Reformed Church in America Archives

06/09/2022

"One fold in a manuscript is a step from the path of righteousness, two a misdemeanor, while three should be classed a felony."

- J. C. Fitzpatrick Manuscript Division, Library of Congress. 1921 "Notes on the Care, Cataloguing, Calendaring and Arranging of Manuscripts" (second edition, page 21)

We've been quiet too long. Some news coming your way soon!

-Matt

05/11/2022

It is both rewarding and sad to see your intern turn in their swipe card and parking pass as they leave to move on to bigger and better jobs.

-Matt

02/08/2022

What's a good way to start off a new sub-series of the HSRCA? Having two books come out at the same time and the second book rocketing up to a #1 New Release spot. That's right, that just happened.
This book is a MUST for anyone in a position of leadership.
-Matt

https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Reformed-Church-Polity-Reason/dp/1950572242/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=foundations+of+reformed+church+polity&qid=1644325019&sprefix=foundations+of+church+po%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

01/01/2022

Happy New Year everyone!

11/24/2021

Today we bid farewell to another great librarian. Michele was with us for just a short time, but her impact on the library was profoundly positive. I stand by my assessment that she is one of the top five librarians Sage Library has ever had.

-Matt

10/17/2021

As we all prayerfully watch General Synod at home, remember to start planning your next vacation at the RCA Archives!

-Matt

Everyone should visit their archives at least once!

09/03/2021

So here is the long awaited Hurricane Ida update. Nothing was lost, and only minor damage to the office.

I believe Elton John said it best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHMoeH2xtxI

-Matt

Elton John & Eric Clapton's All Star Band performing I'm Still Standing live at The Prince's Trust Rock Gala charity event held on the 20th June, 1986 at Wem...

09/02/2021

The final entry in our Paul de Kruif series.

You can pick up a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Constant-State-Emergency-Microbe-Activist/dp/1950572064/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=constant+state+of+emergency&qid=1628731811&sr=8-1

-Matt

Historical Series of the Reformed Church in America

08/26/2021

Another entry in our Paul de Kruif series.

You can pick up a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Constant-State-Emergency-Microbe-Activist/dp/1950572064/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=constant+state+of+emergency&qid=1628731811&sr=8-1

-Matt

Historical Series of the Reformed Church in America