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Seton Hall University’s archival collections fall primarily into these areas:

• Materials documenting the history and heritage of Seton Hall College and University.
• Collections related to and documenting faculty research.
• Records, papers, and liturgical objects from the Catholic Church, particularly those of the Archdiocese of Newark, and its dialogue with members of other faiths. 
• Collections from community leaders and political figures from the areas surrounding the university. 
• Immigrant culture and history, centering on the Seton Hall region. 
• Art and artifacts that reflect the values, mission, culture, and foundational academics of Seton Hall university, which are rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
• Materials that celebrate the diversity of human experience.

We have various ways for you to discover materials in our archival collections: