h1. McDaniel College



h2. Mailing Address

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McDanielCollegeArchives at Hoover Library2 College HillWestminster,MD 21158-4390{*}Contact: Barbara O'Brien*


*Phone: 410\857-2793*


*E-mail: bobrien@mcdaniel.edu*


*Web:&nbsp; http://hoover.mcdaniel.edu/archives/*

*Access to Collections:&nbsp;*<!--  /* Style Definitions */  p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal 	{mso-style-parent:""; 	margin:0in; 	margin-bottom:.0001pt; 	mso-pagination:widow-orphan; 	font-size:12.0pt; 	font-family:"Times New Roman"; 	mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 	{size:8.5in 11.0in; 	margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; 	mso-header-margin:.5in; 	mso-footer-margin:.5in; 	mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 	{page:Section1;} -->&nbsp;The Archives is open to the public during operating hours.&nbsp; It is strongly suggested that patrons make an appointment by calling or emailing the Archives.
h2. Hours of Service
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h2. Overview

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The Archives contains mostly inactive records of the McDanielCollege.&nbsp; Many of the special collections of the College are also in the Archives.&nbsp; Listed below are archives and special collections that highlight Marylanders and Maryland History.
h2. Special Services

* Microfilm/microfiche printout
* Photocopies
* Scanning
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h2. Type of Materials

* Architectural Documents
* Artifacts
* Audiovisual Materials
* Books and Monographs
* Institutional Records
* Maps
* Microforms
* Musical Scores
* Newspapers
* Oral Histories
* Personal Papers
* Photographs
* Primary Resources
* Printed Ephemera
* Prints and Drawings
* Serials
* Vertical File Material

h2. Detailed Description of Collections
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