Through the inspiration and labors of Arthur J. Ennis, O.S.A., the Institute was established at Villanova University in 1971 with a large part of the collection of the former Augustinian Historical Institute established earlier by Francis Roth, O.S.A. at Riverdale, N.Y. The Institute was officially opened on April 6, 1973.
The Directors of the Institute have been:
- Arthur J. Ennis, O.S.A. (1971-1977)
- Joseph C. Schnaubelt, O.S.A. (1977-1995)
- Karl A. Gersbach (1995-present)
Sponsors:
Villanova University & The Augustinians of the North America Provinces
(St. Joseph, Canada; St. Thomas of Villanova, Eastern U.S.; Our Mother of Good Counsel, Midwest;
and St. Augustine, California)
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