This Month in Archbold History: First Edition of Arch-ives, Predecessor of Archbold Magazine, Published

March 1962

This Month in Archbold History: First Edition of Arch-ives, Predecessor of Archbold Magazine, Published

Archives, now known as Archbold Magazine, has been a familiar periodical to Archbold employees and community members for more than a half-century. The first edition, published in March 1962, hit breakrooms 63 years ago this month.

While Archbold Magazine is a dependable sight in mailboxes throughout the community today, it originally began as the hospital’s internal newsletter. It was originally titled “ARCH-IVES,” “Arch” for Archbold and “Ive” meaning belonging to.

The hospital newspaper transitioned from an employee publication to a widely distributed publication throughout the community. In 2023, the publication was renamed Archbold Magazine to more clearly demonstrate its mission to share news and health information from Archbold. 

Today, Archbold Magazine shares exciting news from within the health system and healthy living information for its readers. The magazine is distributed regionwide to approximately 35,000 homes.

Look out for the Summer issue of Archbold Magazine, and visit www.archbold.org/magazine to catch up on past issues.

For more Archbold historical facts and centennial information, please visit www.archbold.org/100.