Compiled by Alan Delozier, University Archivist/Assistant Professor


The following is a selected list of articles, books and texts that provide an introductory look at Seton Hall University history from 1856 to the present. All of the following titles are found in the William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center and/or Walsh Library Main Collection. The location of these publications and call numbers are provided where available…

Barron's Educational Series - Capsule Profile: Seton Hall University. Woodbury, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc., 1969. [University Archives, LD4931.S28 B3]

Barron's Profiles of American Colleges: An In-Depth Study: Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ. Woodbury, NY: Barron's Educational Series, 1973. [Walsh Library, LD4931.S33 B33 1973]

Bicentennial Celebration of Seton Hall University. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1976. (Pamphlet) [University Archives]

Catalog(ue) of Seton Hall College/University. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall College/University, 1861-Present. An annual or bi-annual publication that provides historical sketches, faculty lists, student rosters, course descriptions and various other information depending upon the type of catalog(ue) issued by year. Also referred to as the "bulletin" with variations for the graduate division, nursing school, urban division (Newark, Paterson), summer school and so forth. [University Archives]

Cunningham, John T. "The Hall's First Century," Newark Sunday News Magazine 6-8:14-16, 4 March 1956. [University Archives]

Cunningham, Thomas W., ed. The Summit of a Century: The Centennial Story of Seton Hall University, 1856-1956. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1956. [Walsh Library & University Archives, LD4931.S439 1956]

D'Alessio, Edward R. Seton Hall - A Personal History. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1982. [University Archives]

Delozier, Alan. Seton Hall Pirates: A Basketball History. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2002. [University Archives, GV885.72NS D4 2002]

Diamond Jubilee Edition, 1856-1931: The Setonian. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall College, 1931. [University Archives]

Galleon, The. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall College/University, 1924-1942, 1947-1999. The Seton Hall College/University student annual/yearbook known as the "White & Blue" from 1924-1942. [University Archives]

Gateway to Knowledge - Seton Hall University. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1963. [Walsh Library, LD4931.S32.G3]

Introduction to Seton Hall University History. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, Undated. [University Archives]

Kelley, James Francis. Memoirs of Msgr. "Doc" J.F. Kelley. Locust, NJ: Adrian McBride, 1987. [University Archives, LD4931.S27314 K217 1987]

Kennelly, Edward F. A Historical Study of Seton Hall College. D.Ed. Dissertation. New York: New York University, 1944. [University Archives]

Kubilis, Norbert J. and Herman R. Bollenbach. An Index to Seton Hall University in Periodic Literature. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1968. [University Archives]

Kubilis, Norbert J. and Herman R. Bollenbach. "Centennial of a Seer," Seton Hallmark Fall 1968. [University Archives]

Lomask, Milton. "How Does a College Grow?" The Sign June 1958. [University Archives]

Marshall, Rev. William Francis. Sketch of Seton Hall College. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall College Student Catalogue, 1895. [University Archives]

Moore, Joseph A. Historic Setonia: A Pictorial History of Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1856-1950. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1951. [University Archives]

"125 Years of Catholic Higher Education - Seton Hall University," Setonian 58:15, 10 December 1981. [University Archives]

Navarra, Tova. Seton Hall University. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 1999. [University Archives, LD4931.S36 N38 1999]

Reilly, George L.A. Seton Hall College, 1856-1950. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University Office of Publications, 1982. [University Archives]

Reilly, George L.A. "Thomas J. Walsh and Seton Hall College, 1928-1952," New Jersey History 98 (1-2): 37-48, 1980. [Walsh Library]

Scalera, Nick R. "One Hundred and Six Years Ago A Convert, 48 Acres, and 5 Students Formed Seton Hall," Setonian 27:1-37, September 1962. [University Archives, LD4931.S322 S2]

"Seton Hall," New Jersey Bell Telephone Company January 1959. [University Archives, LD4931.S282 B4]

Seton Hall - Did You Know? 1856-1992. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1992. [University Archives]

"Seton Hall - The First Hundred Years," New Jersey Business 16-19, 1955. [University Archives]

Seton Hall University Fact Book. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University Office of Policy and Planning, 1987-Present (Various Years). [University Archives & Walsh Library, LD4931.S2932]

Seton Hall University Self-Study Report. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1925-1994. Assortment of materials related to university accreditation and institutional review are available upon request. [University Archives]

Setonian, The. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1924-Present. Weekly student newspaper published during the academic year. Various issues available. [University Archives]

Sharkey, Clyde D. "How Seton Hall Became A University," Newark Sunday News 4-6:14-16, 7 February 1954. [University Archives]

Significant Dates in the History of Seton Hall University, 1856-1982, South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1982. [University Archives]

Three Years at Seton Hall: An Account of a Stewardship, South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1963. [Walsh Library, LD4931.S29 1963]

University Statues. South Orange, NJ: Seton Hall University, 1960. 2d ed. [University Archives, LD4931.S275 1960]

Van Loan, Elizabeth. "Wide Halls of Learning Grow Wider," Suburban Life February 1960. [University Archives]
 

Updated on 08/19/2004                                                                             since 02/04/2003