U.S. Catholic Special Collection
The U.S. Catholic Special Collection (USCSC) collects, preserves and provides access to rare and/or significant research materials on Catholicism in the United States.
Telling the Story of Catholic Life in the U.S.
Marian Library faculty and staff engage users with the U.S. Catholic Special Collection through instruction sessions, programs and exhibits. The collection supports the University’s doctoral program in theology, which offers a distinctive focus on theology in history and culture, with attention to the United States. Areas of the collection include
- Official Church documents
- Theology texts
- Religious orders active in the United States
- School textbooks
- Biographies
- Catholic periodicals
- Books and serials used or published by various Catholic ethnic groups
- Catholic blogs and Archdiocesan websites
- Objects used by American Catholics in their religious practice.
- The Pauline A. Money Catholic Sisters International nun doll collection
- Records created by Catholic individuals and organizations
Access the Collection
Although the collection is not exclusively Marian, it is stewarded by the Marian Library's faculty and staff. We welcome requests to use the collection for personal research as well as class instruction. Visitors can request access during the Marian Library’s open hours; however, scheduling an appointment in advance is preferred.
Schedule an appointment online, email marianlibrary@udayton.edu or call 937-229-4214.