RG 00.07.00 | Collection: Recognitions and Awards to Holy Family University

Summary Information

Repository: Holy Family University Archives

Title: Collection on Recognitions and Awards to Holy Family University

ID: RG 00.07.00

Date: Inclusive dates 1954-ongoing

Extent: 0.5 Linear feet (1 legal-size archive box and 1 flat archive box for oversize records)

General Physical Description: These records are original typewritten text documents that are in very good condition.

Language: English

Language of Records: English, with the exception of the Papal Blessing, which is Latin

Abstract: Collection on recognitions and awards to Holy Family University includes letters, proclamations, citations, and similar items recognizing or awarding Holy Family for special achievements.

Preferred Citation: Preferred citation for this material is: [Identification of item], in Collection on recognitions and awards to Holy Family University, University Archives, Holy Family. University.

Scope and Contents

The records in this series range from 1994 to 2005. They include such items as congratulatory letters, citations, proclamations, and a papal blessing from prominent individuals, both religious and secular; as well as religious organizations and governing authorities at local, state, and national level. The bulk commemorate the University's 40th anniversary.

Arrangement

These records are arranged in eight subseries according to source of origin:

• Archdiocese of Philadelphia
• City of Philadelphia
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Newtown, Bucks County
• President of the United States
• U.S. Congress
• Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth
• Vatican

Administrative Information

Publication Information

Holy Family University Archives
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, 19114-2009
267-341-3414

Legal Status note

These records are the property of Holy Family University.

Conditions Governing Access

Contact the University Archives for an appointment to access our records and for details regarding access restrictions which may apply due to university policy or legislation governing privacy issues.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Copyright is retained by Holy Family University or other creators of items in these records/papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Please contact the University Archives with requests for copying and for authorization to publish, quote or reproduce the material.

Source of Acquisition

These records were transferred to the University Archives directly from the President's Office.

Separated Materials

• Some of the materials in this series exceed 11" in length and are stored separately in a flat oversize archives box:
• Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and PENJERDEL Council Silver Jubilee Anniversary Citation (hand lettered and decorated, and signed by former Philadelphia mayor Thatcher Longstreth) September 22, 1979
• Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua letter of congratulations to Holy Family College for 40th Anniversary February 4, 1994
• Citation of the Council of the City of Philadelphia for 40th Anniversary February 19, 1994
• City of Philadelphia Proclamation for 40th Anniversary February 19, 1994
• Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Greetings to Holy Family College for 40th Anniversary February 19, 1994
• President Bill Clinton letter of congratulations to Holy Family College for 40th Anniversary February 8, 1994
• Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth letter of congratulations to Holy Family College for 40th Anniversary February 10, 1994
• Papal Blessing on Holy Family College for 40th Anniversary March 2, 1994

Controlled Access Headings

• Corporate Name(s)
  • Holy Family University (Newtown, Pa.).
  • Holy Family University (Philadelphia, Pa.).
• Genre(s)
  • Certificates
  • Proclamations
• Geographic Name(s)
  • Bucks County
  • Newtown
  • Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia
• Subject(s)
  • Awards
  • Universities and colleges

Collection Inventory

• Archdiocese of Philadelphia
• Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua Letter of Congratulations to Holy Family College 40th Anniversary February 4, 1994
• City of Philadelphia
• City of Philadelphia Tribute to Holy Family College on Its 10th Anniversary February 10, 1964
• Citation of the Council of the City of Philadelphia Commemoration Holy Family College's 40th Anniversary February 19, 1994
• City of Philadelphia Proclamation for 40th Anniversary February 19, 1994
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania House Resolution for the Dedication of Holy Family College December 12, 1995
• Senate of Pennsylvania Congratulations Holy Family College 25th Anniversary September 18, 1979
• Pennsylvania House of Representatives Congratulations Holy Family College 40th Anniversary February 15, 1994
• Senate of Pennsylvania Congratulations Holy Family College 40th Anniversary February 14, 1994
• Senate of Pennsylvania Congratulations on Holy Family College Attaining University Status March 25, 2003
• Senate of Pennsylvania Congratulations on Holy Family University's 50th Anniversary October 6, 2004
• Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Greetings to Holy Family College for 40th Anniversary February 19, 1994
• Newtown, Bucks County
• Borough of Newtown Welcome Proclamation September 10, 1995 1995 September 10
• Bucks County Board of Commissioners Proclamation of "Holy Family College Month" September 10, 1995
• President of the United States
• President Bill Clinton Letter of Congratulations to Holy Family College 40th Anniversary February 8, 1994
• U.S. Congress
• U.S. House of Representatives Recognition of Holy Family College's 49th Anniversary February 5, 2003
• Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth
• Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth Letter of Congratulations to Holy Family College for the 40th Anniversary February 10, 1994
• Vatican
• Papal Blessing on Holy Family College for 40th Anniversary March 2, 1994
• Various organizations 1979, 1989-ongoing
• Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and PENJERDEL Council Silver Jubilee Anniversary Citation September 22, 1979