Archives FAQ

We are happy to complete research for you. To request that research be conducted for you, please contact the Archives with as much information as you can, and the Archivist will contact you as soon as possible.

There are several ways in which we can ascertain this. We have an extensive collection of Alumni Files. Remember that there can be inconsistencies in how names are spelled and that women can be listed under either their married or maiden names. If you are looking for information on a specific graduate or attendee, an alumni file is the best source of that information. We also have a List of Graduates for each year. You can search this the same way you would the alumni files. Contact the Archives for more information. If you are not completely certain that your relative attended Albion, be aware that Albion seems to be often confused with Adrian and Alma Colleges when it comes to family histories.

Our collection of Historical Photographs and Alumni Photographs are both indexed. Some alumni photographs are still located in the historical photographs collection, so be sure to check both places for the image you need. If you find your relative’s name in the index, please contact the Archives for additional information on how to obtain a copy of the image. Please see our policy on reproductions.

Information on and photographs of campus buildings and landmarks are available at the Archives. Please contact the Archives for more information.

Our vertical files, which contain historical information on programs, professors, speakers, events, etc., are indexed. Additionally, our campus newspaper, the Pleiad is available digitally on this website and is word searchable. This publication can provide a wealth of information. Please contact the Archives for information concerning what is included in the file and how to obtain copies. Please see our policy on Reproductions.

Generally, we do not have the baptism, marriage, membership, or funerary records of individual churches. To check on whether or not this is true for your search, contact the Archives to see if the type of record you need is available for a specific church.