The University Archives are where we collect and preserve the history of Benedictine University and its predecessors, Illinois Benedictine College, and St. Procopius College. In addition to the standard paper and electronic records of faculty, departments, offices, and organizations,  we have a variety of other formats and publications.

 University Records

The collections of university records are always growing; if you don't see something, ask the librarian. Our collections are listed in the library's main catalog; below are some links to finding aids that describe the contents of collections in more detail.

Alumni Association Directories 1887-1937

Becker, Richard C.

Richard C. Becker (b. March 1, 1931 in Cicero, Ill.) attended grade school at Our Lady of the Mount where he received instruction by Benedictine monks and sisters from Lisle, Ill. He assumed the office of president at Illinois Benedictine College in 1976, at the age of 45. Becker was the college's first lay president, succeeding eight previous Benedictine monks who had served as rectors or presidents of the institution.

Carney, Rose A.

Rose A. Carney was a former St. Procopius College professor of mathematics and physics from 1948-1990. She served the university in several capacities, including as Chair of the Mathematics Department from 1960-1981.

St. Procopius Mothers and Friends Club

The St. Procopius Mothers and Friends Club was founded April 11, 1935; Ms. Marie Kral was its first president. The Club was comprised of women affiliated with St. Procopius College, and was the primary venue through which their voices were heard. At the time St. Procopius was not a coeducational institution and would not become one until 1967.

St. Wenceslaus Server's Society

The St. Wenceslaus Server's Society (also known as the Server's Sodality) was founded in 1914 and was the first student organization at St. Procopius College. According to the Society's constitution, its mission was "to instruct the members in the proper manner of assisting as servers at liturgical functions," "to promote the social and educational advancement of the members,"  and "to create and promote interest in missionary work, both local and foreign, particularly by forwarding educational activities."

Women's Auxiliary of St. Procopius College

The Women's Auxiliary of St. Procopius College was a campus-based service organization run by the mothers of students at St. Procopius. Like the St. Procopius Mother's and Friends Club (an organization similar in scope but based in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood) and Procopians Forward (also known as the St. Procopius Dad's Club), the Women's Auxiliary worked to involve students and their parents with campus life through social activities, outreach, and fundraisers.

 University Subject Files

These subject files are not part of a specific collection but do contain information regarding many university-related topics. Browse the alphabetical subject indexes below.

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 Collection Highlights