Library News Blog
Prepare yourself for Thanksgiving dinner discussions about your family history by attending a presentation on Irish genealogy, sponsored by Pirates of Irish Persuasion & Extraction (PIPE) at Seton Hall University on Friday, November 11th, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Alan Delozier, D.Litt., Humanities & Outreach Librarian will share an overview of this important topic and … Continue reading “Irish Family Genealogy and Library Usage Presentation”
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”
The recent release of the book entitled: Seton Hall University, A History, 1856-2006. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2023) by Dr. Dermot Quinn is a detailed work that commemorates the development of our institution over its first 150 years of operation. This work is the detailed product of the documentary vision achieved by Dr. … Continue reading “Seton Hall University History Book & University Libraries Support”
March is Irish Heritage Month. With this observance in mind and at hand, there are an abundance of resources to share with you. We are delighted to announce the successful conclusion of our Irish history project at the archives which was generously funded by the New Jersey Historical Commission, Irish Immigrant Solidarity in New Jersey, … Continue reading “The Éire of Library Exploration”
The Monsignor William Noe Field Archives and Special Collections has received a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission to process its collections documenting Irish immigrant history. The project, titled “Irish Immigrant Solidarity in New Jersey, 1870-Present,” will organize and preserve an enormous collection of papers donated to the archives by John Concannon, the historian … Continue reading “Special Collections Receives $19,872 Grant from New Jersey Historical Commission”
Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising We are pleased to announce a new exhibit on the 1916 Easter Rising which is being hosted by the Walsh Library Gallery and Archives & Special Collections. The Easter Rising also known as the Easter Rebellion is perhaps the defining moment in modern Irish history. The Rising set the … Continue reading “New Exhibit: The 1916 Easter Rising”
A trial of ProQuest’s database British Periodicals available to SHU students and faculty until December 18th. This resource offers research materials across many disciplines including history, literature, political science, journalism and the arts. The trial can be accessed here. We welcome feedback from trial users. Please send any comments to Sebastian Derry, Assistant Dean of … Continue reading “New Database Trial: British Periodicals”
* 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”
