Overview
The Archival and Manuscript Collections include the papers of individuals and organizations collected by the Kelly Library for primary source research with particular emphasis on supporting the research and teaching mission of the College programs (Celtic studies, Christianity and Culture, Mediaeval Studies and the Book and Media Studies) and the Faculty of Theology.
Private papers that enrich the research component of the College programs including the papers of Canadian writer Sheila Watson and Marshall McLuhan bibliographer James Feeley, Irish politician Patrick O’Neill, The New Catholic Times Inc. fonds among others. The Collection is particularly strong in the areas of Christianity, Christian spirituality and Catholicism. The archival collections that document the Christian spiritual and faith experience including the Henri J.M. Nouwen Archives and Research collection and records related to Jean Vanier and his communities of l’Arche and Faith and Sharing. The department also houses archival collections that complement the Kelly Library Rare Book Collection including an extensive 19th French theatre collection and a small archives of intellectual and writer G.K. Chesterton.
Archival Collections Highlights
- Henri J.M. Nouwen Archives and Research Collection
- L’Arche International/ L’Arche Internationale Audiovisual Collection
- L’Arche Trosly-Breuil fonds
- L’Arche Daybreak fonds
- Faith and Sharing fonds
- Zola Research Program fonds
- Sheila Watson fonds
- G.K. Chesterton Archival Collection
- 19th Century Theatre/André Antoine Collection
- Patrick O’Neill fonds
- Catholic New Times Collection
- James Feeley fonds
- Monsignor John O’Connor Papers
- Plowman Family Postcard Collection