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Coverage Dates
1954-2020
Description
This collection documents the career and interests of James D. Fitzpatrick, a longtime Fairfield administrator and member of the Class of 1970. The materials include substantial documentation of the history of Fairfield men’s basketball, particularly from the late 1960’s through the late 1990’s. Other areas of depth include Fairfield memorabilia; images of the Fairfield campus, especially from the 1960’s and early 1970’s; and records of the commissioning and installation of the Fairfield’s campus statues of Lucas the Stag, St. Ignatius Loyola, and St. Robert Bellarmine. The papers also reflect Fitzpatrick’s experience as a Fairfield undergraduate during turbulent times, his dedication to the University’s Jesuit tradition, and additional aspects of his administrative work.
Quantity
13 linear feet (16 containers)
Origin
Donated by James D. Fitzpatrick (2017, 2021, 2022, 2024)
Processed By
Katherine Bonamo
Last Updated
2-2025
Type
Finding Aid
Publisher
Fairfield University
Place of Publication
Fairfield, Conn.
Collection
Finding Aids
Repository
Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections
Copyright
Fairfield University reserves all rights to this resource which is provided here for educational and/or non-commercial purposes only.
Recommended Citation
Papers of James D. Fitzpatrick ’70, MA ‘72, 1954-2020. Finding Aids, Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections. Fairfield, Conn.
Identifier
FIN0024
Notes
James D. Fitzpatrick ’70, MA ’72 retired in 2022 after 55 years of service to Fairfield University in a variety of administrative roles. He became Director of the Campus Center upon his graduation from Fairfield in 1970, and subsequently served as Director of University Activities (1980), Assistant Dean for University Activities (1984), Associate Dean of Students (1993), Assistant Vice President for Student Services Operations (2000), Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs (2006), and Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services (2018). In addition to his administrative duties, Fitzgerald has served for decades as the court-side announcer for Fairfield men’s basketball and as the moderator of Fairfield’s yearbook, The Manor. Fitzgerald’s years at Fairfield have also been notable for his gifts as a mentor and for his deep commitment to the University’s Jesuit mission and identity.