SETON HILL UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

The Mission of the Seton Hill University Archives is to collect, preserve, and make available institutional records of enduring value.

Contact Information:

Casey Bowser, University Archivist

Location: Ground Floor Brownlee

724-830-1155

Appointments available by request.

What We Do

The functions of the University guide archival collecting policies.

Functions of the University may include, but are not limited to:

The conferral of credentials (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Honorary degrees, and certificates)
The conveyance of knowledge (formal classwork and informal learning)
The encouragement of social development (student groups, sports, dances, performances, recitals, exhibits, etc.)
The creation of knowledge (through research, innovation, special projects)
The provision of service to the community (volunteer, community service, etc.)
The activities necessary for sustainability (finances, fundraising, administrative, etc.)

Materials collected include:

Records related to Students, Board of Directors/Trustees, Presidents, Administrators and Administrative Offices, Alumnae/i, Faculty, Students, Curriculum, Academic Departments, and University events and activities
Records related to precursor institutions including, St. Mary’s School for Boys, St. Joseph Academy, and Seton Hill Junior College
Records related to the Sisters of Charity, the founders of the University and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the patroness of the University

Record formats include:

Manuscript/paper materials like letters, meeting minutes, scrapbooks, research files
Yearbooks and student publications
Photographic material, prints, negatives, films, VHS, DVD, cassette tapes
Architectural blueprints and drawings
Born-digital records such as digital photographs, documents, e-mails
Digital assets (reproductions) like scanned photos and documents
Original and reproduced 2D and 3D artwork
Realia, or museum-type objects, related to the history and development of the institution