Riverview Archives supports Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview by providing a permanent home for the historical records, photographs, memorabilia, and museum objects which serve as the memory bank for the college. The Archives also aims to promote and share the rich heritage of the College and the Jesuit tradition with our students, the wider Riverview community and the general public.
Riverview Archives was established in 1974, when the then Rector Headmaster, Peter Quin SJ had the foresight to bring together into one secure area all the college’s archival material which, for nearly a century, had been scattered throughout various offices and storage areas within the College grounds. Not only did this ensure that those items were stored securely but it was understood that professional advice concerning their care was required. As such, since its establishment, the archives has been under the care of a professional archivist.
The collection includes documents, photographs, and museum objects dating back to 1878 when Father Joseph Dalton SJ concluded arrangements to purchase the Riverview peninsula. The collection also includes personal papers, diaries and memorabilia that have been donated by past students which tell the story of their time at Riverview and in some cases, aspects of their lives after leaving the College.
Riverview Archives welcomes donations of items relevant to the history of the college. Whilst Riverview Archives exists initially to care for the archival records of the College, the Archives welcomes donations of items which have relevance to the history of the College. The Archives collects historical items of individuals connected with the College which illustrate a cross-section of college life. Records are accepted in every format, whether manuscript, printed or machine readable; also photographs, pictures, film and artifacts such as sporting medals and trophies.
If you have an historical research enquiry or an enquiry regarding the donation of historical material, the archivist can be contacted at: archives@riverview.nsw.edu.au.
