Abbey Archives

The Saint John's Abbey Archives seeks to collect, preserve and make available materials that illustrate the history, lifestyle and activities of the monastery, its members, and those whom the monastery served.

To fulfill this mission, the abbey archives strives:

1. To appraise, collect, organize, describe, preserve, and provide access to records of permanent administrative, legal, fiscal, and historical value

2. To provide facilities for the retention, preservation, servicing, and research of such records

3. To serve as a research center for the scholarly study of the monastic life as lived at Saint John's

4. To provide information services to help in the administration and operation of the abbey

5. To serve in a public relations capacity by promoting knowledge and understanding of the heritage and ongoing history of Saint John's Abbey

Hours
Researchers may visit the abbey archives during morning work hours, Monday through Friday. All users must register with the Archivist for an appointment in advance.

Administration
The administration of the Saint John's Abbey Archives is under the direction of the abbey's archivist. The archivist reports to the abbot and works with him in formulating policies.

Contact

Brother David Klingeman, OSB, MSLS, Abbey Archivist
dklingeman@csbsju.edu
320 363-2699
320 363-3039 (fax)

The Archives
Saint John's Abbey
P.O. Box 2015
31802 County Road 159
Collegeville, MN 56321-2015