Archives and Special Collections
Saint Joseph's University
Francis A. Drexel Library
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(610) 660-1903

The Dedication of Barbelin Hall, 1927




About the Archives



Library Newsletter Archive:

IHS - Jesuit logoJesuitica Collection


Finding aid for the papers of former congressman and ambassador Thomas M. Foglietta



Historical Photographs of Saint Joseph's University




 
About the Archives
Barbelin Hall

      



The Archives and Special Collections at Saint Joseph's University is responsible for the collection, maintenance, and preservation of all university materials in an effort to keep them as part of this institution's historical record. 

The Archive Collection consists of 536 linear feet of departmental records, photographs, manuscripts dating back to the university's founding, university publications (including the student newspaper, The Hawk), university memorabilia, and newspaper clippings that record the ever evolving intellectual and physical landscape of the university.

Special Collections consists of a variety of rare and unique books.  Most materials under the care of the unit are available for use within the library;  however, some materials may require supervision by library personnel.

 

Access to Archives and Special Collections material is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M.  Requests for specific materials can be made at the Circulation and/or Information Desks during these hours.  Research questions can be asked in person, or can be sent via e-mail to mcavinue@sju.edu.  Phone requests will also be taken at (610) 660-1903.  When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number where you can be reached, and a brief message concerning your research request.


Please send comments to: 
Marjorie A. Rathbone

Associate Director for Resources Management
Saint Joseph's University

rathbone@sju.edu