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Holy Family University Archives

Mission Statement

The Holy Family University Archives was established in accord with the mission, goals, and objectives of the University to provide administrative support and information services to members of the University community and others interested in the history and development of the University.. Founded in 1973 and chartered by the Board of Directors in 1991, the University Archives seeks to collect, organize, preserve, and make available for research and reference use those official University records and those ancillary records of the University community of sufficient historical, legal, and/or administrative value to warrant permanent preservation. "Official University records" include any and all documentation in any form produced or received by any employee of Holy Family University while engaged in the conduct of official University business. "University community" includes individual and collective members of the faculty, staff, administration, student body, and alumni of the University as well as any other individuals and organizations whose activities have relevance for the University.

The University Archives strives to provide adequate facilities for the retention and preservation of official University records. In addition, it facilitates efficient records management to further assure that permanently valuable records are preserved and to encourage efficient use of space at the University. In collecting these materials, the University Archives undertakes to recognize and honor matters of privilege and confidentiality.

The University Archives promotes knowledge and understanding of the origins, aims, programs, and goals of the University and of the development of these aims. It provides information services that will assist the operation of the University in addition to serving research and scholarship by making available and encouraging use of its collection.

The University Archives staff serves all University personnel with efforts targeted to administration, academic affairs, student services, institutional advancement, and human resources as well as to faculty and students. The University Archives also serves individuals outside the University who have an interest in Holy Family's history including research scholars. To view a comprehensive listing of Archives collections that are available, please click here.

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