shu0003.9 Thomas H. McLaughlin papers The Monsignor Field Archives and Special Collections Center, Seton Hall University Libraries

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 Collection Summary McLaughlin, Thomas H., 1881-1947. Thomas H. McLaughlin papers 1923-1946 1/2 linear foot SHU 3.9 The Monsignor Field Archives & Special Collections Center Personal and professional papers of the ninth President of Seton Hall University. Biographical Information

Thomas Henry McLaughlin was the ninth President of Seton Hall. He was born July 15, 1881 in New York City to John B. And Margaret Byrne McLaughlin. His family moved to Montclair, New Jersey while he was in his teens. His college studies were completed at the College of Saint Francis Xavier in New York. He then attended the University of Innsbruck in Austria for theological studies where he was ordained July 26, 1904. McLaughlin received his doctorate in sacred theology from the University in 1908.

Upon his return to the United States, McLaughlin served Seton Hall College in many capacities, first as Vice-President from 1908-1922. In 1922, he was elected President and Rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary. He served as President until 1933 and as rector until 1938. During his time with at Seton Hall, he oversaw the move of the seminary from the South Orange campus to the site in Darlington, New Jersey. He was named vicar general of the Archdiocese of Newark and consecrated Auxiliary Bishop and Titular Bishop of Nisa in 1935. Upon the creation of the Diocese of Paterson, he was installed as the first Bishop on April 28, 1938.

Remembered to this day by his nickname 'Schlitz' and as a man of strong convictions, Bishop McLaughlin died March 17, 1947.

 Scope and Content of the Collection

The Thomas H. McLaughlin papers contains professional and personal papers of Thomas H. McLaughlin. The collection is divided into two series: Correspondence and Professional papers. The personal items relate to Seton Hall and are dated from after his time with the College. The professional papers, including correspondence, relate to McLaughlin's time as President of Seton Hall and cover a variety of matters such legal issues, college land, donations and international students. Also included are some of McLaughlin's appointment books which include some remarks and notes beyond appointments.

Arrangement of the Papers

Forms part of Seton Hall University record group 3, Office(s) of the President & Chancellor.

The papers are arranged into three series:

Correspondence, 1923-1946 Professional papers, 1923-1934 Research lecture notes, 1909-1920 and undated Index Terms Persons: McLaughlin, Thomas H., 1881-1947 - Archives. Organizations: Seton Hall University. Office(s) of the President & Chancellor - Archives. Subjects: Seton Hall University - History - Sources. Catholic Intellectual Life Document Types: Letters. Appointment books. Restrictions on Access

Collection is open to researchers at the Msgr. Field Archives & Special Collections Center. Advance appointments are required for the use of archival materials.

Processing Information

M. Kenny June 2007

Detailed Description of the Collection Correspondence, 1923-1946

Letters of a professional and personal nature from McLaughlin's time as President of Seton Hall and after. Included are letters from the time of his resignation.

 2 9Correspondence with Seton Hall presidents, 1935-1937 2 10Correspondence with Seton Hall presidents, 1938-1946 2 11 Fitzsimmons, Thomas, re: Court of Chancery testimony, 1931 2 12General correspondence, August 1923 - September 1925 2 13General correspondence, October 1925 - December 1926 2 14General correspondence, 1927-1929 2 15 New York State Regents, 1922-1929 2 16St. Benedict's Preparatory School, Very Reverend Boniface Reger, 1931 Professional papers, 1923-1934 2 17Appointment book, 1928-1929 6Appointment book and diary, 1923 6Appointment book and diary, 1924 2 18 Appointment book and diary, 1928-1929 2 19College appointments (removed from appointment book and diary, 1924), undated 2 20 Dr. Francis Brick memorial honor award, 1934 2 21 Donations, 1927 2 22Immaculate Conception Seminary, 1927 2 23International students, 1924-1925 2 24Legal matters, 1932 2 25New Jersey Board of Regents, newspaper clippings, 1932 2 26New Jersey Board of Regents, proposal for a University of New Jersey, 1932 2 27President's report, 1933 2 28Property assessment and taxation, 1926-1934 2 29Real estate, 1925 2 30 Wills and estates, 1925-1926 and 1929 Research and lecture notes, 1909-1920 and undated

Series is arranged in chronological order.

 7 1Bibliography, 1909 7 2Crucifixion and analysis of St. John's Gospel, 1909 7 3Thessalonians I and II, 1911 7 4Luke 22-39, 1913 7 5Acts of the Apostles and unlabelled, ca. 1913 7 6Luke II and others, ca. 1914 7 7Thessalonians I and II, ca. 1915 7 8St. John and the Synoptic Gospel, ca. 1916 7 9 St. John's Gospel, ca. 1920 7 10Acts of the Apostles, 1920 7 11 St. John's Gospel, undated