Archives Services

Providence Archives is a private repository providing reference and research services to Sisters of Providence and Providence Health staff. Reference services may also be provided to historians, scholars, and the general public. We respond to telephone, letter, or e-mail requests, but cannot conduct extensive research for persons outside the religious community and sponsored Providence ministries and institutions. Researchers may be provided access to limited historical resources at the Archives after submitting detailed, focused requests. Many of our materials are confidential and access is restricted.

Hours

Staff: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Researchers: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment

Note: Providence Archives is located within a private facility which houses people with heightened health care vulnerabilities, and must respond swiftly to the threat of pandemics and other community illnesses by limiting or excluding visitor access.

Fees

Photocopies: 20¢ per page
Photograph Reproduction: Depends on reprint size and existing negative
Publication: $25 per image, one-time use
Student Transcripts: $10 for one official transcript; $5 for each additional official copy
School of Nursing Transcripts: Fees variable; review information on Transcripts Request page

Requests

To request archival records, historical information or photographs, please contact us by email or complete our online form.

If you are looking for current or recent medical records, view our guidance here.

Staff

Manager: Peter Schmid
Senior Archivist: Elizabeth Russell
Visual Resources Archivist: Grant Mandarino
Artifact Collections Curator: Jessica Long
Assistant Archivist - Technical: Pamela Hedquist