The Joy of Collecting: The Strishock Print Collection digital exhibit displays an eclectic mix of etchings, paintings, and wood block prints acquired through collecting clubs and subscription groups and purchased by Daniel and Joan Strishock. The Strishock's donated this collection to The Catholic University of American in 1968 and it features a variety of subjects, themes, and artists.

Come visit an exhibition highlighting a few of the prints from the Strishock Collection. The exhibition is titled "Earth, Air, Fire, and Water: Elements of Design". It is in Mullen Library at The Catholic University of America from September 3 - December 8, 2011.

The American Catholic History Center and University Archives celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council with this special finding aid uniting all of our Vatican II collections. Here one may find a complete guide to our manuscript and AV holdings to expedite resource discovery.

In 1891, Rev. Eli Washington John Lindesmith wrote the Rector of The Catholic University of America, Rev. John J. Keane, to inquire about donating his possessions to the University’s museum. Rev. Lindesmith, over the next thirty-one years, shipped his numerous papers, artifacts, and memoriabilia collected from his days as a missionary priest in Ohio, as a military chaplain in Montana, and as chaplain at St. Ann’s Orphan Asylum in Cleveland, Ohio, to the University. Lindesmith collected and maintained these items because he was confident that future people would be curious.

Lindesmith was born in Center Township, Columbianna County, Ohio, on September 27, 1827. He became a priest in 1855 and spent the first part of his priesthood assigned to travelling from parish to parish in the northeastern part of Ohio. His duties took him from the towns around Youngstown to the Akron-Canton area south of Cleveland. In 1880, Rev. Lindesmith became a military chaplain assigned to Fort Keogh, Montana. He remained at this post until 1891, when he returned to mission work in Northern Ohio. His last position was chaplain of St. Ann’s Orphan Asylum. He died on February 6, 1922.

          There is no way to over-emphasize the importance of St. Thomas Aquinas in the development of Christian thought and his influence on higher education. The patron of Catholic schools, St. Thomas holds a special place in the hearts of members of The Catholic University of America. We honor him during our annual St. Thomas Aquinas Mass in January, to reaffirm our commitment to faithful Catholic education, and in the depictions of him throughout our campus - a bust in Mullen Library, a statue and stained glass window in Caldwell Chapel, and another stained glass window in the St. Michael Chapel. The building which hosts the University Archives is named after St. Thomas. It is clear that a great deal of emphasis is placed on St. Thomas and his works, not only here at The Catholic University of America, but at universities and centers of learning around the world. A special privilege that we have as Special Collections is that we house many rare books related to the works of St. Thomas Aquinas. It is truly a gift that we, The Catholic University of America, are stewards of such wonderful items. In order to showcase just a few of our items, this exhibit has been curated to offer examples of what we hold. This is in no way an exhaustive list of what our collection contains in regards to St. Thomas Aquinas, but this exhibit is an introduction to the resources that we have on the Angelic Doctor, and a starting point for students and scholars who would like to know more about our collections.

This digital collection consists of images of structures that once stood on the grounds of The Catholic University of America (CUA). Supporting text from a variety of sources provides facts, figures and first hand accounts that place the structures in their historical context. Important people in the history of these buildings are also introduced.

The images in the collection are accessible in one of four ways which include, building name, person name, map of campus, and the sitemap. Please click one of the links in the navigation bar to explore the collection. This bar is available on each page of the collection.

Please note that the images on this site are copyright protected. If you wish to obtain permission to reproduce any of them please contact the American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives at (202) 319-5065 or by visiting their website.