Title |
Cambria County and Pennsylvania history |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
Unknown |
Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
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Location |
M - 44 |
Additional Information
Title |
Campus Club - Photographs |
Inclusive Dates |
1950s?-1970s |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
The Campus Club was a opened in the basement of Doyle Hall in February 1947. It consisted of a lounge with a pool tale and a second room with a soda bar where students and their dates could purchase candy, ice cream, soft drinks, sandwiches, coffee and donuts. Campus Club later moved to the JFK Student Center. It was renamed as Frankies. Campus Club 1950s-1970s |
Location |
P2-017 (formerly P1-04-03-02)
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Title |
Campus Events |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Unity Day (programs) – sponsored by the Multicultural Club, Spanish Club, Gen Education, Current Affairs, Resident Life, Enrollment Management, Student Development, Student Government and Faculy/Staff (1992, 2001). Pledge papers signed by various clubs and faculty, staff and students. |
Location |
A1-05-27 |
Title |
Campus Mailings |
Inclusive Dates |
1996-2000 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Campus mailings of student activities, Student Center fliers. |
Location |
A1-04-25 (1996-1997) A1-04-25a (1997 - 2000) |
Title |
Campus Maps |
Inclusive Dates |
1962-1969 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
3 maps |
Description |
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Location |
Flat file Drawer #14 |
Overview of Collection:
Inclusive Dates:
Bulk Dates:
Linear feet: Housed in an acid-free archival storage box mesuring 23x17x3
Language of materials: English
Scope and Content Note
Undated drawing on 22x12 tissue paper, scale is 1”=100’
Undated drawing of campus on mylar, 22-1/2” x 14-1/2”, shows proposed administration building near north side of campus
Provenance
Restrictions
None, these materials are available upon request.
Processor
These materials were processed by and inventory was written by Barbara Doll. The inventory was last updated on March 6, 2018.
Location A2-06-14
Title |
Campus - Photographs |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Location /Description |
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Location /Description |
P1-136 (formerly P1-03-02-09) |
Title |
Career Services at Saint Francis |
Inclusive Dates |
2005-2009 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
1 file box |
Location/Description |
Business Career Kit 2005-2006, 2009 Science/Tech & Business Career Fair Directory 2007, 2009 After College: The Business of Getting a Job 2005 Directory of Professionals Senior Career Kit 2004, 2006-2010 Accounting Career Kits 2006, 2008-2010 JIFE 2008, 2009 International Student Presentation Internship Program - SFU Business Policies/Procedures Exploratory Services Flyer Employer Recruitment Forms 2008 Catering Minority Plan Tours - SFU A2-01-46 |
Title |
Catalogs (SFC/SFU) |
Inclusive Dates |
1914/15 – 2012/13 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Saint Francis College/University catalogs |
Location |
TCA 378.91 G11 (Stack B1) |
Title |
Catalogs – SFC (originals) |
Inclusive Dates |
1899-1900, 1901-1902, 1911-1912, 1913-1914, 1925, 1941- 42 thru 1964-65 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
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Location |
A1-05-31 (1899-1900, 1901-1902, 1911-12, 193-14, 1925) A1-06-15 (1941-1942 thru 1964-1965) |
Title |
Cauley (Harry E.) Manuscripts |
Inclusive Dates |
1950s – 1960s |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
1 document case |
Description |
Mr. Cauley was a 1952 graduate of Saint Francis College, BA in English. He was an active member of the dramatic club, German club, Glee club, Loretto staff, Omega Phi Chi member and a library assistant. He later graduated from the American Theatre Wing. He is an actor, playwright, director and producer. He was an artist-in-residence at California State College, San Bernandino CA and had his own professional summer stock theatre – Apple Hill Playhouse. File contains original and photocopied of plays and poems, programs from plays Mr. Cauley either wrote, acted in, directed or produced. Photos may contain him in his roles. Plays include:
Poems include:
Photographs include:
Programs from plays in which Cauley acted:
Additional programs:
Also includes programs which don’t mention Cauley:
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Location |
M - 31 |
Title |
Centennial Items |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Items from the 1947 celebration of the founding of Saint Francis College
Articles on 1 sheet:
In binder:
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Location |
M - 82 |
Title |
Centennial - Photographs |
Inclusive Dates |
1947 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Photographs of the various events during the 1947 celebration of the founding of Saint Francis College in 1847. |
Location |
P1-043 |
Title |
Center for International Education and Outreach |
Inclusive Dates |
2008 - |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Ambialet information and materials CIEO Newsletters |
Location |
A1-06-12
Title |
CERMUSA Collection (Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas) |
Inclusive Dates |
1994 - 2014 |
Origin |
On September 16, 1994, Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania responded to a request from the U. S. Navy for proposals to establish a Rural Healthcare Demonstration Project. This response led to the creation of the Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA) as a research and applied technology center. “To research, innovate, and facilitate the application and commercialization of technology solutions, products, and other related services that enable and enhance accessible, sustainable, affordable, high quality healthcare and medical education to remote and under-served communities.”
Source: CERMUSA website 2014 |
Arrangement |
|
Volume |
4 boxes, 2 loose plaques, 1 storage case, 1 antenna |
Description |
M185, M186 Pair of devices stored in 2 Boxes: RF to IP Bridge System. CERMUSA developed a voice radio to IP bridging solution that provides a simple method to extend licensed radio frequency voice communications into areas unreachable by radio repeaters. These devices were designed and constructed by David M. Wolfe, an employee of CERMUSA for use with the Johnstown Fire Department. The invention represents the only know design and mechanical patents in Saint Francis University’s history. The Patents are included. Each box contains the RF to IP Bridge System and a Communications device (Motorola). Box M152 also contains the documentation. M186a
M186b
M186c Maxrad High-Gain Directional Antenna, Mount, and cabling M187 Box contains:
Binder: Documentation on the history and purpose of CERMUSA. Folder: CERMUSA origins, purpose M188 Framed Plaque: NNMC/NMIMC/NHRC/NASJRB Virtual Ribbon-cutting Ceremony, 3 January 2001. Contains framed sections of ribbon. M189 Sign: CERMUSA, white, blue and green on Gray background. Unknown date. |
Location |
M – 185, M – 186, M - 186a, M - 186b, M - 186c, M - 187, M – 188, M - 189 |
Title |
Cessna (Gerald H., Dr.) Collection |
Inclusive Dates |
1987 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
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Location |
M-154 |
Overview of Collection: The Schwab Golf Tournament is held annually at the Immergrun Golf Course. The document case contains programs and save the date cards. Photographs include the winners and snapshots during and after the outings.
Inclusive Dates: 1978-2004
Bulk Dates: 1986-2004
Linear feet: 1 document case; 2 photo boxes; 1 negative box
Language of materials: English
Scope and Content Note
A1-01-38
P1-240
Provenance
Restrictions
None, these materials are available upon request.
Processor
These materials were processed by and inventory was written by Carol Stoltz. The inventory was last updated on May 25, 2018.
Location
A1-01-38; P1-240
Title |
Charter of Incorporation of the St. Francis Academy of Loretto, Cambria County/Amendment to Charter of Incorporation |
Inclusive Dates |
1858-1911 |
Origin |
Photocopied from County Courthouse 1994 |
Arrangement |
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Volume |
2 folders |
Description |
Photocopy of records from County Courthouse
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Location |
A1-03-45 |
Title |
Chemistry Department History |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
Researched by Rebecca Espenlaub, with assistance of Dr. Ed Zovinka |
Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Rebecca Espenlaub conducted a study of the chemistry department with the assistance of Dr. Ed Zovinka. Includes questions sent to Fr. Albert Driesch about the Chemistry Club, tape that Fr. Driesch recorded answering some of the questions and transcribed answers. The Chemistry Club was a chapter of the American Chemical Society. Covers events of the time including the fire in the library and communication with chemists and chemical groups to send replacement journals. Includes some mimeographed pages. Driesch, Albert James. Application for a grant for undergraduate instructional scientific equipment from the National Science Foundation, 1965. 2 copies Correspondence on Tax Free non-beverage ethyl alcohol permits 1939-1942 |
Location |
A1-02-25 |
Additional Information
Title |
Christian Hall Dedication |
Inclusive Dates |
October 3, 1998 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Programs, invitations, photographs and ribbons from the dedication of Christian Hall Residence building which was named after then Saint Francis College President Rev. Christian Oravec, T.O.R. |
Location |
A1-05-28 |
Title |
Christmas Tree Book Ornaments |
Inclusive Dates |
2015 |
Origin Library |
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Arrangement |
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Volume 1 box |
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Description |
Homemade Christmas book ornaments made by Pasquerilla Library staff and signed by faculty, staff and students. The books were then hung on the library Christmas tree. |
Location A2-01-30 |
Title |
Church Histories (Local Counties) |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Souvenir of the Dedication of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Altoona PA (1923) Golden Jubilee of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Johnstown PA (1955) St. Mary’s of Czestochowa Gallitzin PA (1979) A Jewel in the Diadem – Church of St. Patrick Newry PA Celebrates One Hundred and Seventy-Five Years of Service 1816-1991 |
Location |
A1-06-11 |
Overview of Collection Documents a woman’s auxiliary to Saint Francis College that was proposed by Barbara Travaglini in 1973. The organization became an “assisting hand to the Development Office of the college as a means of helping financially and in all other possible ways to promote the betterment of Saint Francis College”. In the spring of 1974 an antique show and sale was held, followed by a second sale in September of that year and another in April 1975. In 1974 there was an auction as well..
Creator:
Inclusive Dates: 1973-1986
Bulk Dates:
Quantity: 3 folders
Language: Material is in English
Acquisition:
Access: Unrestricted
Processed by: Barbara Doll October 6, 2017
Scope and Content Notes
Location: A1-01-37
Updated: 10/06/2017
Title |
Clark (Phillip A., Fr.) and others - Photograph |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
1 framed photograph |
Description |
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Location |
M-172 |
Title |
Class of 1940 – Class Picture (copy) |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
Linus Heming (April 2012) |
Arrangement |
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Volume |
1 copy of class picture* |
Description |
Picture is a (poor) copy of the original class picture of the Class of 1940. |
Location |
M-181 |
Additional Information
*Copy can be found in poster tube.
Title |
Classrooms, Instructors - Photographs |
Inclusive Dates |
1980s-1990s |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Location/Description |
P1-179 Classrooms, instructors 1980s-1990s
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Title |
Clubs |
Inclusive Dates |
1980s-1990s |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
P1-164 Clubs, Various 1980s-1990s P1-165 Clubs, Various 1980s-1990s P1-166 Clubs, Various 1980s-1990s |
Location |
P1-164 P1-165 P1-166 |
Title |
Collectibles (Saint Francis College) |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
Office of Advancement – Cindy Hollifield (August 2010) |
Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Various items used to promote the college (or were given as gifts) |
Location |
M-122 |
Additional Information
11½ inch x 12 ¾ inch Saint Francis College plaques (2)
3 ½ inch x 2 ½ inch Saint Francis College Digital Clock
Saint Francis of Assisi (The Bell Tower Series) paperweight
Saint Francis College National Alumni Association clock
Saint Francis College 1847-1997 pins (2)
Saint Francis College bookmark clips (2)
Saint Francis College Schwab Hall trivet (added June 2011 from Conference Lower Level display case items)
Saint Francis College Counseling Center, Intercept Program - plastic red cup "Go Red Flash!"
Marathon Lap Guard, round cloth patch, white lettering on red background (13 cm.) 1920s? *
Saint Francis College Cigarette case, clear plastic (7.5 x 6 x 3 cm.) * included within:
Senior Ball SFC 1937, metal rope bracelet, gold with two tassels and emblem *
St. Francis pin (red and white, 3.25 cm.), attached to one red and one white streamer, metal football attached below (gold,
4 x 3.5 cm.) *
* Courtesy of Frank Seymour
Overview of Collection: These items were processed and this finding aid created to allow staff to locate these items
Inclusive Dates:
Bulk Dates:
Linear feet:
Language of materials: English
Scope and Content Note Small collections which may grow in the future
Provenance
Restrictions
None, these materials are available upon request.
Processor
These materials were processed by and inventory was written by Barbara Doll. The inventory was last updated on June 28, 2018.
Location A1-01-41
Title |
College Information |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
1 document case |
Description |
Materials about the College were photocopied from the originals housed in the TOR Archives. Most clippings deal with students, faculty, staff and alumni. Clippings of student biographies. One folder contains commencement programs. “History of Procuring a Charter” by Fr. Benedict English. 1966 Charter. 1942 Fire. Frosh Babble (1928).
Additional materials: Third Order Regular memorabilia |
Location |
A1-03-46 |
Title |
College Memorabilia |
Inclusive Dates |
1956-1999 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Various press passes and media/worker passes and faculty/staff passes. Bell Tower pass; Troubadour press pass; 2 TKE buttons; token good for one line drink; sorority pin; 2 tokens for a free movie; 2 tickets for SFC vs. University of Pittsburgh; wood block SF-26 SV-21 cut from goal post after game; 2 SFC pins; ticket stub 1999 NCAA Women’s 1st Round Basketball Tournament – University of Connecticut (3/12/99); white towel – Red Flash of Saint Francis College; small pennant with Saint Francis College; Red flag SFC #1 “The Red Flash are back”; favor from dance “Dancing on the Moon” 1956; Senior Ball cup 1951; various chances, tickets 1957-79; coupon book 1940-41; plaque commemorating 140th anniversary; college seal in 3 inch red paper weight; garter 1958 SFC; Annual Franciscan Summer Festival booklet 1967; red felt banner with white lettering Saint Francis College with college seal; stationary; SFC Centennial ceramic square plaque; SFC Prospectus-Scrapbook (circa 1920s); SFC Scrapbook-headshots of SFC athletes, photos of dorm room, gym, class room, etc.; autograph book of Harry P. Shields (1889-1891); Memo from Fr. Vincent Negherbon containing first tickets for Stokes Center (no date); Ration stamps and Jewish stamps from WWII donated by Fr. George I. Wuenshel; SFC roster (1948); SFC certificate in Latin; pin for XXXVII International Eucharistic Congress, Bombay (1964). |
Location |
A1-01-02 |
Title |
College Memorabilia (textiles) |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
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Location |
M - 69 |
Overview of Collection Contains correspondence between the President of Saint Francis College of Pennsylvania and a heraldry designer in New York City between 1957 and 1962 documenting the design of the College Seal
Creator: Office of the President
Inclusive Dates: 1957-1962
Bulk Dates:
Quantity: 1 folder
Language: Material is in English
Acquisition: Transferred from President’s Office to Archives
Access: Unrestricted
Processed by: Barbara Doll September 6, 2017
Scope and Content Notes
Documents the process of designing the College Seal for Saint Francis College of Pennsylvania between 1957 and 1962.
President’s Office Subject Files – A2-04-15
Provenance and Accession Information
Restrictions Original drawing should not be released.
Separations and Related Materials
Location: A2-04-15
Title |
Collura (Connie) Collection |
Inclusive Dates |
1966 - 1996 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
3 document cases |
Description |
Connie Collura as an employee of the SFC Library from 1966 to 1996. She was also employed in the English Department from 1951 to 1955. These materials were placed in the Archives by her when she retired. Box One contains: Evaluation data from 1966 Middle States; 1971 correspondence about Middle States; three folders of information on College/Freshman Seminar 101 (1989). Box Two contains: Book selection for the elementary library 301; strategic planning 1992; Faculty workshop 1991 and general education materials 1993; Physician Assistant program long range program 1986?; SFC Department of Library Science course materials; cataloging and classification 1936; MSA/CHE self-study work group 1995. Box Three contains: Bibliographic and library manuals from the 1950s – 1960s; Manual for Student Library Assistants (1961-62); Style sheet from Department of English (1960); and Faculty Handbook (1979). |
Location |
M – 57, M – 58, M - 59 |
Title |
Commencement 1930-1959 |
Inclusive Dates |
1930,1942,1958-59 |
Origin |
President’s Office – Fr. Christian Oravec |
Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
These materials were originally in a three ring binder when they were received from President’s Office. Materials have been removed and are now in folders.
Signers of letters include: Francis B. McCaa, Robert M. Harris, Heath S. Clark, Vincent M. Casey, Leslie P. Doidge, Walter J. Boyle, George P. Gable, A.A. Nelson, Randolph Myers, H.G. Andrews, John Ghizzoni, Genevieve Blatt, David L. Lawrence - PA Governor, Alton A. McDonald – Judge, Roy Thompson – Secretary of School District of Altoona. Commencement newspaper article 1930 “Bishop to confer citations upon 65 St. Francis’ men.” |
Location |
A1-04-27 |
Title |
Commencement - Class of 1919-1958 - Photographs |
Inclusive Dates |
1919-1958 |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Class pictures, ceremonies |
Location |
P2-010 (formerly P1-03-04-04) |
Title |
Commencement - Photographs 1950s-1990s |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description/Location |
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Title |
Commencement - 1882-2000 (Saint Francis College) |
Inclusive Dates |
1882 - 2000 |
Origin |
Public Relations Office |
Arrangement |
chronological |
Volume |
6 document cases |
Description |
Contains various publications related to the annual May commencement weekend activities. Includes planning documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, photographs as well as other commencement programs held at other times during the year. Includes baccalaureate mass programs, nurses pinning ceremony and related materials. Selected speakers included are:
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|
ation |
A1-01-09 1882-1910; 1914-69 ; Saint Francis Academy Commencement Invitation, June 8, 1926 A1-02-42 1970-1982, Historical note by the Curator of Columbia (commencement, hoods, mace origins) A2-01-01 1983-1990 A2-01-02 1991-1995 A2-01-03 1996-2000
A1-01-09a
Continued in: A1-05-35 Commencement 2001-2013 (Saint Francis University) |
Title |
Commencement - 2001- (Saint Francis University) |
Inclusive Dates |
2001 – |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
Chronological |
Volume |
2 document cases |
Description |
Can include planning documents, invitations, programs, photographs of the annual Commencement. 2017 Special commencement for athletes.
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Location |
A1-05-35 / A1-06-29 |
Updated 5/9/2017 |
Title
Commencement – Videotapes 1980s-2000s |
Inclusive Dates |
various |
Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Videotapes (various types) |
Graduation ‘86
Graduation ‘86
1985 Graduation Clips
Graduation ’87 (5/10/87) #1 General
Graduation 1987 Speech & students on Move-In Day 5/10/87
Graduation ‘87
Graduation ’87
Graduation 1990 Tape 1
Graduation 5/10/92 Rev. Jordan Hite, TOR Minister Provincial (keynote)
Congressman John Murtha Commencement 1993, Jack Twyman Commencement 1994
Tape 4: Baccalaureate Mass 2000 Province Jubilee Celebration Mass 2000
Graduation 2000 Alumni Weekend 2000 Tape 3
Generic Students Graduation #5
Also contains videotapes of various lectures including Furlong Lectures See Lectures - Videotapes 1980s-1990s.
Location |
M - 91 |
Title |
Connolly (Joseph F., Fr.) Collection - Photographs |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
Fr. Joseph F. Connolly |
Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Photographs were received from the President’s Office in November 1996. They were given to Father Christian Oravec by Father Joseph Connolly. All are from the early 1960s. Subjects include: St. Francis Way, Pius XII Memorial Library in 1960, Pius XII statue in 1960, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in the chapel, Shrine of St. Joseph the Worker, Our Lady of Lourdes, Grotto, Sullivan Hall in 1961 construction (34 prints), Chapel and monastery, Torvian Hall, Schwab Hall in 1961, Ave Maria Hall in 1961, Giles Hall in 1961 (32 prints), College entrance from Ebensburg/Loretto Road. |
Location |
P1-017 (formerly P1-01-02-11) |
Title |
Cover Studio reprints |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
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Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
reprints |
Location |
P2-014 (formerly P1-04-01-02) |
Title |
Coward (Fred) Collection - Class of 1955 |
Inclusive Dates |
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Origin |
Fr. Vincent Negherbon |
Arrangement |
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Volume |
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Description |
Attorney Fred Coward, a 1955 graduate of SFC, recipient of the St. Jude the Apostle Medal from the Diocese of St. Petersburg, inducted into Senior Hall of Fame by the city of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Articles:
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Location |
A1-05-23 |
Overview of Collection: 12 16x20” B&W photographs
Inclusive Dates: 1933-1979
Bulk Dates:
Linear feet:
Language of materials: English
Scope and Content Note These 12 photographs are from a collection of 40 photographs donated by Brian Cunningham, class of 1960 around 2001. The other photographs were sold by the Office of Advancement.
Photographer – Harold Edgerton (born April 6, 1903, Fremont, Nebraska, U.S.—died January 4, 1990, Cambridge, Massachusetts), American electrical engineer and photographer who was noted for creating high-speed photograph techniques that he applied to scientific uses. [Brittanica.com]. There are five examples of his work in this collection:
Photographer - Tod Papageorge began practicing photography in the streets of New York, during the 1960s. In the 1970s, he decided to capture the narratives that would take place in Central Park that was, at the time, considered a dangerous area. In the late 1970s and early 1980s he depicted the parties of the Studio 54 club. [https://theredlist.com/wiki-2-16-601-806-view-street-1-profile-papageorge-t.html]. There are 7 examples of his work in this collection:
Provenance donated by Brian Cunningham Class of 1960
Restrictions
None, these materials are available upon request.
Processor
These materials were processed by and inventory was written by Barbara Doll. The inventory was last updated on April 20, 2018.
Location M-124