About Sophia Archives
About Sophia Archives
Sophia Archives is dedicated to preserving and providing access to the historical documents and records of the educational institutions established by Sophia School Corporation(*1). In collaboration with the Archives of the Japan Province of the Society of Jesus and other related organizations, we utilize historical materials for education and research. Through these efforts, we strive not only to support the growth of Sophia School Corporation but also to contribute to local communities and society through diverse activities.*1 Sophia University; Sophia University Junior College Division (student admissions discontinued as of AY2024); Sophia School of Social Welfare (closed as of March 31, 2022); Eiko Gakuen Junior and Senior High School (Kamakura City, Kanagawa); Rokko Junior/Senior High School (Kobe City, Hyogo); Hiroshima Gakuin Junior and Senior High School (Hiroshima City, Hiroshima); Sophia-Fukuoka Junior-Senior High School (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka).
Message from the Director
Director: Yuichi Tsunoda, Associate Professor, Department of Theology, Faculty of Theology message hereHistory of Sophia Archives
Sophia Archives traces its origins to the establishment of the Historical Materials Compilation Committee in 1977, which was formed to compile the Jōchi Daigaku-shi shiryōshū (Historical Materials of the History of Jōchi Daigaku). At that time, there was a growing need to systematically collect, record, and preserve the university’s historical materials to prevent their dispersal, and the committee was organized for this purpose. In 1979, the Jōchi Daigaku-shi shiryōshitsu ( Historical Materials Office) was set up within the General Affairs Division, continuing efforts to collect and organize documents and photographs related to the university. In 1980, the first volume of the Jōchi Daigaku-shi shiryōshū was published, and over the course of 15 years, the entire series was completed. In 2020, the organization was restructured as Sophia Archives, with the mission of collecting, preserving, and making accessible historical materials not only from Sophia University but also from all schools established by Sophia School Corporation. Today, in addition to preserving paper-based materials, Sophia Archives is actively engaged in digital archiving and providing information online.Record of Activities
Activity-report 2020-2024 (written in Japanese) is here (9.3MB)Collections
- Materials related to the founding and history of Sophia School Corporation
- Records of student life and extracurricular activities
- Administrative documents
- Donations from faculty, alumni, and other affiliates
Sophia Archives Database
Digitized historical materials, including catalog information, are made available to the public through our database.