The Archives and Special Collections Center at Seton Hall is also the repository for the Archdiocese of Newark, and as a result we have many Catholic materials and artifacts. Some of the most interesting of these objects are those used in sacramental ceremonies and rituals. We have many examples of chalices, which are used to … Continue reading “Sacramental Objects in the Archives”
Welcome to Archives Month at the Msgr. William Noé Field Archives and Special Collections Center, ground floor, Walsh Library, opposite the Walsh Gallery. We are offering three opportunities to get to know us: Thursday, 16 October @ 3pm Thursday 23 October @ 5:30pm Thursday 30 October @ 11am We will have some objects on display, … Continue reading “Archives Celebrates October Archives Month”
Several collections in the Archives and Special Collections Center have received new finding aids over the summer, allowing researchers access to new materials on a variety of topics. Robert F. Garner papers, 1946-1998 (bulk 1976-1987), ADN 0003.010: Robert F. Garner (1920-2000) served as priest and bishop in Hudson and Essex counties in NJ. This collection … Continue reading “New Finding Aids: Summer 2014”
* The first set of cataloged books from the recently acquired John Concannon Irish Collection are available for research request via the Archives & Special Collections Center. Mr. Concannon previously served as the National Historian for the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a freelance writer for various newspapers and magazines including the Irish Echo, Newsweek … Continue reading “News from Archives & Special Collections”