"Raising an Ebenezer": Archives as a Religious Means of Remembering
By definition it is the purpose of archives to collect and preserve materials that document the work and activity of persons, organizations, and cultures, for the benefit of those who follow. Such materials can prove to play an active and vital role in the process of remembering, through the tellin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Theological Library Association
2015-02-01
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| Series: | Theological Librarianship |
| Online Access: | https://serials.atla.com/theolib/article/view/2366 |
| Summary: | By definition it is the purpose of archives to collect and preserve materials that document the work and activity of persons, organizations, and cultures, for the benefit of those who follow. Such materials can prove to play an active and vital role in the process of remembering, through
the telling of stories. This activity can support a library’s endeavors to connect with users in this dimension of its services, and to fulfill its mission. The present essay provides an overview of such initiatives at Wheaton College. |
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| ISSN: | 1937-8904 |