Along with Memorial Collection, this album was released a week prior to the fiftieth anniversary of Holly's death (February 3, 1959) on January 27, 2009.

The critical reception for Memorial Collection was fairly positive.

Memorial Collection generally got higher ratings from critics than Down the Line: Rarities.

The following people contributed to Memorial Collection:

The Memorial Collection is situated in a new building, specifically designed by architect Ivo Kurtović for the purpose of housing the art collection.

Lectures held at The Memorial Collection have a goal to encourage the exchange of ideas and experience in different art techniques.

Memorial Collection, which includes over 200 European and American works from the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Other specialized collections include the Dordt College Archives and the Dutch Memorial Collection.

In the year 2000, the Memorial Collection began presenting every awarded work with its own theme exhibition.

Adventures in the Middle Ages: A Memorial Collection of Essays and Studies.