ABOUT US

The Benedictine University Archives collect, preserve, and make accessible those materials that record and exhibit  the history and  life of Benedictine University and its campuses in Lisle, IL, Springfield, IL, and Mesa, AZ. Also included are the records of the campuses' previous incarnations as Illinois Benedictine College, St. Procopius College, Springfield College in Illinois, and Springfield Junior College. Collections include documents, photographs, media, and  artifacts associated with the school and surrounding area. In addition,  the archives contain non-Benedictine materials that support or relate to  the school's programs of study.

Our rare book collection includes volumes dating to the 1500s, including theological and scientific texts, local history, European history, geography, and Czech language volumes. Our collections are available for research not only  to the Benedictine University community, but also the greater community.

 Have a question about our collections or using the  Archives? Please
contact us at  630.829.6064  or jwroblewski@ben.edu. We will respond to you within 2
business days.