Collections by Subject
The sections below highlight some of the most common subjects found in our collections and/or subjects that are experiencing a surge in research interest.
Each section contains links to finding aids for collections at the Loyola Archives and Special Collections containing information on that subject. Some categories include links to digital collections. These categories do not include all of our collections containing information on a given subject.
Please consult the archivist for further information about collections and see our Access Policy and Reading Room Policy for information on making research appointments and accessing collections.
Loyola Special Collections staff strive to use inclusive and non-hurtful language in all of our descriptions. Some collections, however, may include documents containing hurtful language due to the era in which they were created. Finding aids are frequently reviewed and updated to improve subject access and language. The records that they represent are not changed. Please see our Harmful Language Policy for further information.
Arts and Artists
This category includes collections relating to artists and people who have worked with artists or in the arts. It includes the papers of Loyola faculty.
Book History
This category highlights our collections relating to the history of the book.
Book History Collections
Chiswick Press Collection
Edward Gorey Collection
Keely Collection
Michalak Collection
Business, Economics, and Labor
This category highlights collections relating to business, economics, and labor, especially relating to Chicago.
Business, Economics, and Labor Collections
Commonwealth Edison Company
Cuneo Family
Dorr E. Felt Collection
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- Dorr E. Felt papers
- Felt and Tarrant Manufacturing records, 1915-1926
- International Labor and Trade Conferences, 1919-1921
- Railroad Strikes, 1916-1921
- United States Employers Commission, 1918-1920
- World War I, 1901-1930
- Domestic Organizations & Charities, 1915-1926
- Industrial Engineering, 1919-1930
- 20th Century Press Bureau, 1913-1917
Follett Collection
Institute of Human Resources and Industrial Relations, 1940-1992
Samuel Insull
Dan Rostenkowski papers
Peter T. Swanish, Ph.D., papers, 1921-1971
Henry Wirtenberger, S.J., papers, 1927-1976
Ronald J. Kizior, Ph.D., papers, 1961-2013
Tassos Malliaris, Ph.D., papers, 1970-2015
Catholic History and Organizations
This category highlights collections relating to Catholic history and organizations, especially those with a connection to Chicago.
Catholic History and Organizations Collections
Alvo E. Albini papers, 1967-1994
Robert Broderick papers, 1926-2003
Carl J. Burlage, S.J., papers 1886-1996
Catholic Church Extension Society
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- American Board of Catholic Missions, 1920-1961
- Chapel Car Logs, 1907-1955
- John J. D'Arcy Estate, 1922-1956
- Diocesan Correspondence, 1906-1962
- Financial records, 1905-1959
- George Hennessey correspondence, 1911-1924
- Historical Letters and Documents, 1905-1960
- Rev. Francis C. Kelley, records, 1887-1936
- Montezuma Seminary records, 1936-1960
- William D. O'Brien, D.D., records, 1906-1962
- O'Malley vs. CCES, 1942-1954
- Publication Collection
- Russian Apostolate, st. Procopius Abbey, 1917-1959
- Extension Magazine Teen Contest, 1945-1955
- Rev. Richard St. John records, 1919-1952
- Extension Society Photograph Collection, ca. 1899-1981
Chicago Inter-Student Catholic Action (CISCA)
Catholic Instruction League records, 1904-1946
Cuneo Family
Gerardo Decorme, S.J., papers, ca. 1940-1941
Jean Delanglez, S.J., papers, 1931-1949
Marie Aloysia Dunne papers, 1906-1932
Francis L. Filas, S.J., papers, 1931-1989
Gilbert J. Garraghan, S.J., papers, 1868, 1902-1942
Illinois Catholic Historical Society records, 1906-1990
Jerome V. Jacobsen, S.J, papers, 1916-1980
Catherine Jarrott, Ph.D., 1944-1984
Frank J. Lewis papers, 1924-1960
Frederick P. Manion, S.J., papers, 1909-1976
National Catholic AIDS Network (NCAN) records, 1986-2007
National Catholic Interscholastic Basketball Tournament (NCIBT) records, 1924-1941
Nevett Fund of America records, 1945-1999
SERRA International records, 1937-2006
George Drury, Ph.D., papers, 1934-1998
John A. Kemp, S.J., papers, 1930-1963
Jack Mulqueen papers, 1923-2014
St. Bernard Hospital
Central and South America
This category highlights the papers of Loyola faculty who studies Central and South America.
Chicago and Illinois
This category includes collections containing information relating to Chicago and Illinois.
Chicago and Illinois Collections
Arthur L. Berman papers, 1977-2003
Brownson Circle records, 1917-1975
Center for Urban Policy records, 1979-1988
Chicago Inter-Student Catholic Action (CISCA)
Chicago Public School Teachers Oral History Collection, 1991, 1993
Henry Cohen, Ph.D., papers, 1825-1987
Commonwealth Edison Compay
Cuneo Family
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
George Drury, Ph.D., papers, 1934-1998
Dorr E. Felt Collection
John C. Fitzgerald, JD, papers, 1927-1992
Follett Collection, 1873-1998, 2022, Undated
Holy Family Parish records, 1857-1951
Henry Hyde
Illinois Catholic Historical Society records, 1906-1990
Irish Immigrants to Chicago Oral History Collection, 2000-2001
Insull Family
Latinos in Chicago Oral Histories, 1993-2001
Leander Hamilton McCormick papers, 1874-1923
Jack Mulqueen papers, 1923-2014
Harold L. Platt, PhD, papers, 1888-1988
Edmund J. Rooney, Ed.D., papers, 1956-1998
Dan Rostenkowski
St. Ignatius Parish records, 1907-2001
Frederic Siedenburg, S.J., Collection, 1911-1989
Scott Stantis Papers, 1939-1940s, 1980-2018, Undated
Civil Rights
This category encompasses the subjects of Civil Rights, Affirmative Action, Minorities, and Race. Some of the collections included here may only have 1 or 2 files on these subjects while other collections will contain more information.
Civil Rights Collections
Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL) papers
Henry J. Hyde (R-IL) papers
Office of the President
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Office of the Senior Vice President and Dean of Faculties
Office of Community Programs
Office of Public Relations
Office of Student Affairs
African-American Studies Program
Center for Urban Policy
Scott Stantis Papers, 1939-1940s, 1980-2018, Undated
Robert C. Hartnett, SJ, papers, 1888-1984
Kale Williams papers, 1962-2006
George Ireland, Athletics Director, records, 1913-1978
Classical Studies
This category includes the papers of Loyola faculty and records of the Classical Studies department.
Classical Studies Collections
Dentisty
This category includes the records of the Chicago College of Dental Surgery and several Loyola faculty members.
Education
This category highlights our collections relating to the history of education. It includes the papers of Loyola faculty members, and a state senator involved in education reform.
Education Collections
Arthur L. Berman papers, 1977-2003
Rosemary V. Donatelli papers, 1957-1980
Robert C. Hartnett, SJ, papers, 1888-1984
Richard A. McCormick, SJ, papers, 1940-2000
Chicago Public School Teachers Oral History Collection, 1991, 1993
Carl E. Moore, PhD, papers, 1950-1981
Scott Stantis Papers, 1939-1940s, 1980-2018, Undated
Office of Student Affairs
Entertainment
This category highlights collections relating to the entertainment arts in Chicago, primarily theatre in Chicago.
Entertainment Collections
Anderson Playbill Collection, 1927-1946
Autograph Collection, 1772-1955
Betty A. Barclay Playbill Collection, 1942-2000
Carrigan Collection, 1792-1971
Louis P. Rogge, O. Carm., Collection, 1896-1945
Elizabeth A. Schor Collection, 1909-1995
Sheet Music Collection, 1869-1935
Stage Bill Collection, 1900-1986
Jack Mulqueen papers, 1923-2014
Rollo Timponi scrapbook
Environment
This category highlights collections containing information on environmental issues and concerns.
Environment Collections
Scott Stantis Papers, 1939-1940s, 1980-2018, Undated
Samuel Insull papers, 1799-1970
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co. records, 1887-1952
Office of Community Programs records
Kale Williams papers, 1962-2006
Dan Rostenkowski papers
Henry Hyde papers
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- Henry Hyde papers part 1 (Administrative Assistants & Subject files)
Loyola General Counsel records
Office of the President records
Ethics
This category highlights our collections with information on the practice of ethics. It includes the papers of Loyola faculty members.
Europe
This category highlights collections including information on Europe and European issues.
Gender
This category highlights collections with information on gender and related issues. It includes the papers of Loyola alumni and faculty.
Gender Collections
Brownson Circle records, 1917-1975
Suzanne S. Gossette, Ph.D., papers, 1972-2011
Robert C. Hartnett, S.J., papers, 1888-1984
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co. records, 1887-1952
Kale Williams papers, 1962-2006
Office of Community Programs records
Dan Rostenkowski papers
Henry Hyde papers
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- Henry Hyde papers part 1 (General records, Administrative Assistants & Subject files)
Office of the President
Government
This category highlights collections containing information on governing and government. It includes the papers of Loyola alumni and faculty as well as the records of Loyola's student government association.
Government Collections
John C. Fitzgerald, J.D., papers, 1927-1992
Peter T. Swanish, Ph.D., papers, 1921-1971
Scott Stantis Papers, 1939-1940s, 1980-2018, Undated
Arthur L. Berman papers, 1977-2003
Halstead Collection, 1826-1942
Arthur Kellner, D.D.S., Collection, 1950-1974
Edmund J. Rooney, Ed.D., papers, 1956-1998
Lake Shore Student Government Association (LSGA) records, 1932-1997, Undated
Water Tower Government (W.T.G.)records, 1968-1986, Undated
Office of Veterans Affairs
Congressional Papers
The Loyola Archives & Special Collections follows the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the opening of records. The parts of the Dan Rostenkowski and Henry Hyde papers that corresponde to records currently closed by the House of Representatives are closed at Loyola. Due to limited staffing, the parts of these collections that relate to newly opened House of Representative records may not be available for research immediately. For further information on House rules, please consult the following: Finding Aids for Official House Records.
Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL) papers
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- Series 1: General
- Series 2: Administrative Assistants/Staff
- Series 3: Legislative
- Series 4: Constituent Correspondence
- Series 5: Issue Correspondence
- Series 6: Ways & Means
- Series 7: Campaigns
- Series 8: Speeches
- Series 9: Casework (Restricted)
- Series 10: Academies
- Series 11: Publications
- Series 12: Memorabilia
- Series 13: Audio-Visual
Henry J. Hyde (R-IL) papers
Healthcare
This category includes collections with information relating to healthcare in the United States. It includes the papers of Loyola alumni and faculty.
Healthcare Collections
Scott Stantis Papers, 1939-1940s, 1980-2018, Undated
Peter T. Swanish, Ph.D., papers, 1921-1971
Richard A. McCormick, S.J., papers, 1940-2000
St. Bernard Hospital
Dan Rostenkowski papers
Jesuits
This category includes the papers of Loyola's Jesuit faculty members.
Jesuit Collections
This category includes the papers of individual Jesuits reflecting their lives and careers as well as collections containing information on the Society of Jesus.
Felix P. Biestek, SJ, papers, 1970-1994
Carl J. Burlage, S.J., papers 1886-1996
Gerardo DeCorme, SJ, papers, ca. 1940-1941
Jean Delanglez, SJ, papers, 1931-1949
Charles I. Doyle, SJ, papers, 1846, 1862-1973
Marie Alosyia Dunne papers, 1906-1932
John E. Festle, SJ, papers 1932-1983
Francis L. Filas, S.J., papers, 1931-1989
Gilbert J. Garraghan, SJ, papers 1868, 1902-1942
Robert C. Hartnett, SJ, papers, 1888-1984
Jerome V. Jacobsen, SJ, papers, 1916-1980
William T. Kane, SJ, Collection, 1829-1945
Richard A. McCormick, SJ, papers, 1940-2000
James Mertz, SJ, papers, 1900-1979
Joseph S. Pendergast, S.J. papers, 1924-1993
Joseph S. Reiner, S.J., papers, 1907-1966
J. Donald Roll, SJ, papers 1912-1985
Charles Ronan, SJ, papers, 1945-2004
Raymond V. Schoder, SJ, papers, 1933-1987
Frederic Siedenburg, S.J., Collection, 1911-1989
Edward Surtz, SJ, papers, 1930-1983
William G. Thompson, SJ, papers, 1908, 1959-1995
Frederick P. Manion, S.J., papers, 1909-1976
Lester J. Evett, SJ, papers, 1907-1990
Robert F. Harvanek, SJ, papers, 1939-1993
Vincent V. Herr, SJ, papers, 1905-1971
John A. Kemp, SJ, papers, 1930-1963
Francis X. Grollig, SJ, papers, 1938-1989
Journalism
These collections relate to the work of journalism. They include the papers of Loyola alumni and faculty, and nationally recognized journalists.
Journalism Collections
Law
This category highlights our collections relating to the law. It includes the papers of Loyola alumni and faculty as well as oral histories.
Literature
This category highlights the writing and study of literature. It includes the papers of Loyola alumni and faculty.
Medicine
These collections relate to the study and history of medicine in Chicago. They include records from the Stritch School of Medicine, the papers of Loyola alumni and faculty, and records of organizations related to Loyola.
Medicine Collections
Terrence H. Ahearn, SJ, records, 1925-1937
Francis J. Braceland, MD, records, 1938-1942
Council, Committee, and Board records, 1911-1968
Stanley Fahlstrom, MD, papers, 1942-1947, 1985
Thesle Theodore Job, Ph.D., papers, 1915-1965
Richard A. McCormick, SJ, papers, 1940-2000
Louis D. Moorhead, MD, records, 1931-1940
John Glen Powers, MD, records, 1930-1944
George Warth, SJ, records, 1936-1942
John L. Keeley, M.D., papers, 1960-1988
St. Bernard Hospital
Thomas A. Carter, M.D., Papers, 1909-1947
David Thomasma, Ph.D., papers, 1981-1996
Parmly Hearing Institute records, 1938-2001
Wilma Spurrier papers, 1953-1987
Music
This category includes collections of published sheet music and scores by composers. Loyola alumni are represented in this category in addition to collections of published music.
North America
This category includes collections with information on events and occurences in North America.
North America Collections
Alvo E. Albini papers, 1967-1994
Scott Stantis Papers, 1939-1940s, 1980-2018, Undated
Gilbert J. Garraghan, SJ, papers 1868, 1902-1942
Samuel Insull, Jr., papers, 1889-1960, Undated
Dorr E. Felt Collection
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- Dorr E. Felt papers, 1918-1921
- Felt and Tarrant Manufacturing records, 1915-1926
- International Labor and Trade Conferences, 1919-1921
- Railroad Strikes, 1916-1921
- United States Employers Commission, 1918-1920
- World War I, 1901-1930
- Bolshevism, 1918-1931
- Domestic Organizations & Charities, 1915-1926
- Radicalism in Great Britain, 1919-1928
- "Our Country First" Conference, 1919-1924
- Industrial Engineering, 1919-1930
- 20th Century Press Bureau, 1913-1917
- College Made Utopias and Labor Unrest, 1919-1924
Henry J. Hyde (R-IL) papers
Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL) papers
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- Series 1: General
- Series 2: Administrative Assistants/Staff
- Series 3: Legislative
- Series 4: Constituent Correspondence
- Series 5: Issue Correspondence
- Series 6: Ways & Means
- Series 7: Campaigns
- Series 8: Speeches
- Series 9: Casework (Restricted)
- Series 10: Academies
- Series 11: Publications
- Series 12: Memorabilia
- Series 13: Audio-Visual
- Series 1: General
Nursing and Nursing Theory
This category highlights our collections related to nursing. It includes the papers of Loyola alumni and faculty, notable Nursing theorists, and the records of the Niehoff School of Nursing.
Nursing and Nursing Theory Collections
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Imogene King
Rosemarie Rizzo Parse
Parish Nursing
St. Bernard Hospital (Chicago, IL)
Philosophy
This category highlights collections with information about philosophy and philosophers.
Philosophy Collections
Politics
This category highlights collections containing information on the history of politics in the United States. It includes the papers of Loyola alumni, faculty, and staff in addition to other collections.
Politics Collections
Special Note for the Rostenkowski and Hyde papers
The Loyola Archives and Special Collections follows the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the opening of records. The parts of the Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL) and Henry J. Hyde (R-IL) papers that correspond to records currently closed by the House of Representatives are closed at Loyola. Due to limited staffing, the parts of these collections that relate to newly opened House of Representative records may not be available for research immediately. For further information on House rules, please consult the following Finding Aids for Official House Records.
Autograph Collection, 1772-1955
Arthur L. Berman papers, 1977-2003
Halstead Collection, 1826-1942
Henry J. Hyde (R-IL)
Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL)
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- Series 1: General
- Series 2: Administrative Assistants/Staff
- Series 3: Legislative
- Series 4: Constituent Correspondence
- Series 5: Issue Correspondence
- Series 6: Ways & Means
- Series 7: Campaigns
- Series 7 Addendum 1
- Series 8: Speeches
- Series 9: Casework (Restricted)
- Series 10: Academies
- Series 11: Publications
- Series 12: Memorabilia
- Series 13: Audio-Visual
Alvo E. Albini papers, 1967-1994
Psychology
This category includes collections relating to the history of psychology. It includes the papers of Loyola faculty, alumni, and records of the Psychology department.
Public Utilities
This category includes collections relating to the history of public utilities in Chicago and Illinois.
Public Utilties Collections
Sciences
This category includes collections relating to the history of and work in the sciences. It includes the papers of Loyola faculty and records of Loyola departments.
Sciences Collections
Social Justice
This category highlights work on a variety of social justice issues. It includes the papers of Loyola alumni and faculty, other individuals, records of Loyola departments, and records of other organizations.
Social Justice Collections
Chicago Inter Student Catholic Action collection (CISCA), 1928-1998
Institute of Human Resources and Industrial Relations records, 1940-1992
National Catholic AIDS Network (NCAN) records, 1986-2007
William G. Thompson, SJ, papers, 1908, 1959-1995
Kale Williams papers, 1962-2006
George Drury, PhD, papers, 1934-1998
Robert C. Hartnett, SJ, papers, 1888-1984
Catholic Church Extension Society
SERRA International records, 1937-2006
Arthur L. Berman papers, 1977-2003
Henry Cohen, Ph.D., papers, 1825-1987
Joseph A. Gagliano, Ph.D., papers, 1920-1998
Edmund J. Rooney, EdD, papers, 1956-1998
George Ireland, Athletics Director, records, 1913-1978
Circuit Court Judge Oral Histories
Latinos in Chicago Oral Histories, 1993-2001
Dorr E. Felt Collection
Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice President for
African-American Studies Program
Arts and Sciences, College of
English, Department of
Public Relations, Office of
Student Affairs, Office of
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- Joan Steinbrecher, Ph.D., Dean of Students records, 1969-1990
- Donna Dorl, Director, records, 1962-1981, Undated
- Donna Dorl, Director, records, 1964-1981, Undated
- Office of Student Affairs records, 1931-2011, Undated
- Lake Shore Student Government Association (LSGA) records, 1932-1997, Undated
- Student Organizations & Events records, 1890, 1941-2005, Undated
Faculties, Office of the Vice President of
Robert Broderick papers, 1926-2003
Frederic Siedenburg, S.J., Collection, 1911-1989
Scott Stantis Papers, 1939-1940s, 1980-2018, Undated
Center for Urban Policy records, 1979-1988
Office of the President
Sports
These collections highlight sports and athletics at Loyola.
Theatre
This category highlights collections relating to theatre in Chicago and Illinois in addition to the history of the Loyola Theatre department. It includes the papers of Loyola faculty, records of Loyola's Theatre department, and other theatre collections.
Theology
This category highlights collections relating to theology. It includes the papers of Loyola faculty and records of the Theology department.
Theology Collections
The sections below highlight some of the most common subjects found in our collections and/or subjects that are experiencing a surge in research interest.
Each section contains links to finding aids for collections at the Loyola Archives and Special Collections containing information on that subject. Some categories include links to digital collections. These categories do not include all of our collections containing information on a given subject.
Please consult the archivist for further information about collections and see our Access Policy and Reading Room Policy for information on making research appointments and accessing collections.
Loyola Special Collections staff strive to use inclusive and non-hurtful language in all of our descriptions. Some collections, however, may include documents containing hurtful language due to the era in which they were created. Finding aids are frequently reviewed and updated to improve subject access and language. The records that they represent are not changed. Please see our Harmful Language Policy for further information.