With this issue comes the sad news of Larry Wagenaar’s departure for the Historical Society of Michigan to become its Executive Director. Since taking my position in January, 1997, I have been fortunate to learn many things from Larry concerning the directions archival agencies must take in order to flourish as repositories and providers of historical information to the public. I, with the rest of the staff, wish Larry luck with his new position and look forward to his leadership on a broader scale.
Unfortunately
we will also be saying goodbye to two other employees. Abby Platt of Mt. 
Pleasant,
Michigan, andAllyson Boggess of Walworth, New York, will be leaving at the end
of this semester. Both joined us in the fall of 1997 and will be greatly missed.
They have contributed much to our processed holdings and will be remembered
fondly for their friendly demeanor and work ethic.
This spring we have some new faces processing and assisting in the many duties we so eagerly approach. Joining us are Michelle Smith from Olympia, Washington, and Erin Hoopes from Chestertown, Maryland. Both are actively engaged in processing collections for the winter semester, and Erin will stay for the summer to become the Oral History Coordinator. You can read more about the exciting topic that she and I have chosen for this summer in a related article.
Lastly, you will learn more about a new collection that our visiting archivist, David Andrews, processed. After processing the William Angus, Jr. papers, David thought that this man’s story should be told, as well as an example of his quality poetry. David has also selected a few of our other missionary collections that might be of interest to you. Each tells a fascinating story of the Reformed Church in America’s mission to spread the word of God, and the men and women who had a part in that mission.
Geoffrey D. Reynolds