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Donald Milford Payne – African American Historian & History Maker

The annual commemoration of Black History Month is officially celebrated during February within the United States and Canada. The significance of this tribute has led other nations to celebrate the African Diaspora at different times throughout the year including the Netherlands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom for example. These instances of wider tribute across the … Continue reading “Donald Milford Payne – African American Historian & History Maker”

African American Catholic Month &; Archival Resources

November is National Black Catholic History Month and the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center honors this legacy by preserving long-term holdings and continually acquiring relevant resources in order to provide our research community with valuable primary source materials for consultation purposes year round. With this in mind, our Research Center celebrates … Continue reading “African American Catholic Month &; Archival Resources”

African American Studies – 50th Anniversary of Distinction

The legacy and importance of formal African American Studies curricular development on campus goes back five decades. Originally known as the Center for Black Studies, its founding date of August 1, 1970 heralded the start of a unique and valuable learning opportunity for the Seton Hall University academic community which continues to this day. From … Continue reading “African American Studies – 50th Anniversary of Distinction”

Walsh Gallery Receives Donation of African Art and Artifacts

Retired Seton Hall University Librarian and Assistant Professor, Richard E. Stern recently donated a significant collection of African art and artifacts to the University. Stern acquired the objects when he was a volunteer in the Peace Corps in Liberia from 1969 to 1970. The donation includes more than sixty-five pieces of cloth – some hand-dyed … Continue reading “Walsh Gallery Receives Donation of African Art and Artifacts”

Bishop Joseph A. Francis’s Pastoral Letter on Racism

To celebrate Black History Month we want to spotlight collection materials that relate to Black History (you can read our blog post on the papers of Dr. Francis Hammond, Seton Hall’s first Black professor, here). Today we will be highlighting the Bishop Joseph A. Francis collection, and more specifically, his pastoral letter on racism published in … Continue reading “Bishop Joseph A. Francis’s Pastoral Letter on Racism”

Explore Sacred Texts at Walsh Gallery

Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University is proud to invite the community to experience a unique exhibit of sacred texts from our expansive rare book and manuscript collections. This exhibit showcases a rich tapestry of religious devotion, drawn from traditions that include Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. Each piece tells a story of faith, creativity, … Continue reading “Explore Sacred Texts at Walsh Gallery”

Walsh Library Acquires Signed First Editions of Gwendolyn Brooks and James Baldwin

Walsh Library has acquired signed first editions of books by some of the biggest names in African American literature: James Baldwin and Gwendolyn Brooks. Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) was one of the most influential poets of the twentieth century, the first Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize and the first Black woman to serve as … Continue reading “Walsh Library Acquires Signed First Editions of Gwendolyn Brooks and James Baldwin”

Walsh Gallery Exhibits Objects from Seton Hall’s History “Out of the Vault” January 31 – May 13, 2022

The Walsh Gallery presents “Out of the Vault,” an exhibition of objects that illuminate important moments in Seton Hall’s history. The exhibition situates the viewer with the founding of Seton Hall College in 1856 by James Roosevelt Bayley, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Newark and nephew of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton – the … Continue reading “Walsh Gallery Exhibits Objects from Seton Hall’s History “Out of the Vault” January 31 – May 13, 2022”

Winter Holidays Across Cultures

The dark days of December are punctuated by the celebration of religious and cultural holidays, and festivals worldwide. At Seton Hall University there are a many ways to celebrate throughout this month. One of our most anticipated traditions is the annual Christmas tree lighting which takes place this year at 6pm on Monday, December 6th … Continue reading “Winter Holidays Across Cultures”

Object of the Week: Mangbetu Effigy Jug

Mangbetu Effigy Jug (reproduction) Teaching Collection – Seton Hall University Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology Collection T2017.01.0009 Courtesy of the Walsh Gallery CELEBRATING AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH 2021 This year’s annual celebration of African American History Month is anchored by the theme “Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity,” which focuses on the African diaspora … Continue reading “Object of the Week: Mangbetu Effigy Jug”