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Sources on the History of Saint John's
I am writing a research paper about Saint John’s history. What are some sources I can use to help me with paper?
Here are some primary sources that are available in the libraries.
| Abbey Quarterly, 1983-2000 |
Contains a number of historical articles from bees to The Titanic. An online subject index created by the archives is available at The Abbey Quarterly Index |
| Catalogue of St. John’s University, 1867-1979 |
A great reference to the growth of the University. From 1867-1954, the catalogue includes a list (roll) of students for each year. |
| The Saint John's University Record |
Publisher: Collegeville, Minn.: St. John's University, 1888-present. An online subject index (1953-present) created by the archives is available at The Record Index |
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St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota : a sketch of its history / by Alexius Hoffmann. Collegeville, Minn.: Record Press, 1907 |
A good overview of the early history of the University from 1855-1907. An index has been created for the book and is available in the archives. |
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Scoreboard : a history of athletics at Saint John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota / written and compiled by Dunstan Tucker and Martin Schirber |
Publisher: Collegeville, Minn.: Saint John's University Press, c1979. |
| The Scriptorium |
Publisher: Collegeville, Minn.: St. John's Abbey, 1940-1962; 1980-1988. A wonderful collection of historical sketches on a wide variety of topics about St. John’s. An index has been completed and is available in the archives. An online subject index is available at The Scriptorium. |
| Worship and Work: Saint John's Abbey and University, 1856-1992 / Colman J. Barry. Edition: [3rd ed.] Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, 1993, c1994 |
A comprehensive history of St. John’s. Includes an index. |