XAVIER ARCHIVES  
 
 
 

Xavier Archives is an individual reference and research facility to serve the needs of people connected with the school, or those with a wider interest in history, art, and education as such. The archives collects and maintains the available records of Xavier College of every type. Excellent study facilities exist in the archives for anyone who wishes to consult its records. Access to the collection is by means of appointment with the archivist, Douglas Kennedy, on 9854 5411.

Location

Xavier Archives is housed in the oldest constructed fabric on the school property. In the early history of the School, long before the days of refrigeration, the suite of rooms now occupied by Archives was used to store food, produce and wine. There was an internal stairway directly into the school kitchens above. Though inherently cold and dry, the area is now air-conditioned and climate-controlled.

 
 


Entry to the archives is in the basement at the eastern end of the South Wing. It is directly adjacent to the carpark and the main driveway, and is fully signposted. Visitors are most welcome.

Holdings

In general, Xavier Archives contains manuscript and printed records, pictorial works, and physical memorabilia connected with the history of the school. There is an extensive collection of photographs, both formal and informal. Archives is also responsible for the school's art catalogue. A range of items are available for viewing in both the public domain and restricted format.


Public Domain

Complete series of printed materials which chronicle the School's past, such as Xaverian, Laurels, Sursum Corda, and Xavier News.
Commissioned histories of the School, such as Xavier Portraits, Xavier by the Sea, Xaverians at War, etc.
Books about Jesuit education.
A large collection of books by former Xaverians.
A selection of histories of other Victorian public schools.

Restricted Materials

Administrative records, including the papers of individual rectors and teachers.
Personal collections of former Xaverians and their families.
Administrative records of the Old Xaverians' Association.
Special Collections, such as those of Eldon Hogan, Colin Colahan, and Karl Schneider.
Tapes and transcripts of the School's Oral History Programme.

Bequests

Xavier Archives is continually incorporating new records into its collection, and welcomes gifts of any materials relating to the people who have attended Xavier College, or its history as an institution. The Archives does not accept materials on loan.


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