The Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A. records consist of correspondence, reports, and adminisitrative papers. The largest portion of the collection is correspondence dealing with a variety of topics such as: academic reorganization, admissions, centennial celebrations, commencements, United States Navy, NROTC program, Pre-Medical program, correspondence with Servicemen during and after World War II, committees. Included are minutes, printed materials, and reports of outside committees and organizations on which Father Stanford was actively involved. In 1940, he was elected President of the Association of American Colleges. Addresses on various topics and articles are part of the collection. Father Stanford had a deep interest in Catholic Education, academic organization of the College, United States Navy and other related topics. He was truly a highly respected as a leader.