Recently, the Archives received a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission to organize and describe a large collection of records from Irish immigrant cultural organizations, primarily the Ancient Order of the Hibernians. These records show how immigrants to the United States organized themselves to help one another. These mutual aid organizations provided an early … Continue reading “Irish Immigrant Mutual Aid Societies in New Jersey”
Within the month of March and various commemorations honoring both Women’s History and Irish American Heritage, the Monsignor William Noé Archives & Special Collections Center houses a number of resources that represent these corresponding subject areas. In regard to specific examples, our repository also plays host to the legacy of Miss Rita M. Murphy … Continue reading “Rita Murphy – Educator, Media Trendsetter, and Icon of Irish Enlightenment”
In honor of Lá Fhéile Pádraig (St. Patrick’s Day) and Women’s History Month, the name Alice Stopford Green is one that has a prominent place in the Scoláireacht Stairiúil ar Éire (Historical scholarship on Ireland) as one of the earliest twentieth century intellectual chroniclers who was able to write in depth with the benefit of diverse and … Continue reading “Alice Stopford Green – Irish Historian and Political Pioneer”
From Friday the 13th and black cats to tossing salt over one’s left shoulder to ward off evil spirits, superstitions and rituals are rooted in a mixture of religion, mythology, and folklore. They have the power to ward off evil, bring good luck, cure sickness, even stop people from performing certain activities on certain days. … Continue reading “Irish Superstitions and Rituals”
The connection between Seton Hall and its tradition of Irish influences is a relationship that has been strong from the beginning and has been intertwined in various ways into the present day. Counted among the most tangible examples can be found in the Archives & Special Collections Center and specifically within our Irish Book holdings … Continue reading “Irish New Testament and the First President of Seton Hall”
With March upon us an increased interest in learning about the culture, history, individuals, events, and traditions associated with the Irish experience is both evident and welcome! However, when it comes to finding resources related to both Éire proper and Irish-America alike we offer year-round opportunities to study a wide-range of subject areas related to, … Continue reading “Studying Ireland, Irish Resources in the Archives and Special Collections Center”
When it comes to understanding print culture and erudition potential in seventeenth century Ireland this era provided an early look at how published communication would take on deeper and more wide-spread significance over time As scholar Raymond Gillespie noted in his work – Reading Ireland : Print, Reading and Social Change in Early Modern Ireland … Continue reading “Reading Ancient Éire – Oldest Volumes in the Setonia Irish Collection”
A common thread shared by most students enrolled in a formal educational program is the traditional meeting in a classroom space of some type with a teacher to guide lesson plans and discussion regardless of time or place. For example, in Ireland during the nineteenth century there were some academies that remained largely private, separately … Continue reading “Early Irish Education – Nineteenth Century “How To” Guide Books”
Taighde a thionscnamh. March is widely recognized as the time when the feast of St. Patrick is celebrated, but it has also been specially designated as Irish history month. In the spirit of learning not only about the patron saint of Ireland, but more extensively about the history, culture, arts, spirituality, language, literature, and other aspects about, and emanating from Éire we encourage … Continue reading “Irish Studies, Scrúdaigh & Special Collections…”
One year ago, Seton Hall’s Monsignor William Noé Field Archives and Special Collections Center received two grants: one to process the papers of New Jersey politicians, and one to process the papers of Irish fraternal organizations. Apprentice archivists were hired and trained by Seton Hall staff, and they got to work organizing boxes of material, … Continue reading “New Collections Available to Scholars in the SHU Archives”
