Archives
The archives office is where historical documents are preserved. Archives are the non-current records which are retained for their continuing value. The mission of the archives office is to appraise, collect, organize, describe, make available, and preserve records of historical legal, fiscal, and/or administrative value to Immaculata University.
The archives office provides information services to assist the operation of the university and to stimulate and nourish creative teaching and learning. It serves research and scholarship by making available and encouraging use of the collections.
Display Area
The office is divided into two sections. The main room contains changing displays of artifacts that tell the story of Immaculata University. The artifacts, housed in glass-front cabinets, directly pertain to the history of Immaculata. Some examples of the materials include:
- History of the establishment of the Immaculata post office.
- Letters from Rose Kennedy, St. Katharine Drexel, and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.
- Display of early Immaculata rings and pins as well as awards given to Alumnae/i.
- Mementos of various Immaculata anniversary celebrations.
Historical Document Room
The historical records of the institution are preserved in a separate, climate-controlled room. These documents include scholarly writings of faculty members; past copies of the Gleaner, Immaculata’s yearbook; the Immaculatan, Immaculata’s newspaper; and memorabilia from each of Immaculata’s presidents. Each academic department has an area which houses information concerning the department’s events. There is a special collections section containing copies of rare Bibles, which were donated to Immaculata by a benefactor. Some recent additions are first edition copies of distinguished writers and illustrators in the field of children’s literature. The authors include Dr. Seuss, Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz books), and Robert Lawson.
Mission
- Appraise, collect, organize, describe, make available, and preserve records of historical, legal, fiscal, and/or administrative value to Immaculata University.
- Provide adequate facilities for the retention and preservation of such records.
- Provide information services that will assist the operation of the university.
- Serve as a resource to stimulate and nourish creative teaching and learning.
- Serve research and scholarship by making available and encouraging use of the collections.
- Promote knowledge and understanding of the origins, aim programs, and goals of Immaculata.
- Facilitate efficient records management.
- Preserve and free the spirit and heritage of Immaculata University for generations to come.
History
Historical records have always been retained by Immaculata. Some of these records were housed in individual offices and/or academic departments. The formal archives collection was established in 1993 with the opening of Gabriele Library.
The archives office provides information services to assist the operation of the university and to stimulate and nourish creative teaching and learning. It serves research and scholarship by making available and encouraging use of the collections.
Preservation
Digital preservation will be used to facilitate efficient records management and to preserve the heritage of Immaculata.
The historical records of the institution are preserved in a separate, climate-controlled room.
Visit
The Archives are located in the Heritage Room on the second floor of Gabriele Library. Visits to Archives can be arranged by appointment or you can drop in during business hours. The office is usually open each weekday from 9:00AM to 2:30PM.
Contact Information
Gabriele Library Archivist
Sister Anne Marie Burton, IHM, Ed.D
484-323-3280
aburton@immaculata.edu
