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Trinity Western University Archives
Identity area
Identifier
TWU
Authorized form of name
Trinity Western University Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
University/College;Library
Contact area
Contact information
(Primary contact)
Sylvia Stopforth, University Archivist
Address
Street address
7600 Glover Road
Locality
Langley
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
V2Y 1Y1
Telephone
604-513-2023 ext. 3925
Fax
604-513-2063
Located on the upper level of the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
Description area
History
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
It is the mandate of the Archives at the Library at T.W.U. to serve as the repository of the recorded history of Trinity Western University. Through the acquisition and preservation of these records, and the provision of access to them, the Archives supports and furthers the mission of the University. In order to fulfill its mandate, the Archives acquires archival materials which document the mission, characteristics, decisions and activities of the Trinity Western University community. In addition to the official and unofficial records of the University, the TWU Archives has also acquired the private papers of the following three individuals: Mel Smith, Robert Thompson, and Lyle Wicks.
Buildings
Holdings
Total Volume: 100 metres of textual records
Inclusive Dates: 1956 to present
Predominant Dates: 1964-1983
Inclusive Dates: 1956 to present
Predominant Dates: 1964-1983
Finding aids, guides and publications
Website provides an overview of services and resources, and provides researchers with the ability to access and search the archival database, which contains descriptions of photographs and textual records documenting the history of the University since 1961.
Access area
Opening times
During the spring term the Archives is open to researchers
* Wednesdays from 2 to 4:30 pm
* Thursdays from 9 am to 12:30 and 2 to 4:30 pm
* Saturdays from 10 am to noon
Contact the archivist to arrange for an appointment.
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
Reproduction services
Public areas
Control area
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 23, 2011.
