musical scores, recordings, and other materials related to music study.  Use of the Music Library collection is restricted to Reinhardt University students, faculty and staff.

Students, faculty and staff may access various music databases through the library’s electronic resources. These databases include access to sound recordings, videos, and scores as well as research materials.

For more information about the Music Library collection and services, please contact us at library@reinhardt.edu or call 770.720.9120.

The library offers LibGuides, which are research guides for a variety of subjects and topics.