Collections

The USF Library Archives' collections are approximately 70% processed.  For those that are complete, Finding Aids are available in print copy in the Archives Reading Room and online on the USF Library Archives Finding Aids page.

The collection materials can be viewed in the Reading Room during open hours (M-F, 9-4). If you think there are materials in the archives that you would like to view and you don't see them on this open collection list please contact the archives at libraryarchives@stfrancis.edu.

University Records
Advisory Board / Trustees (10-125)
Alumni / University Development (10-170)
Annual Reports (10-110)
Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) (10-240)
Campus Ministry (10-255)
Catalogs (10-200)
Commencement (10-180)
Ephemera / Newspaper Clippings (10-160)
Faculty Handbooks / Manuals (10-225)
Faculty Committees (10-230)
Faculty Salary Studies (10-150)
Federal Express Program (10-215)
Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities (FIICU) (10-235)
Financial Documents (10-135)
Grants (10-145)
Graduation Photos (10-175)
History of the University (10-117)
Lewis-St. Francis Merger-De-Merger (10-260)
Library Administration (10-250)
North Central Accreditation (NCA) (10-245)
Presidents (10-120)
President's Reports (10-115)
Registrar Reports (10-105)
Student Publications (10-190)
Student Resources (10-195)
Trustees (OSF) (10-130)
University Publications (10-185)
University Relations and Promotion (10-165)

Academic Departments
Art Department (20-100)
Computer Science Department (20-105)
Education Department (20-115)
English Department (20-120)
Freshman Core Curriculum (20-130)
Foreign Language Study (20-135)
Health Arts Department (20-155)
History Department (20-160)
Liberal Arts Education (20-165)
Mass Communications Department (20-170)
Math Department (20-175)
Music Department (20-180)
Political Science Department (20-185)
Psychology Department (20-187)
Recreation Administration Department (20-190)
Science Departments (20-200)
Sociology / Social Work Departments (20-205)
Speech / Speech Pathology Departments (20-210)
Theology / Philosophy Departments (20-215)
Theses and Dissertations (20-220)

Joliet
City History (40-100)
Diocese History (40-105)

John L. Raymond Special Collection
JLR Administrative Papers (50-100)

Special Collections
John L. Raymond Special Collection - The JLR Collection houses over 1,500 volumes donated by Mr. Raymond, an ardent book collector who showed a remarkable ability in his choice of titles. Many of these books are first editions, limited copies, early printings, autographed copies and books with fine bindings.Barbara A. Cooke Musical Theatre Special Collection - Barbara Cooke is an alumna of USF who went on to have a successful career in musical theatre for 30+ years. During this time she collected sheet music, complete scores, books, LPs and much more. This collection is a treasure for students and researchers alike.

**This post will be updated as more collections officially open.**

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