ARCHIVES & MUSEUM
The University Archives and Museum is responsible for collecting and preserving the historic records of the University such as manuscripts relating to the founders, rectors/presidents, faculty and administrative officers, physical plant of the campus, photographs, letters, memos, annuals, and issues of University publications. It also hosts a museum of artifacts such as religious vestments and paraphernalia, school trophies, donated objects and memorabilia.
ABOUT
An official repository of Philippine-Augustinian legacy and West Visayan historical and cultural heritage for the social and intellectual transformation of the members of the University and the community/citizenry.
- The USA Archives commits itself in deepening one’s sense of history and cultural identity. Specifically, it aims to:
- Appraise, collect, preserve and conserve resources of archival value.
- Make available administrative and academic records, archival documents and resources.
- Provide adequate facilities for the retention of such record.
- Serve historical research and instruction by making available and encouraging the use of its collection by members of the University and community.
- House the Augustiniana, Panayana, USAiana and rare books collections.
- Forge partnership with other archives agencies and Augustinian institutions.
- Develop resource management system.
- The USA Museum seeks to heighten the cultural and aesthetic consciousness of the members of the community. Specifically, it aims to:
- Appraise, collect, preserve and conserve resources of artistic and cultural value.
- Exhibit Augustinian and Western Visayan artifacts and artworks.
- Provide adequate facilities for museum practice.
- Serve historical research and instruction by making available and encouraging the use of its collection by members of the University and community.
- Forge partnership with museums and other cultural agencies.
- Develop resource management system.
