Introduction

(Revised 7/1/2005)

Materials represented in the Seton Hall University archival holdings catalogs have been broken down into various record groups and a specialized classification according to the subject area each represents.  At the present time, this collection encompasses approximately 1300 cubic feet of documentary material and is growing at a steady rate.  Within this classification system, the main number denotes primary record group (ex: SHU-1), the secondary number shows the specific topic (ex: SHU-1.1), and the subject title (ex: “University Charter”) is self-explanatory.  Although not shown here, in some cases the suffix "A" (ex: SHU-1.1/A) is used.  This denotes a non-traditional, or "artificial" collection created from materials that were accumulated by the Special Collections & Archives Center individually (i.e: flyers, brochures, memoranda, etc.) which arrived piecemeal instead of as part of a singular collection and are incorporated in accordance with their corresponding subject heading.  In addition, diverse format types such as: Photographs; Audio/Visual; Artifacts, Ephemera, Objects and Ledger Books – Early College/University Governance (1856-1956) and Doctoral Dissertations & Master’s Theses differ from the traditional manuscript-based materials which are often associated with an archive and have been given their own distinctive classification number/letter (ex: SHU-A) as a result.  When it comes to all other collections, provenance has remained consistent in accordance with the office of origin. 

Since this collection is not static, more record group entries will be added as new offices and/or special circumstances dictate.  The depth and breadth of each record group varies, and not all record groups are physically represented at the present time (contact the archivist below for precise details concerning actual holdings).  Each entry is shown as a representation of individual entities within the collection as a whole, while those outlined in blue offer expanded and detailed information pertaining to that particular sub-collection anywhere from an overall description to an item-level inventory.  The average size of each sub-collection is between 5-10 cubic feet, but some such as the President, Provost, Academic Vice-President and various Academic Deans for example are more prolific, and constitute 10-15+ cubic feet worth of report space apiece.  The amount of information available depends upon the generosity and the volume of non-current record data sent by each individual donor.  Some of the record groups dealing with administrative office files are subject to limited, or restricted usage altogether. We generally use the 50-75 year rule for review by external parties and even then under extreme care and prudence.  The age and sensitivity of the material in question determines availability. 

More in-depth information about accessibility/rules and regulations governing the Seton Hall University Archives is available via the following web page - http://library.shu.edu/sc-Policies.htm  This page is a general reference guide, but more specific information on these resources can be found by contacting Alan Delozier, Director via e-mail: delozial@shu.edu or phone at: (973) 275-2378.

SHU-A               Audio/Visual
SHU-B               Artifacts, Ephemera, Objects
SHU-C               Ledger Books – Early College/University Governance  (1856-1956)
SHU-D               Doctoral Dissertations & Master’s Theses

SHU-0                Photographs

SHU-1                University Publications
                                   1.0   Act of Incorporation, By-Laws, University Charter, School
                                                Histories & Related Works   (1861-Present)
                                   1.1   College Catalog(ue)s   (1861-Present)
                                   1.2   Setonian  –   Student Newspaper   (1924-Present)
                                   1.A   Galleon/White & Blue  –  Student Annual/Yearbook   (1924-Present)

SHU-2                Regents & Trustees, Board(s) of
SHU-3                President & Chancellor, Office(s) of
                                    3.1   McQuaid, Most Rev. Bernard J.  (1856-1857, 1859-1867) Papers
                                    3.2      Fisher, Rev. Daniel J.  (1857-1859)
                                    3.3      Corrigan, Most Rev. Michael A.  (1867-1876) Papers
                                    3.4      Corrigan, Rev. James H.  (1876-1888) Papers
                                    3.5      Marshall, Rev. William F.  (1888-1897)
                                    3.6      Synott, Rev. Joseph F.  (1897-1899) Papers
                                    3.7      Stafford, Right Rev. John A.  (1899-1907) Papers
                                    3.8      Mooney, Right Rev. James F.  (1907-1922) Papers
                                    3.9      McLaughlin, Most Rev. Thomas H.  (1922-1933) Papers
                                    3.10    Monaghan, Most Rev. Francis J.  (1933-1936)
                                    3.11    Kelley, Right Rev. James F.  (1936-1949)
                                    3.12    McNulty, Right Rev. John L.  (1949-1959)
                                    3.13    Dougherty, Most Rev. John J.  (1959-1969)
                                    3.14    Fleming, Rev. Msgr. Edward J.  (1969)
                                    3.15    Fahy, Rev. Msgr. Thomas G.  (1970-1976)
                                    3.16    Cole, Dr. John A.  (1976-1977)
                                    3.17    Conley, Dr. Robert T.  (1977-1979)
                                    3.18    Murphy, Rev. Laurence T.  (1979-1980)
                                    3.19    D’Alessio, Dr. Edward R.  (1980-1984)
                                    3.20    Petillo, Msgr. John J.  (1984-1989)
                                    3.21    Mahon, Msgr. Dennis J.  (1988-1989)
                                    3.22    Liddy, Msgr. Richard M.  (1990)
                                    3.23    Peterson, Very Rev. Thomas R.  (1990-2000)
                                    3.24    Sheeran, Msgr. Robert T.  (1995-Present) 

SHU-4                Administration, Executive Vice President for & Executive Vice Chancellor
                                    4.1   Board Affairs
                                    4.2   University Compliance

SHU-5                Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

SHU-6                Mission & Ministry, Vice President for

SHU-7                Finance & Technology, Vice President for
                                    7.1   Administration
                                    7.2   Controller, Office of
                                    7.3   Information Technology
                                    7.4   Internal Audit

SHU-8                Vice President & General Counsel

SHU-9                Human Resources, Vice President for

SHU-10              Student Affairs, Vice President for

SHU-11              University Affairs, Vice President for

SHU-12              Arts & Sciences, College of

SHU-13              Education & Human Services, College of

SHU-14              Nursing, College of

SHU-15              Business, W. Paul Stillman School of

SHU-16              Diplomacy & International Relations, John C. Whitehead School of

SHU-17              Graduate Medical Education, School of

SHU-18              Law, School of

SHU-19              Theology, School of

SHU-20              Seton WorldWide

SHU-21              University College

SHU-22              University Libraries

SHU-23              College & Immaculate Conception Seminary

SHU-24              Divisions & Extension Campuses - Defunct
                                    24.1   Newark
                                    24.2      Jersey City
                                    24.3      Paterson
                                    24.4      Community College

SHU-25              Graduate Studies

SHU-26              Accreditation & Institutional Self-Study/Evaluation

SHU-27              Academic Administration, Resources & Programs
                                    27.1   Outcomes Assessment

SHU-28              Institutes & Centers
                                    28.1   Archaeological Research Center for New Jersey
                                    28.2   Asia Center
                                    28.3   Center for Applied Catalysis
                                    28.4   Center for Catholic Studies
                                    28.5   Center for College Teaching
                                    28.6   Center for Leadership Studies
                                    28.7   Center for Public Service
                                    28.8   Center for Sports Management
                                    28.9   G.K. Chesterton Institute
                                    28.10   Institute for International Business
                                    28.11   Institute for Judaeo-Christian Studies
                                                   28.11.1   Sister Rose Thering Collection & Endowment
                                    28.12   Institute for Near East Archaeological Research
                                    28.13   Institute for Service Learning
                                    28.14      Institute on Work
                                    28.15   Institutional Review Board
                                    28.16   International Institute for Clergy Formation
                                    28.17   Human Relations Council
                                    28.18   National Coalition Building Institute
                                    28.19   National Defense Language Institute
                                    28.20   New Jersey Center for Civic & Law-Related Education
                                    28.21   New Jersey Neuroscience Institute
                                    28.22      Office of Grants & Research Services
                                    28.23   Office of International Programs
                                    28.24   Puerto Rican Institute
                                    28.25   Teaching, Learning Technology Center
                                    28.26      Vocation & Leadership Center
                                    28.27      Writing Center/Online Writing Lab
                                    28.28   Alberto Italian Studies Institute
                                    28.29   Unanue Latino Institute

SHU-29              University Programs & Initiatives
                                    29.1   American Humanities
                                    29.2   Bayley Project
                                    29.3   Celtic Theater
                                    29.4   Educational Opportunity Program
                                    29.5   Freshman Studies Program
                                    29.6   Honors Program
                                    29.7   International Chamber Music Festival Series
                                    29.8   Multicultural Program
                                    29.9   Petersheim Academic Exposition
                                    29.10   Poetry-In-The-Round
                                    29.11   Project SHUTTLE
                                    29.12   SHUCAP – SHU Comprehensive Achievement Program
                                    29.13   Student Support Services Program
                                    29.14   Theater-In-The-Round

SHU-30              Enrollment Services & Registrar

SHU-31              Athletics & Recreation

SHU-32              Bookstore

SHU-33              Career Center

SHU-34              Community Development

SHU-35              Health & Counseling Services

SHU-36              Housing & Residence Life

SHU-37              Human Resources

SHU-38              Museum

SHU-39              Physical Plant & Property

SHU-40              Public Safety & Security

SHU-41              Student Life
                                  41.1 WSOU-FM

SHU-42              Campus Ministry

SHU-43              ROTC

SHU-44              Alumni Association/Relations

SHU-45              University Advancement/Affairs/Development

SHU-46              Public Relations & Marketing
                                       46.1   Press Clippings/Articles/Releases 

SHU-47              Bayley-Seton League

SHU-48              Junior League

SHU-49              Women’s Guild

SHU-50              Boland Hall Memorial

SHU-51              Seton Hall Preparatory School

SHU-52              Priest Community of Seton Hall  (See also Archdiocese of Newark)

SHU-53              New Jersey Catholic Historical Records Commission

*   Seton Hall University Vertical File