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Using Our Web Site Main Collections of: Other Collections Include: The Joint Archives, a department of Hope College, is the consolidation
of the archival collections of Hope College, Holland Historical Trust
(Holland Museum), Western Theological Seminary, and other organizations
that contract for archival services. USING THE AUTOMATED COLLECTION GUIDE What follows are instructions to ease access to the materials. All archival
materials must be used in the reading room and are accessed by working with
one of the Archives reference staff. GUIDE TO THE COLLECTIONS The computer version of the guide will allow you to search for names, words, or subjects which are contained in the descriptions of materials held at the Joint Archives. The Guide is divided into three sections. Numbers beginning with an "H" (H88-1000) are from the Hope College Collection, those with a "T" (T88-1000) are in the Holland Historical Trust Collection (Holland Museum) and those with a "W" (W88-1000) are from the Western Seminary Collection. Similar letter designations are used in the other portions of the automated system. If a hot link connect exists in the abstract it will take you to a detailed register (inventory) of the collection to the folder level, history/biography, and scope and content note describing the collection strengths, weaknesses, and organization. When searching note the collection name and number in order
to help the Archive's staff locate materials you need. This listing is a consolidation of the photographs contained within the Hope College, Holland Historical Trust (Holland Museum), and Western Theological Seminary collections. Over 200,000 images are included. Note the number at the end of each entry for access. Begin Your Collections Search BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS This collection consists of files for individuals and families important to Hope College, Holland, or the Reformed Church in America (RCA) that are regularly updated by Archives staff. These files generally include news clippings, news releases, resumes, and the like. Note the name of the file and the suffix (in parentheses) for access.Begin Your Collections Search TOPICAL FILES These files contain general information on a particular topic of local or institutional interest. Note the name of the file and the suffix (in parentheses) for access.Begin Your Collections Search PAMPHLET COLLECTIONS The Joint Archives of Holland maintains a comprehensive pamphlet collection. Note author, title, and suffix (in parenthesis) for access.Begin Your Collections Search CHURCH FILES Within the Western Theological Seminary collection there is a file on nearly every Reformed Church in America congregation. The Holland Museum Collection also has information on local Holland churches. Note suffix (in parenthesis) for access. Anniversary books, bulletins, membership directories, and newspaper clippings are a sampling of the information found in these files.Begin Your Collections Search BUSINESS FILES These files contain basic information and newspaper clippings on many of the business both past and present of the Holland area..Begin Your Collections Search NEWSPAPER and MAGAZINE INDEXES ALUMNI NEWS MAGAZINE INDEX This index contains listings for articles in the Alumni News Magazine (1947-1975). The Alumni News Magazine was published by the College and contains articles on alumni happenings, marriages, births, deaths, etc.Begin Your Collections Search ANCHOR INDEX This index contains listings of articles in The Anchor (1899-date). The Anchor is a weekly newspaper put out by Hope College Students. It contains articles written by students about Hope College events, people, issues, etc. Note: (This is a rough index. It contains tens of thousands of references and was prepared by past and present volunteer staff.)Begin Your Collections Search NEWS FROM HOPE COLLEGE INDEX This index contains listings of articles in News From Hope College (1973-date). News From Hope College is a newsletter put out six times a year by the college. It contains articles on students, alumni, events, issues, alumni listings, etc.Begin Your Collections Search |
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