Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I search for something by year?
On the left of our site you will see a search box. Type in the year as e.g. 1920 or 1920s. If you want multiple years, separate years with a comma e.g. 1920, 1960, 2010.
Why can't I can't find anything when I type in "red" or "hat"?
Our search engine does not return word queries less than or equal to three letters. A word descriptor with less than or equal to three letters will read "Your query returned no results." We are working on a solution. In the meantime, try other word descriptors, longer than 3 letters, to find what you are looking for. For example, instead of "hat" try "hats" or instead of "red" try "scarlet."
The Fashion Archive
How would I get permission to use the imagery from the digital archive?
You can contact the HCC Archivist, Denise Hulett, denise.hulett@hccs.edu
How do I donate items to the archive?
As a first step, you can contact our Fashion Archive Curator and Fashion Department Professor, Alexander Chapman - alexander.chapman@hccs.edu
How do I make a financial contribution to the fashion archive?
You can make a tax deductible contribution directly to us the HCC Fashion Archive through the HCC Foundation online at HCC Fashion Archive Fundraising. Please earmark the donation to say it is for the HCC Fashion Archive.
Can I visit the archive?
Individual and group visits are available by appointment only. To coordinate your visit, please contact Alexander Chapman - alexander.chapman@hccs.edu or Denise Hulett - denise.hulett@hccs.edu