Have you ever wondered what campus life looked like 30 (or 50, or 100) years ago? Are you interested in researching the history of Holy Cross, Worcester, or the Jesuits? Did you come across a book labeled "SPEC COLL" in the catalog and aren't sure what that's about? Ask an Archivist! The friendly and helpful staff of Archives & Distinctive Collections are available to answer your questions, assist with research, and more. Here are a few answers to frequently asked questions:
Questions
General questions about the Holy Cross Archives and Distinctive Collections can either be submitted through the Ask an Archivist Form, or by emailing archives@holycross.edu.
Questions about Donating Material to the Holy Cross Archives and Distinctive Collections can either be submitted through the Ask an Archivist Form, or by emailing archives@holycross.edu.
Questions about the Deaf Catholic Archives, should be directed to Rev. Joseph Bruce, SJ, Curator of the Deaf Catholic Archives at jbruce@holycross.edu.
Questions about Crossworks, the College's internet repository, should be directed to Lisa Villa , '90, Holy Cross' Digital Scholarship Librarian at lvilla@holycross.edu.
Staff
Rev. Joseph Bruce, S.J., Curator of the Deaf Catholic Archives,
jbruce@holycross.edu
Sarah Campbell, Archivist,
scampbel@holycross.edu (508) 793-2575
Lydia Cochran, Archives and Distinctive Collections Coordinator,
lcochran@holycross.edu (508) 793-3570
James Damon, Archives Evening Supervisor,
jdamon@holycross.edu (508) 793-3570
Cameron Fontaine, Digital Initiatives Archivist,
cfontain@holycross.edu (508) 793-2706
Lenora Robinson, Project Archivist, Deaf Catholic Archives,
lrobinso@holycross.edu (508) 793-3509
Abby Stambach, Head of Archives and Distinctive Collections,
astambac@holycross.edu (508) 793-2506
Lisa Villa '90, Digital Scholarship Librarian,
lvilla@holycross.edu (508) 793-2642
Fax number
(508) 793-2372
Mailing Address
Staff Member's Name
College of the Holy Cross
Dinand Library
1 College St.
Worcester, MA
01610
Location
The Holy Cross Archives are located on the third floor of Dinand Library. The elevator is located to the left of the stairs.
In-Person Research
Hours:
Monday - Tuesday
9:00am-12:00pm By Appointment Only
1:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm Open to the Public
Wednesday - Friday
9:00am-12:00pm By Appointment Only
1:00pm-4:00pm Open to the Public
Appointments may be requested by emailing archives@holycross.edu with at least 24 hours in advance. Please include information about the materials you wish to see in your email.
All researchers must comply with the Reading Room Usage guidelines.