Archives

Hours

The Archivist is usually on campus from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Other times may be arranged with the Archivist by calling Ext. 7357.

Collection

The Evangel library houses the official college archives, including:

• Thousands of pictures
• Old yearbooks and student handbooks
• Complete collection of the Lance (Evangel's student newspaper)
• Oral history tapes and transcripts
• Various historical and classroom documents, including syllabi and Vision, the Alumni publication

Perhaps Evangel's premiere collection is the O'Reilly Hospital Collection covering the former World War II O'Reilly Hospital, which became the home to Evangel University in 1954. This collection includes pictures of the old military barracks, hospital operating rooms, other preserved pictures, maps, oral history tapes with transcripts, and other information from the time the hospital was in operation. The Assemblies of God Archives is another recommended source for information on the spiritual heritage of the university.

Explore the Collection Online

• Founding of Evangel
• Klaude Kendrick Library
• O'Reilly General Hospital
• Evangel College Buildings (pdf)
• O'Reilly Hospital Historic Events (pdf)

Organizational Method

Though thousands of pictures are currently being digitized, for now all items are stored in archival boxes in two rooms on the second floor of the Klaude Kendrick Library. The archivist has organized the items according to type and size, and has also made available various finding aids to make access easy for visitors. More information, including these finding aids, is available upon request.

Special Services

Requests for photos and other information are filled on a case-by-case basis depending on copyright restrictions. However, Shirley Shedd or Woodvall Moore are usually more than willing to email picture files or fax information as needed to the press or individual researchers. When extensive research is needed it is recommended that the researcher visit Evangel University in person.

The credit line, "Used by permission of Evangel University Archives" should appear with published photographs, along with appropriate credits in bibliographies, forewords, or introductions. Copies of publications that include information from the Evangel University Archives are also appreciated.

All photographs are the property of Evangel University.
Publication or reproduction in any manner is prohibited without written consent of the University.