Sketch for Mother Seton medal designed by Dieges and Clust paint and pencil on paper 14 1/2″ x 11 1/2″ c. 1969 2018.17.0001a MSS 0006 Monsignor Noe Field Archives & Special Collections Center Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774 – 1821) was born in what would later become the United States and was canonized on … Continue reading “Object of the Week: Sketch of Mother Seton Medal”
We are thrilled to introduce #ArchivesDeepDive, a recurring series of write ups on the research done within the Msgr. William Noe Archives & Special Collections by our own staff and students, faculty, and members of the general public. The Archives & Special Collections recently welcomed Professor Sean Harvey into the Reading Room for a sneak … Continue reading “#ArchivesDeepDive: Exploring the Seton family papers with Professor Sean Harvey”
January 23rd marks National Handwriting Day which was established in 1977 to promote and celebrate the usage of writing instruments from the quill to ballpoint pens along with the paper upon which such methods as cursive, script, and other self-expression is put into print for posterity. This particular date was also chosen to commemorate the … Continue reading “Documenting Setonia – Written by Hand and Handled With Care”
This date – January 4, 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the foundress of the Sisters of Charity and the first American-born to be canonized a saint. As the patroness of American Catholic Education and the Catholic University of New Jersey that bears her name we perpetually remember … Continue reading “Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton & Bicentennial Remembrance”
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first successful Moon Landing by humankind, this month has been a time of reflection in regard to the wonders of inter-galactic exploration that have made history. The American space program was very active during the 1960s as a number of different astronauts and support staff completed memorable … Continue reading “A Moment in Space and Time – Seton Hall Honors A Pioneering Astronaut”
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Archives & Special Collections Center is proud to present an exhibit that honors some pioneering female professionals who made a difference in the building of a stronger administrative and educational institution over the last several decades on campus. List of First Female Faculty at the Urban Division of … Continue reading “Women of Accomplishment and Authority Honoring the First Female Administrators and School Leaders of Seton Hall (1928-1959)”
With the advent of programs like Who Do You Think You Are produced by Lisa Kudrow and Henry Louis Gates’ Finding Your Roots on PBS, genealogy research has become even more popular than before, particularly with more and more resources available online. Did you ever wonder about the genealogical history of Seton Hall? It may seem … Continue reading “Seton Hall’s Madison Roots”
A History of the Family of Seton during Eight Centuries is a two-volume work written by George Seton in 1896 that details the history of the Seton family back to the 10th century. Drawing on an earlier work by Sir Richard Maitland, he traces the main line of the Seton family to its origin. A … Continue reading “A History of the Family of Seton during Eight Centuries”
Last year, the Archives and Special Collections Center acquired materials of special importance to the Seton Hall community: the Seton family photograph album and two books belonging to the Seton family. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American born saint, founded the first congregation of sisters in the United States, the Sisters of Charity; opened the … Continue reading “The Archives presents the Seton family photograph album”
Franz Mayer of Munich Stained Glass Panel – Chapel of the Immaculate Conception lead and glass 21 1/5” x 12 1/5” 1903 2016.10.0002 Seton Hall University Archives and Special Collections This stained glass window from the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Seton Hall University was one of six panels which were installed in 1903 … Continue reading “Object of the Month: Stained Glass Panel – Chapel of the Immaculate Conception”
