The John Richard Allison Library Archives and Special Collections

Identity area

Identifier

JRA

Authorized form of name

The John Richard Allison Library Archives and Special Collections

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  • University/College
  • Religious Organization

Contact area

 

Patrick Ansah, Archivist

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Address

Street address

Regent College 5800 University Blvd.

Locality

Vancouver

Region

BC

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Description area

History

Geographical and cultural context

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Administrative structure

Records management and collecting policies

The John Richard Allison Library holds the joint collection of Regent College and Carey Theological College, and is one of the major theological libraries in western Canada. The archival unit of the library is the official repository that acquires, processes, preserves, and makes accessible for use the institutional records of Regent College and Carey Theological College. In addition, the archival unit acquires and encourages donations from its Board of Governors, Presidents, faculty/staff members, students, alumnae and other private/personal papers and manuscripts of individuals that pertain to
the research interests of the institutions. An example is the professional records of Dr. Stanley Grenz which were generously donated to the archival unit in 2010.

Buildings

Holdings

The Allison Library has approximately 150,000 items (books, microfiche, microfilms, video tapes, CDs, DVDs, and audio tapes). Other collection of rare and early printed works comprise largely of Anglican, Puritan and Evangelical works, including the works of authors such as Richard Baxter (1615-1691), John Bunyan (1628-1688), and George Whitefield (1714-1770). Several archival materials are also being processed for use.

Finding aids, guides and publications

Website provides information about the services and holdings of the John Richard Allison Library and its archival unit.

Access area

Opening times

Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Also open by appointment).

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Accessibility

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Research services

Reproduction services

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Status

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Dates of creation, revision and deletion

Created July 12, 2011.

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Access points

Access Points

  • Clipboard

Primary contact

Regent College
5800 University Blvd.
Vancouver, BC