Archive Collections of the Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary’s
Discover the Congregational Archives and Records available at the Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary’s. Our collections feature a diverse array of materials, including documents, records, diaries, photographs, scrapbooks, audiovisual recordings, and more.
Please note that not all of our collections have been processed, and we are continually creating and updating the descriptions of these materials. For any questions about the collections, please contact us at info@harcsm.org.
How to search the collections
To search all collections, enter a keyword in the search bar. Use the drop-down menus and date fields to further refine your search. You can narrow down results by material type, subject, or name by clicking on any of the "Additional filters" located to the right of your search results. To browse holdings by collection, subjects, or names, click on the tabs at the top of this page.
For more details about archival processing and resources, visit the Digital Archives Page.
What is a finding aid?
Finding aids describe unique collections by providing information on their creation, historical background, and contents. They can be brief summaries or detailed descriptions and inventories. A collection guide includes details about how the materials were produced, their context, dates, topics, quantity, and organizational structure.
About the Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary’s:
The Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary’s (HARC) newly constructed archives were established to carry forward the legacy of the sisters. The Center arranges, describes, preserves, and makes available historical materials related to women religious and their sponsored ministries, facilitating academic research and education in both physical and digital formats.
Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary's
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
(574)678-6155 info@harcsm.org