St. Edward’s University Yearbooks
(1925-1990) The official yearbook of St. Edward’s University.
Digital Exhibits
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St. Edward’s Publications
A collection of official university and student publications, including:
- Newspapers The St. Edward’s University newspaper fills a gap about Austin-based Catholic schools and the Catholic community in Central Texas from 1881 through the early 1920s, when very few papers provided Catholic news from across the state and country. Other papers published at St. Edward’s University include The Cadet and The Echo. The Cadet was the newspaper published by the St. Edward’s Military Academy during its operation from 1943-1946. The St. Edward’s High School was the only Catholic High School in Austin until 1966. The Echo was the student-run newspaper for the high school. It provides information about student life, sports, and campus announcements centered solely on the high school community. (Note: This collection is in progress and, therefore, may be incomplete)
- University Course Catalogs and Bulletins 1885-Present, includes New College and affiliated programs.
- Arete is St. Edward’s award-winning student-led publication that annually produces an academic journal consisting of students’ nonfiction essays, analyses, Capstone papers, and commentary. The publication has won The American Scholastic Press Association’s annual competition eleven times, including ten distinctions of first place with special merit. The journal pursues representation of different perspectives, ideas, and ideologies that embody the diversity in the St. Edward’s community.
- Sorin Oak Review is the annual literature and arts journal of St. Edward's University. The journal was first published under the name Aesthetic Voice.
- Saint Edward’s University: A Centennial History (1986) by Br. William Dunn, this book chronicles the origins of the university, the major historical figures involved, and the journey to its 100th anniversary.
- Stars Over St. Edward’s: The History of the SEU Theatre Arts Program 1962-1982 by Ev Lunning.
Memories from the Hilltop
A collection of oral histories from former students, staff, and faculty.
WWI Flour Sack Art
Donated by the Captain and Mrs. Albert Moulckers, this collection includes over two dozen flour sacks which were used as canvases for painters in Belgium when supply lines were closely guarded during World War One.
Signs of the Zodiac
A series of 12 pieces created by Br. Hilarion Brezik in 1978. They are some of his most widely-distributed and best known works.
Main Building Architectural Records
Original architectural renderings of the Main Building at St. Edward’s University.
Main Building Fire and Reconstruction
(1903) Photographs of the damage caused by a fire in the Main Building on the St. Edward’s University campus and the reconstruction that followed.
Mary Moody Northen Theatre Department Programs
(1972-present) The Mary Moody Northen Theatre opened its doors in 1972 and has been the centerpiece of performing arts education on the St. Edward’s University campus ever since. This collection includes over 200 programs from productions from throughout the theatre’s history.
Department of Theatre Photographs
A selection of photographs from Theatre Department productions, including the many notable guest artists who have appeared on the Mary Moody Northern Stage.
COVID-19: The Hilltop Perspective
Members of the St. Edward’s community share their observations, fears, hopes, and experiences during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
St. Edward’s Military Academy
Includes brochures, catalogues, and yearbook of the St. Edward's Military Academy that existed during World War II.
St. Edward’s University High School Yearbooks
(1949-1967) The official yearbook of St. Edward’s University High School.
Higher Ed on the Hilltop
In Spring 2019, the twenty-six students in HIST 2303: Introduction to Historical Methods took on the challenge of creating this collection as the course’s culminating assignment. Working in groups, they gathered historical evidence from the St. Edward’s University Archives, and analyzed and contextualized it within the broad developments in higher education in the United States.
St. Edward’s University Films
Historical films and videos from the university’s past.
Historical content advisory notice:
Materials that have been digitized for online access have been created from original historical copies which may contain opinions, language, images, or other content that the modern reader may find offensive. These primary sources reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of different times and should be considered records of the era in which they were produced. Munday Library presents these items as part of the historical record and does not endorse the attitudes expressed therein. The library cannot alter historical records. In certain cases, it may be possible to add notes or comments correcting verified errors, but these exceptions will not be applied in a way that changes the appearance of the authentic record.
