The collection was assembled beginning in November 2009 by its original director, ancient/medieval manuscript specialist Scott Carroll, in cooperation with Steve Green, president of Hobby Lobby and the collection's benefactor.
Mulai dikumpulkan pada bulan November 2009 oleh direktur asalnya, spesialis naskah kuno/medieval Dr. Scott Carroll, bekerja sama dengan Steve Green, presiden Hobby Lobby dan penyantun koleksi itu.