Notre Dame Archives
Collection of Miscellaneous Manuscripts (CCMM)
C CCMM Collection of Miscellaneous Manuscripts
1/1 A Bishop of S. L. Potosi [San Luis Potosi, Mexico] 1912/0618
1/1 r "Rev. + dear Father" [presumed at Notre Dame] 1912/0618
1/1 { Received letter and kind invitation. Knows nothing about the
1/1 { [Notre Dame?] alumni contained in list sent. Too old to visit
1/1 { Notre Dame again.
1/2 A Mamie A. Dougherty nd
1/2 r Bishop of Buffalo nd
1/2 { Fragment of a letter. Expresses thanks on behalf of Mary Brady
1/2 { for a gift. Regards from loved ones. Hopes that he ("Monsignor")
1/2 { accepts the position as Bishop of Buffalo.
1/3 #1 A Augustine M.A. Blanchet (Bishop of Nesqually) 1877/0820
1/3 #1 r Joseph S. Alemany (Bishop of San Francisco) 1877/0820
1/3 #1 { Concerns banking matters. In French.
1/3 #2 A Joseph S. Alemany (Archbp of Pelussum(?), Spain) 1887/0315
1/3 #2 r "Rev. Dear Sir" 1887/0315
1/3 #2 { Informs that he received two articles from the Sisters of
1/3 #2 { Charity of Tarragona, formerly belonging to the late Bishop
1/3 #2 { Domenick, and that these articles will no doubt be sent to the
1/3 #2 { receipient by express.
1/4 A Thomas Albert Andrew Beckes (Bishop of Wilmington) 1885/1202
1/4 r "Madame" 1885/1202
1/4 { The Rev. Carey has not been removed from Easton, Maryland and
1/4 { he [the Bishop] is not disposed to send other clergy to handle
1/4 { A matter already sufficiently attended.
1/5 A A. Berlioz (Bishop of Hakodate, Japan) 1907/0613
1/5 r "those at Notre Dame" 1907/0613
1/5 { Berlioz sends his blessing to Notre Dame accompanied by his
1/5 { autograph.
1/6 A Mark K. Carroll (Bishop of Wichita) 1967-1968
1/6 r Sister M. Lilliana, S.L. [Sister of Loretto] 1967-1968
1/6 { Five letters from Bishop Carroll extending congratulations, best
1/6 { wishes, and thanksgiving. Also, a copy of a homily in the form
1/6 { of a poem by Bishop Carroll at the Dedication of Church of the
1/6 { Magdalen, Wichita, Kansas on May 9, 1968.
1/7 A Alexander Christie (Archbishop of Oregon) 1908/0926
1/7 r "Dear Father" 1908/0926
1/7 { Expresses thanks for Christmas greeting. Extends New Year wishes.
1/7 { Hopes to have him back at Columbia after a time.
1/8 A Michael A. Corrigan (Archbishop of New York) 1888/0803
1/8 r Rev. J. Fleming 1888/0803
1/8 { Regrets the departure of Mr. Egan, the cause of which he is
1/8 { absolutely ignorant, except for the contents of the newspaper
1/8 { report.
1/9 #1 A Very Rev. Dupanloup(?) (Bishop of Orleans, France) nd
1/9 #1 r "mon cher ami" nd
1/9 #1 { A brief note. In French.
1/9 #2 A Very Rev. Dupanloup(?) (Bishop of Orleans, France) 1861/0419
1/9 #2 r "Monsignor" 1861/0419
1/9 #2 { A one page letter. In French.
1/10 A John Egan (Bishop of Waterford) 18??/0531
1/10 r Rev. Richard Meagher 18??/0531
1/10 { Egan gives Meagher permission to celebrate Mass in the diocese.
1/11 #1 A William Henry Elder (Archbishop of Cincinnati) 1888/0326
1/11 #1 r Mr. George Elder (his nephew) 1888/0326
1/11 #1 { Received letter and is glad his nephew is at college. He sends
1/11 #1 { two pictures of himself. Extends Easter wishes and urges his
1/11 #1 { nephew to write again.
1/11 #2 A William Henry Elder (Archbishop of Cincinnati) nd
1/11 #2 r Rev. O'Brien (Kalamazoo) nd
1/11 #2 { A brief note stating he cannot make the train and will have to
1/11 #2 { visit another time.
1/12 A Edward Charles Fabre (Archbishop of Montreal) 1895/0302
1/12 r "my Rev. Father" 1895/0302
1/12 { A brief note concerning Mrs. Sadlier. In French.
1/13 #1 A James Cardinal Gibbons (Archbishop of Baltimore) 1918?
1/13 #1 { A copy of an address given at Notre Dame University on the
1/13 #1 { occasion of a Jubilee. It extolls the efforts of the founders of
1/13 #1 { Notre Dame and other pioneers of faith in America. Mentions
1/13 #1 { Father Sorin.
1/13 #2 A James Cardinal Gibbons (Archbishop of Baltimore) 1884/1010
1/13 #2 r "Very Rev. Dear Sir" 1884/1010
1/13 #2 { A formal invitation to attend three meetings at the Archbishop's
1/13 #2 { residence in preparation for the solemn opening of the Council.
1/13 #3 A James Cardinal Gibbons (Archbishop of Baltimore) nd
1/13 #3 r Rev. Father Ligg (St. Mary's Church, Toledo) nd
1/13 #3 { A brief note announcing his arrival in Toledo that afternoon.
1/13 #4 A James Cardinal Gibbons (Archbishop of Baltimore) 1888/0903
1/13 #4 r Rt. Rev. Bishop Keane 1888/0903
1/13 #4 { Acknowledges a communication from Father Scard(?) about
1/13 #4 { furnishing three priests. Relays information about the
1/13 #4 { consecration of Dr. Foley, and requests that he [Keane] issue an
1/13 #4 { invitation to the Board. Discusses what day the Board should
1/13 #4 { meet.
1/13 #5 A James Cardinal Gibbons (Archbishop of Baltimore) 1886/0601
1/13 #5 r "Very Rev. Dear Father" 1886/0601
1/13 #5 { Accepts congratulations. Is sorry that his elevation will
1/13 #5 { preclude him from visiting.
1/13 #6 A James Cardinal Gibbons (Archbishop of Baltimore) 1891/0926
1/13 #6 r Very Rev. Dean O'Brien (of Kalamazoo ) 1891/0926
1/13 #6 { Urges him to send Master Henly to Notre Dame and to give thanks
1/13 #6 { to Father Walsh.
1/14 #1 A Alphonse J. Glorieux (Archbishop of Boise, Idaho) 1887/0209
1/14 #1 r P. V. Hickey 1887/0209
1/14 #1 { A brief note which accompanied a money order for a subscription
1/14 #1 { to the "Catholic Review." Hickey later sent this letter to the
1/14 #1 { Catholic Archives of America and promised to send more.
1/14 #2 A Alphonse J. Glorieux (Archbishop of Boise, Idaho) 1892/0406
1/14 #2 r Mr. Frank D. Hennessy (at Notre Dame) 1892/0406
1/14 #2 { Expresses a favorable opinion about his [Hennessy's] attending
1/14 #2 { Notre Dame. Is hesitant to comply with his request for his photo
1/14 #2 { since it is already in the "Historic Archives" (i.e. Catholic
1/14 #2 { Archives of America), but if he insists, he will send another.
1/15 A Andrew Gregory Grutka (Bishop of Gary) 1962
1/15 { Grutka's sermon given at the funeral of Ivan Mestrovic.
1/15 { Ponderings about death as a penalty, the sadness at the loss of a
1/15 { great man and sculptor. Gives a brief life summary and praises
1/15 { the spirit and idea Mestrovic breathed into his creations.
1/16 A Patrick J. Hayes (Archbishop of New York) 1919/0503
1/16 { A invitation from the Archbishop requesting one's presence at the
1/16 { ceremony of conferring the Laetare Medal on Mr. George L. Duval.
1/17 A John Joseph Hennessy (Bishop-elect of Wichita) 1888/0731
1/17 r Mr. Ridden, of New York 1888/0731
1/17 { A Trans-Atlantic Cablegram announcing the appointment of
1/17 { John Samuel Foley as Bishop of Detroit.
1/18 #1 A Rev.(later Bishop) John Joseph Keane, Catholic Univ.) c1888
1/18 #1 r John Ireland, [Arch]Bishop of St. Paul c1888
1/18 #1 { Lauds and venerates the double consecration of the day, that of
1/18 #1 { Archbishop Ireland and that of Father Sorin of Notre Dame. Makes
1/18 #1 { reference to Fr. Walsh's desire that Notre Dame would be an
1/18 #1 { auxiliary or "feeder institution" to the Catholic University of
1/18 #1 { America.
1/18 #2 A Rev.(later Bishop) John Joseph Keane (Catholic Univ) 1890/1008
1/18 #2 r "Brother Gus" (at Notre Dame) 1890/1008
1/18 #2 { Praises the Department of Industry [Manual Labor School] over
1/18 #2 { which Brother Gus presides. Gives regards to the Father General
1/18 #2 { [Sorin] and Fr. Alexis Granger and Sister Felicie.
1/19 A Francis P. Kenrick (Archbishop of Baltimore) 1859/0510
1/19 r Michael Portier (Bishop of Mobile) 1859/0510
1/19 { Relays the request of the Bishop of Savannah to have a Coadjutor.
1/19 { Candidates for the position are named as follows: Rev.
1/19 { William McCloskey, Rev. H. Andrieux, C.M., and
1/19 { Rev. James McGarahan.
1/20 A Charles M.A. Lavigerie (Bishop of Nancy) 1866/0916
1/20 r "my dear Father" 1866/0916
1/20 { A short note. Written in French.
1/21 #1 A Michael Cardinal Logue (Ireland) 1924/0714
1/21 #1 r Mrs. Anna Moeller (Pennsylvannia) 1924/0714
1/21 #1 { Acknowledges receipt of her letter with the pictures of the two
1/21 #1 { boys. Gives his condolences for her suffering.
1/21 #2 A Michael Cardinal Logue (Ireland) 1924/0325
1/21 #2 r Mrs. Anna Moeller (Pennsylvannia) 1924/0325
1/21 #2 { Acknowledges receipt of her letter and photos of the two boys.
1/21 #2 { He gives the boys his blessing and sends them some Agnus Deis.
1/21 #2 { Says that her uncle, Thomas Logue, is still alive and her aunt,
1/21 #2 { Catherine Logue, is long since dead.
1/21 #3 A Michael Cardinal Logue (Ireland) 1921/0701
1/21 #3 r Mr. William M. Flannery 1921/0701
1/21 #3 { Comments on the bequest of the late William Grimley to be
1/21 #3 { directed to some permanent charity. Recommends the Armagh
1/21 #3 { Diocesan Orphan Society and the Armagh Conference of the St.
1/21 #3 { Vincent de Paul Society.
1/21 #4 A William M. Flannery (New Haven, Connecticut) 1934/0511
1/21 #4 r Brother Angelus, CSC (Notre Dame) 1934/0511
1/21 #4 { Letter asking if the AVE MARIA would like to have a letter of the
1/21 #4 { late Cardinal Logue of Ireland.
1/21 #5 A Bernard Hrico (?) (St. Vincent Seminary, LaTrobe PA) 1951/0106
1/21 #5 r "Dear Father" [McAvoy?] 1951/0106
1/21 #5 { Encloses two letters Logue wrote to Moeller. Speaks of
1/21 #5 { Joseph Moeller (Anna Moeller's son), his studies, and Mrs.
1/21 #5 { Milkearn's research.
1/22 #1 A Joseph P. Macheboeuf (Bishop of Denver) 1885/0411
1/22 #1 r Rev. Byrne 1885/0411
1/22 #1 { A letter about a new house for a school, the manner of
1/22 #1 { payment for the Manitou Chapel, and a reaffirmation of the
1/22 #1 { day selected for confirmation.
1/22 #2 A Joseph P. Macheboeuf (Bishop of Denver, and others) nd
1/22 #2 { A document signed by Macheboeuf, Vicar Apostolate James O'Connor,
1/22 #2 { and Bishop Dwenger of Ft. Wayne concerning the need for a good
1/22 #2 { novitiate for the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis near
1/22 #2 { the motherhouse in Lafayette, Indiana. The Bishop of Fort Wayne
1/22 #2 { withdraws his objection to the establishment of these sisters in
1/22 #2 { Denver.
1/23 A Patrick Manogue (Bishop of Grass Valley) 1886/0222
1/23 r Archbishop of __________ 1886/0222
1/23 { Gives a favorable appraisal of Father Mevel, who served in his
1/23 { diocese and also as a missionary for 5 years in Santa Domingo.
1/24 A Rev.Peter Guilday (Sec'y Amercn Catholic Historl Assn) 1935/0110
1/24 r Philip R. McDevitt (Bishop of Harrisburg) 1935/0110
1/24 { Writes of the 15th annual meeting of the ACHA. Mentions the
1/24 { Hershey Foundation. Asks about the possibility of starting a
1/24 { necrology for the diocese. Best wishes for the New Year.
1/25 A Rt.Rev.John McMullen (later Bishop of Davenport) 1856-1858
1/25 { Theological notes taken [in Latin] at Urban College of the
1/25 { Propaganda, Rome.
1/26 A Rev. J.B. Mierge, S.J. 1881/1128
1/26 r Bishop of _____ 1881/1128
1/26 { Acknowledges the Bishop's kind favor to Woodstock College,
1/26 { Maryland. Mentions approval of securing land for orphans near
1/26 { the Sisters. Offers information about the visit ad limina.
1/27 A Eugene O'Connell (Bishop of Grass Valley) 1877/0706
1/27 r "J.P." 1877/0706
1/27 { Requests another $100 for the Sisters of Charity of Virginia
1/27 { City. Waxes eloquent about principles [in parable form], about
1/27 { music, and about perfect contrition.
1/28 #1 A Patrick Thomas O'Reilly (Bishop of Springfield) 1880/0313
1/28 #1 r "my dear Lord" 1880/0313
1/28 #1 { Acknowledges receipt of letter and 250 pounds with gratitude to
1/28 #1 { be directed toward the poor.
1/28 #2 A Patrick Thomas O'Reilly (Bishop of Springfield) 1880/0126
1/28 #2 r "my dear Lord Bishop" 1880/0126
1/28 #2 { Acknowledges receipt of his letter. Lists dioceses in distress
1/28 #2 { and the Bishops in charge of them.
1/29 #1 A Jeremiah O'Sullivan (Bishop of Mobile) 1886/0710
1/29 #1 r Philip Nolan (Secretary of CFAUA) 1886/0710
1/29 #1 { Relays his prayers and good wishes for the success of the
1/29 #1 { C.F.A.U. of A.
1/29 #2 A Jeremiah O'Sullivan (Bishop of Mobile) 1887/0412
1/29 #2 r P.V. Hickey 1887/0412
1/29 #2 { A letter to accompany a postal order to pay for subscription of
1/29 #2 { the Catholic American. Extends kind wishes to L.W. Reilly.
1/29 #3 A Jeremiah O'Sullivan (Bishop of Mobile) 1892/0910
1/29 #3 r the Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese of Mobile 1892/0910
1/29 #3 { A general letter informing of solemn services of thanksgiving to
1/29 #3 { be held on occasion of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of
1/29 #3 { America by Columbus.
1/29 #4 A Jeremiah O'Sullivan (Bishop of Mobile) 1887/1122
1/29 #4 r "the Community and pupils" 1887/1122
1/29 #4 { A small calling card extending blessings to the Community and the
1/29 #4 { pupils on the feast of their patroness.
1/30 { This folder is empty.
1/31 A Ignatius Persico (Abp of Damietta?, written at Rome) 1889/0930
1/31 { A biographical statement in which the Archbishop traces his
1/31 { religious career. He began as a missionary in British India,
1/31 { was consecrated Bishop and Vicar Apostolate of Hindustan and
1/31 { Tibet, spent time in Baltimore, Savannah, Canada, Aquino
1/31 { Coutecorvo and Sioa, and was attached to the Sacred Congregation
1/31 { of Propaganda.
1/32 A Charles J. Seghers (Archbishop of Oregon City) 1879/1030
1/32 r Most Rev. S. J. Alemany (Archbishop of San Francisco) 1879/1030
1/32 { Expresses gratitude for congratulations, good advice, and a favor
1/32 { received. Writes that he has just finished his visitation of the
1/32 { Idaho Territory.
1/33 r Martin John Spalding (Archbishop of Baltimore) 1867/0910
1/33 { Spalding's U.S. passport.
1/34 #1 A William Tyler (Bishop of Providence, R.I.) 1844/0815
1/34 #1 r Rev. J. Hand 1844/0815
1/34 #1 { Negative photograph of a two-page letter in which the Bishop
1/34 #1 { praises the institution (?) for supplying priests and requests
1/34 #1 { that Rev. Hand select two priests for the Diocese of Hartford.
1/34 #1 { He also would like to receive some circulars from the
1/34 #1 { institution.
1/34 #2 A William Tyler (Bishop of Providence, R.I.) 1846/0726
1/34 #2 r "Rev. dear Sir" 1846/0726
1/34 #2 { Negative photograph of a two-page letter in which the Bishop
1/34 #2 { sends condolences upon the death of Rev. Hand. He also writes of
1/34 #2 { sending three young men into orders as soon as they are ready and
1/34 #2 { asks they be sent back to him when they have finished.
1/34 #3 A William Tyler (Bishop of Providence, R.I.) 1847/0512
1/34 #3 r Rev. D. Moriarity 1847/0512
1/34 #3 { Negative photograph of a one-page letter in which the Bishop
1/34 #3 { gives dispensation of 18 months to a man too young to be ordained
1/34 #3 { a priest. He asks Moriarity to send on the other young priests
1/34 #3 { as soon as they are ready.
1/34 #4 A Peter Taaffe 1847/1029
1/34 #4 r Dr. Woodlocke 1847/1029
1/34 #4 { Negative photograph of a three-page letter in which Taaffe
1/34 #4 { announces his arrival at the Bishop's house (Bishop Tyler of
1/34 #4 { Providence) and requests that Dr. Woodlocke send as soon as
1/34 #4 { possible his formal certificate of ordination. He reports that he
1/34 #4 { is engaged in teaching a class in Ecclesiastical History.
1/35 A Al. C. Bara_bo (Prefect, Vatican, Rome) 1865/0730
1/35 r Augustin Verot (Bishop of Savannah) 1865/0730
1/35 { A letter written in Italian relaying the Pope's offering of the
1/35 { Monumental Collection consisting of 16 volumes. An invitation to
1/35 { Rome is authorized for someone to receive the volumes.
1/36 A Father T. Assesi, S.J. 1893/0201
1/36 { A fragment (one page) of a printed letter. Describes missionary
1/36 { functions at Ranchi including a comparison of money spent on rice
1/36 { for the peasants with that of other charitable organizations. It
1/36 { defends the expenditures of the mission for the "new Christians"
1/36 { who are brought closer to God. In French.
1/37 A J. G. Berry nd
1/37 { A statement regarding Navajo artifacts. While excavating for a
1/37 { canal, he and others discovered a small cavern containing a wide
1/37 { variety of objects made and used by the Navajo Indians.
1/38 A Father Bertrand
1/38 { An 18-page article about Sister Margaret (Reilly) Thorn, a Sister
1/38 { of the Good Shepard, and her miracles at the Convent in Peekskill
1/38 { New York -- how a crucifix in blood appeared on the wall in her
1/38 { room, how she received the stigmata and vestiges of scourging
1/38 { periodically, how she had a crucifix emblazoned in blood upon her
1/38 { heart, and her marvelous life of faith.
1/39 A Lewis B. Binsse ?18__/0709
1/39 { A small calling card inviting the recipient to come take tea that
1/39 { evening.
1/40 F Hesburgh-Hawley-Bird Correspondence 1956
1/40 { A series of letters between Rev. Theodore Hesburgh,
1/40 { Rev. Ernest Hawley, and Professor Otto Bird regarding "new and
1/40 { untried, central geometric proofs" figured out by Rev. Hawley.
1/40 { Included is a brief autobiographical sketch by Rev. Hawley, a
1/40 { complete sketch of Hawley's deductions in manuscript form, and
1/40 { reviews by Professor Otto Bird.
1/41 #1 A Bishop John Martin Henni of Milwaukee 1859,1865
1/41 #1 A Bishop Adolph of Sandwich C.W. 1859,1865
1/41 #1 A Bishop Armand Francis M. Charbonnel of Toronto 1859,1865
1/41 #1 { Four separate recommendations--in French, English, Latin, and
1/41 #1 { French-- for Rev. Louis Bissey regarding his request for transfer
1/41 #1 { from Indiana to Louisiana for health reasons. All are recorded on
1/41 #1 { the same sheet of paper.
1/41 #2 A Rev. A. Lafont 1866/0128
1/41 #2 r Rev. Louis Bissey 1866/0128
1/41 #2 { A letter of rejection from the Archbishop of New York, written in
1/41 #2 { French. No post was available for Rev. Bissey at the time of his
1/41 #2 { request.
1/42 A Andrew J. Boyle (Professor of Chemistry, Notre Dame) nd
1/42 { Two lists--one handwritten, one typed--of Special Chemical
1/42 { Requirements [estimated] for the Elementary Organic Laboratory.
1/42 { The lists designate item no., quantity, chemical/material type,
1/42 { and other specifications.
1/43 A (illegible) 1894/0210
1/43 r Leopoldo Bracony (sculptor, of France) 1894/0210
1/43 { An authorization written in Italian for Leopoldo Bracony of
1/43 { France to scuplt in marble the image of Pope Leo XIII.
1/44 A J.M.Brieyere (?) (Vicar General, London) 1875/1118
1/44 r Edward McNeigh 1875/1118
1/44 { The search for McNeigh's record of baptism yields a record of the
1/44 { name "McName" only, which was perhaps misunderstood for "McNeigh"
1/44 { Congratulates McNeigh on his happy choice.
1/45 A Agnes M. Browne (Darling, Montana) 1878/0602
1/45 r "my dear brother" 1878/0602
1/45 { She relays the safe arrival of their mother in Montana, where she
1/45 { will stay for perhaps a year. She sends her brother, a Brother
1/45 { in a religious Community, her prayers for his health and well-
1/45 { being and tells him of family news. She urges him to write.
1/46 A Samuel Byerley (South Bend) 1843/1106
1/46 r Rev.John McCaffrey (President Mount St.Mary's College) 1843/1106
1/46 { A letter of Byerley's gratitude and praise of his family's new
1/46 { living situation in Indiana where his sons have excellent
1/46 { Catholic instruction by the priests of the Holy Cross and
1/46 { Brothers of St. Joseph. Included is a description of the
1/46 { College of Notre Dame, established under the auspices of
1/46 { Father Sorin. McCaffrey is requested to send copies of the
1/46 { regulations of Mount St. Mary's and St. Joseph's Colleges in
1/46 { Emmitsburg, Maryland.
1/47 #1 r Paul R. Byrne (ND Librarian) 1954/1112
1/47 #1 { A letter regarding an artist's works he/she wishes to have sent
1/47 #1 { for study and photographing. Also, about some missing pieces.
1/47 #2 A Paul R. Byrne (former ND Librarian) 1974/1218
1/47 #2 r James Corbett 1974/1218
1/47 #2 { An attempt to answer Corbett's questions regarding certain
1/47 #2 { manuscripts in the Rare Book Room of Notre Dame. Tells the
1/47 #2 { history of the money to be used for the Dante Collection. Tells
1/47 #2 { about his own health and that of his friend, Bowyer Campbell.
1/47 #3 A Paul R. Byrne (former ND Librarian) 1976/0512
1/47 #3 r James Corbett 1976/0512
1/47 #3 { Relays the message of the death of his good friend,
1/47 #3 { Bowyer Campbell.
1/48 A Ellen Caddu_ sat. 12
1/48 r "dear Rev. Sir" sat. 12
1/48 { Expresses deep gratitude for the amount of five pounds received
1/48 { for her assistance. Gives thanks to the Clergy for their
1/48 { benevolence which has allowed her to support her son, who is ill.
1/49 A Jack Cannon (Columbus, Ohio) 1949/0215
1/49 r George C. Martinet (Pennsylvannia) 1949/0215
1/49 { Requests Martinet to make hotel reservations in Pennsylvannia
1/49 { because he and his wife plan on attending the Knute Rockne
1/49 { Memorial Mass and Breakfast on March 27, 1949.
1/50 #1 F Jose A. Caparo 1921/1019
1/50 #1 { A promissary note stating that Caparo agrees to pay the sum total
1/50 #1 { of $500.00 to the University of Notre Dame; the payments are to
1/50 #1 { be used for the Endowment and development of the University.
1/50 #2 A S.P. Grace (Asst. VP, Bell Telephone Laboratories NY) 1932/0712
1/50 #2 r Dr. Jose A. Caparo 1932/0712
1/50 #2 { Offers assistance to obtain for Caparo a transfer to the grade of
1/50 #2 { Fellow in the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Sends
1/50 #2 { along a list of Fellows for reference purposes. He is confident
1/50 #2 { the transfer should be without difficulty.
1/50 #3 A Jose A. Caparo nd
1/50 #3 { A document summarizing Caparo's thesis presented to the Dept. of
1/50 #3 { Mathematics, the University of Chicago, for his Master of Arts
1/50 #3 { degree. Title: "On the Problem of Apollonian Tactions."
1/50 #4 F Jose A. Caparo 1941, nd
1/50 #4 { Two brief clippings giving biographical information about Caparo
1/50 #4 { and his wife.
1/51 A Father Joseph Cavanaugh, CSC nd
1/51 { A draft of Fr. Cavanaugh's dissertation regarding the Gifts of
1/51 { the Holy Spirit, treating the topics of: "The Gifts in
1/51 { Scripture," "The Gifts are Habits," "The Regulation of Virtues,"
1/51 { and "The Regulation of the Gifts."
1/52 A Henry Clay 1849/1027
1/52 r Lucretia Erwin (Clay's granddaughter) 1849/1027
1/52 { Acknowledges receipt of her letter in which she tells of her
1/52 { intention to become a nun. He does not disapprove of her choice,
1/52 { but counsels her to thoroughly consider and examine the
1/52 { consequences of her decision. He sends his affection and support
1/52 { and tells of his going to Washington, D.C. as a senator that
1/52 { autumn.
1/53 #1 A Nikita Khrushchev (Soviet Union) 1958/0228
1/53 #1 r Cyril Clemens (kin to Mark Twain,i.e. Samuel Clemens) 1958/0228
1/53 #1 { A copy of a letter typed in Russian and English acknowledging
1/53 #1 { receipt of Cyril Clemens' letter and book, "Jokes and Anecdotes
1/53 #1 { about Mark Twain." The copy of the letter is dedicated to ND.
1/53 #2 A Franklin D. Roosevelt 1938/0419
1/53 #2 r Cyril Clemens (kin to Mark Twain,i.e. Samuel Clemens) 1938/0419
1/53 #2 { A copy of a letter expressing thanks for the copy of Cyril
1/53 #2 { Clemens' book. States that he is glad to sign the Notre Dame
1/53 #2 { speech and returns it. The copy of the letter is dedicated to
1/53 #2 { ND.
1/53 #3 A George N. Shuster (Assistant to the President) 1962/0423
1/53 #3 r Rev. Thomas T. McAvoy, CSC (Archivist) 1962/0423
1/53 #3 { Cover letter enclosing the two Clemens letter described above.
1/54 #1 A Hugh McCullough (Secretary of Treasury) 1868/0219
1/54 #1 r Schuyler Colfax (Speaker of the House of Representives)1868/0219
1/54 #1 { A letter regarding a certain bell cast and imported from France
1/54 #1 { for St. Mary's College. The Treasury Department cannot waive the
1/54 #1 { duty tax, though Lt. General William T. Sherman urges the
1/54 #1 { Department to do so.
1/54 #2 A Schuyler Colfax (Vice President) 1876/0318
1/54 #2 r Professor T. S. Howard 1876/0318
1/54 #2 { A postal card explaining that since he [Colfax] lectured at
1/54 #2 { Adrian, Michigan the previous night, he was not able to attend
1/54 #2 { the celebration or to send his regrets.
1/54 #3 A Schuyler Colfax 1882/0726
1/54 #3 r Mr. Smith (machinist) 1882/0726
1/54 #3 { A postal card relaying information about certain doors for sale
1/54 #3 { which Mr. Smith might be interested in.
1/55 A Abbe C. A. Collet (of the Archdiocese of Quebec) 1899/0727
1/55 r Gustave Rouband (at Lourdes, France) 1899/0727
1/55 { A short note written in French offering homage and recommending
1/55 { the Abbe Emile Gaubreau, of the diocese of St. Paul, Minnesota.
1/56 F Notes and articles regarding Alexis Comparet
1/56 { A collection of three documents: a magazine article written about
1/56 { Alexis Comparet (a Colorado artist-painter of French origin)
1/56 { which offers a brief biographical sketch of his life and his
1/56 { work; a page of a thesis describing paintings of Comparet's; and
1/56 { A transcription of Comparet's obituary in Denver's DAILY NEWS,
1/56 { 19 July 1960.
1/57 A Anna F. Connor, Rock Island 1905/1023
1/57 r "my dear friend" 1905/1023
1/57 { A letter acknowledging the kind thoughts and deeds of the friend.
1/57 { Regrets not being able to see and entertain Archbishop Seton.
1/58 A James A. Corcoran (St. Charles Seminary) 1884/0310
1/58 r "dear sir" 1884/0310
1/58 { A brief letter explaining reasons for his delay. He wrote a
1/58 { piece and hopes to have fulfilled his [the recipient of the
1/58 { letter's] wishes.
1/59 A Mr. and Mrs. William J. Corcoran 1918/0419
1/59 { A card announcing the birth of their son, William James Corcoran,
1/59 { born April 19, 1918.
1/60 A Enrique Cordova (Attorney, San Salvador) 1945,1947
1/60 A Carlos Salazar (Guatemala) 1945,1947
1/60 r Luis Beltranena Valladarez (Notre Dame, Indiana) 1945,1947
1/60 { A collection of letters regarding the Central American Union,
1/60 { i.e. the possibility of uniting the countries of Central America,
1/60 { which mention details of meetings of the Constituent Assembly
1/60 { (1921), opinions of the causes of the unionist failures, etc.
1/60 { Letters are in English and Spanish.
1/61 A Marie Cosnard 1863/0109
1/61 r "Reverend Father" 1863/0109
1/61 { A letter (in French) wishing good tidings in the New Year and
1/61 { offering gossip from her town, where it may be assumed the
1/61 { Reverend Father had previously been pastor. Specific news
1/61 { mentioned: little Marie Sougeray "gave her soul up to God in
1/61 { heaven on Christmas Day"; the new pastor in town seems very
1/61 { organized and knowledgeable; and a new religious hospital is
1/61 { being built to everyone's pleasure.
1/62 A Bing Crosby 1950/1220
1/62 r Rev. Charles M. Carey, CSC 1950/1220
1/62 { A letter expressing thanks for information on the Notre Dame
1/62 { NROTC program and about the prospects of his son, Gary Crosby,
1/62 { attending Notre Dame, though he [Gary] is not a strong math
1/62 { student.
2/1 A Mary Davis (South Bend) 18__?
2/1 r Father _____ 18__?
2/1 { A letter (partially torn) asking for money with which to pay
2/1 { the rent.
2/2 A Luis de la Rosa (Washington) 1849/0105
2/2 r "my dear sir" 1849/0105
2/2 { Copy of a letter in which he acknowledges receipt of the Catholic
2/2 { Almanac, with its information on the newly acquired Territories
2/2 { of the United States. He sends along a small work of his own
2/2 { about the work of the Guadalupe Friars who have Missions in the
2/2 { West, and elaborates on what he knows of the mission situation.
2/3 A B. F. DeCosta 1879/1119
2/3 r "Rev. and dear sir" 1879/1119
2/3 { A letter enclosing a statement regarding the desirability of an
2/3 { American Cardinal. The statement is written on the back of a
2/3 { printed letter sent by the Citizens' Committee on High License
2/3 { (New York, 29 October 1888) which tried to arrange concerted
2/3 { action by all the clergy of the state to support Temperance
2/3 { legislation.
2/4 F Edward Denn 1987
2/4 { A collection of copies of letters and a story/euology ["Everyone
2/4 { has his own Nick Denn Story"] about Nicholas Edward Denn. The
2/4 { story is praised by various Church and Baseball leaders who
2/4 { received copies of the booklet. l
2/5 #1 A Rev. Maurice d'Hulst (Paris) 1888/0403
2/5 #1 r "Mon Reverend Pere" 1888/0403
2/5 #1 { A brief letter written in French.
2/5 #2 A Rev. Maurice d'Hulst (Paris) 1888/04
2/5 #2 r "Mon Reverend Pere" 1888/04
2/5 #2 { Two brief letters daterd April 1 and 3, 1888. In French.
2/6 A Maria L. Dillon (Syracuse) 18__/0207
2/6 r "dear Father" 18__/0207
2/6 { A letter requesting the favor of his influence to get her a teach
2/6 { position at a school. She tells that she has studied such
2/6 { subjects as Geography, History, Philosophy, and more for seven
2/6 { years at a Convent.
2/7 #1 A W. H. Drapier (South Bend) 1864/0718
2/7 #1 r General John Miller (Nashville, Tennessee) 1864/0718
2/7 #1 { A letter in which Drapier tells of the birth of a daughter. He
2/7 #1 { acknowledges favors, and states his preference for a place and
2/7 #1 { type of employment, invoking Miller's help.
2/7 #2 A J. F. "Sam" Dunne (University of Santa Clara) 1934/0713
2/7 #2 r Rev. Patrick H. Dolan, CSC 1934/0713
2/7 #2 { Dunne donates the Drapier letter and comments on Joe Boland,
2/7 #2 { Elmer Layden, and a Communist-inspired strike in Santa Clara,
2/7 #2 { California.
2/7 #3 A President John F. O'Hara, CSC 1934/0724
2/7 #3 r Rev. Patrick H. Dolan, CSC 1934/0724
2/7 #3 { Copy of a letter acknowledging Dolan's donation of the Drapier
2/7 #3 { letter.
2/7 #4 A President John F. O'Hara, CSC 1934/0725
2/7 #4 r J. F. "Sam" Dunne (University of Santa Clara) 1934/0725
2/7 #4 { Copy of a letter acknowledging Dunne's donation of the Drapier
2/7 #4 { letter.
2/8 A J. W. Duntley (President of Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co) 1900/0702
2/8 r Mr. H. Glaenzer (Paris) 1900/0702
2/8 { A letter of introduction to Mr. Mackenzie, son of his personal
2/8 { friend. Duntley would appreciate any favors or courtesies shown
2/8 { while Mr. Mackenzie is in Europe.
2/9 A Joseph Ederer (postulant) 1875/0708
2/9 { An Interrogatory [biographical questionaire] for Postulants
2/9 { applying for admission into the CSC.
2/10 F John Joseph Edward 1878/0717
2/10 { A birth announcement of John Joseph Edward, son of
2/10 { Patrick Stone and Sarah McLellon Edward, born on July 17, 1878.
2/11 A Lizzie Edwards 187_/0908
2/11 r Her Father 187_/0908
2/11 { A letter advising her father of her knee injury
2/11 { and operation. She sends her love to her family from the
2/11 { National Surgical Institute in Indianapolis.
2/12 A Mrs (?) Lewes / George Eliot (?) / Marian Evans ? /05
2/12 { Several fragments of a letter about household repairs. Lacks
2/12 { addressee and signature of its author.
2/13 A Rev. Michael Ennis 1786
2/13 { A lengthy sermon (prepared for Magadelan's Day 1786) revolving
2/13 { around a passage from Luke, "and behold a woman in the city, who
2/13 { was a sinner."
2/14 A A. R. Erskine (President of Studebaker Corporation) 1919/0130
2/14 r South Bend Citizens at a Dinner in Erskine's Honor 1919/0130
2/14 { A transcription of the address given by Erskine at a
2/14 { complimentary dinner in his honor, in which Erskine announces
2/14 { plans for a new Studebaker plant in South Bend, Indiana.
2/15 A Sister M. Agnes Fagan (St. Mary's Convent, Augusta) 1885/1126
2/15 r Mrs. B.W.B. Robins 1885/1126
2/15 { Acknowledges receipt of the favor she sent. Regrets she has no
2/15 { other mememto of Mrs. Robins' brother than a prayer of his. Sends
2/15 { best wishes and prayers for her family.
2/16 #1 A James A. Farley 1974/0513
2/16 #1 r Frederick J. Buck (Admin. Director, Yonkers Raceway) 1974/0513
2/16 #1 { A letter in which Farley tells Buck he has been selected
2/16 #1 { Laetare Medalist for 1974. He is thrilled by the honor awarded
2/16 #1 { him. The ceremony is to be held in New York. He also includes
2/16 #1 { copies of later, pertinent materials from the Congressional
2/16 #1 { Record and a newsletter.
2/16 #2 A W. Joseph Embser 1983
2/16 #2 r President Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC 1983
2/16 #2 { A letter to Hesburgh enclosing the above Farley material and
2/16 #2 { mentioning Hesburgh's mother and John Terry; and a copy of
2/16 #2 { Hesburgh's thank-you.
2/17 A Angelo Ferri (member, Royal Academy of Belle Arti) 1808/0724
2/17 { An appraisal of a painting by Lucca d'Ola__ (?) . Ferri describes
2/17 { the painting as a representation of the Visit of the Magi Kings
2/17 { and sets the price at 1,750 lire. In Italian.
2/18 A Fr.Fidelis of the Cross, OP 1900/1218
2/18 r Mother Theresa Barr, RSCJ 1900/1218
2/18 { A letter from St. Michaels's Passionist Monestray in which he
2/18 { tells of Father Hugh's death. He was able to be there at the end
2/18 { and to speak at his funeral. He had much admiration for the
2/18 { religious man.
2/19 A Fr. Fidelis of the Cross, O.P. (Valparaiso, Indiana) 1888/0218
2/19 r Mr. Edgerly 1888/0218
2/19 { A letter in which he tells Edgerly he has no more photographs of
2/19 { himself, but thinks Fr. William Pardow, S.J., may give up one of
2/19 { his. He acknowledges receipt of his letter. Asks for prayers, as
2/19 { cholera is raging and there are difficulties.
2/20 A Maggie J. Fitzpatrick (College of the ?, Lombardy, IT) 1888
2/20 { Two fragile handwritten manuscripts entitled "Mercedes or
2/20 { Faithful unto Death" and "Rosa Mystica or the Wayside Legend."
2/21 A Rev.(?) John Foley (Baltimore) 1888/0429
2/21 r "Rt. Rev. and dear Friend" 1888/0429
2/21 { A letter in which he tells of going to W. [Washington?] to see
2/21 { Col. [William H (?)] Truesdale, Arthur Pue Gorman, and
2/21 { S. Jujully (?). Says the opposition is not to the road, but to
2/21 { the manner of building it. The committee will decide about it.
2/22 A Edward Fragert (?) (ND de Torce, France) 1867/0601
2/22 r Rev. T. Chappe (?) 1867/0601
2/22 { A letter in which he says he is again in France, and that he had
2/22 { the honor of speaking with the Holy Father, Pius IX. He relays hi
2/22 { conversation with the Holy Father, who advised him to re-enter th
2/22 { Congregation of the Holy Cross (CSC). He does so.
2/23 A J. B. Fremont 18__ (?)
2/23 r Mrs. Townsend 18__ (?)
2/23 { Acknowledges receipt of her letter complete with the copy of the
2/23 { telegram, which gave him great comfort. Points out that family
2/23 { separation is very difficult, especially in hard times, and he
2/23 { offers his condolences.
2/24 F Henry B. Froning (Department of Chemistry, Notre Dame) 1926-1960
2/24 { Copies of a number of documents concerning Froning, including
2/24 { newsletters and clippings praising Froning's accomplishments,
2/24 { letters nominating him to various positions of responsibility,
2/24 { and obituaries. Correspondents include President
2/24 { John F. O'Hara, CSC; President Hugh L. O'Donnell, CSC;
2/24 { Vice President John J. Cavanaugh, CSC; Dean Francis Boland, CSC;
2/24 { and James M. Jenet (Brother Justinian). Topics include the
2/24 { Nieuwland Science Building, the accreditation of the
2/24 { Chemistry Department, the Centennary Committee, and a special
2/24 { Notre Dame Committee for National Defense.
2/25 A James (?) A. Garfield 1880/1202
2/25 r Thomas H.S. Hameosley (Washington, D.C.) 1880/1202
2/25 { Expresses thanks for the copy of the register of the U.S. Army
2/25 { which he sent.
2/26 F Thomas Kekich 1947, nd
2/26 { An autograph of Mahatma Ghandi on a cancelled check (1847/1127).
2/26 { Accompanying it are letters and other material about its donor,
2/26 { Thomas Kekich.
2/27 A George H. Giffany (U.S. Army, Fort Admas, RI) 1895/0609
2/27 r Edwin L. Edgerly 1895/0609
2/27 { Giffany, a member of Battery D, 4th US Artillery Regiment,
2/27 { Acknowledges receipt of Edgerly's letter and request. Will send
2/27 { A photograph of himself for public notice. Gives a brief
2/27 { autobiographical sketch of his life. He converted to Catholicism
2/27 { at the age of 24 under the influence of Rev. T. H. Kinsella.
2/28 A Franciscus Kelly (Bishop of Derry, Ireland) 1857/0711
2/28 r Edward Gileen 1857/0711
2/28 { Written in Latin, a testimonial letter and exeat to Edward Gileen
2/28 { granted by the Bishop. Complete with wax seal.
2/29 A Robert B. Gordon 1928/0613
2/29 r Dr. Sampson 1928/0613
2/29 { A letter regarding botanical fieldwork in Indiana. Describes the
2/29 { forests and tree types. Says he is learning approved methods of
2/29 { forest surveying and timber measuration from Kellogg.
2/30 F "Chet" Donald Chester Grant 1973/1129
2/30 { A copy of a letter from Chet Grant's 'sketch book' regarding the
2/30 { viewing of the feature length film, THE SPIRIT OF NOTRE DAME, and
2/30 { the pilot episode for a projected television series on Notre Dame
2/30 { that never got off the ground; and some of Grant's writings about
2/30 { these films.
2/31 A Pierre Jean Guyader (Kergoudic, France) 1884/1019
2/31 r Father C. Guyader 1884/1019
2/31 { A letter written in French.
2/32 #1 r Brother Edward L. Hearn 1929/0211
2/32 #1 { A ticket written in Italian giving permission to attend the
2/32 #1 { anniversary celebration of the coronation of the Pope Pius XI.
2/32 #2 A William J. McGinley (Secretary, Knights of Columbus) 1929/0311
2/32 #2 r Edward W. Fahey, SP (Saint Paul, MN) 1929/0311
2/32 #2 { Encloses and explains the above ticket.
2/33 A Herdersche Publishing Company (Freiburg, Germany) 1894/0926
2/33 r "Reverend and Very Venerable Father" 1894/0926
2/33 { A letter written in German acknowledging receipt of
2/33 { his letter. Is interested in publishing an English
2/33 { version of Rev. M. Meschler's book,
2/33 { "The Gift of the Holy Pentecost." There may be
2/33 { publishing restrictions involved.
2/34 #1 A John F. O'Hara, CSC (Prefect of Religion, Notre Dame) 1933/0716
2/34 #1 r John T. "Jack" Higgins '22 1933/0716
2/34 #1 { Expresses thanks for the report sent on the Van Wallace
2/34 #1 { association. Tells of attending speaking engagements in Jackson
2/34 #1 { and Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
2/34 #2 A President Charles L. O'Donnell, CSC 1932/0409
2/34 #2 r John T. "Jack" Higgins '22 1932/0409
2/34 #2 { Expresses thanks for his contribution to the Rockne Memorial
2/34 #2 { Field House. Realizes that support for this project has been
2/34 #2 { stunted due to national distress.
2/35 A Father Joe Housen, CSC (Austin, Texas) 1965/1102
2/35 r "Padre John" 1965/1102
2/35 { On account of their long-standing friendship, he sends news and
2/35 { photographs for the Province Review. At the event [the dedication
2/35 { of a school ?], present among others were City Council members
2/35 { and Holy Cross Sisters, Brothers, and Priests. Speaks of strides
2/35 { made to help the Latin Americans get to their merited place in
2/35 { American life.
2/36 A Father Paul Jansions (Vincennes) 1870/0526
2/36 r "Mon Rev. et bien cher Pere" 1870/0526
2/36 { A letter written in French about his recent return to Vincennes
2/36 { after a lengthy voyage. Requests him to extend his regards to
2/36 { Fathers Shortis and Ruthmann, and to the Sisters of the
2/36 { Asylum, and to the good Mother Provincial.
2/37 A R.D. Joyce (Boston) 1882/0124
2/37 r "Ned" 1882/0124
2/37 { A letter introducing Reverend Doctor Howley.
2/38 #1 A Professor C. Schroten (?) 1937/0403
2/38 #1 r Theodore Just (American Midland Naturalist Exchange) 1937/0403
2/38 #1 { A postal card written from Zurich. In German.
2/38 #2 A Hans Molisch (Vienna) 1936/1203
2/38 #2 r Theodore Just (American Midland Naturalist Exchange 1936/1203
2/38 #2 { A letter. In German.
2/39 A D.V. Kelly (San Francisco, California) 1906/1111
2/39 r B. Johns (Notre Dame) 1906/1111
2/39 { Requests for an English translation of the Roman Breviary by the
2/39 { Marquis of Butte.
2/40 #1 A an unknown 17-year-old 1963/1215
2/40 #1 { A poem copied from the NY Journal-American. It is written from
2/40 #1 { the point of view of John F. Kennedy in heaven looking down at
2/40 #1 { the family memebers he left behind.
2/40 #2 A V. A. Polushkin (Moscow Academy of Sciences) 1963/1130
2/40 #2 r Robert F. Gordon (American Midland Naturalist Exchange 1963/1130
2/40 #2 { A letter typewritten in the Cyrilic alphabet expressing
2/40 #2 { condolences in connection with the grievous loss of President
2/40 #2 { John F. Kennedy. Attached is a memo from VP for Advanced Studies
2/40 #2 { Robert E. Gordon's to the University Archivist transmitting the
2/40 #2 { letter.
2/41 A John Kidd 1898
2/41 { A four-stanza poem entitled "Peace be unto You."
2/42 #1 A Rev. Anthony Konings, CSSR (Howard Co., Maryland) 1877/0423
2/42 #1 r "Dear Friend" 1877/0423
2/42 #1 { A letter requesting the favor of a copy of Cardinal Franchi's
2/42 #1 { reply to Archbishop Alemany about the Old Hibernians. Tells of
2/42 #1 { Fr. Held's death.
2/42 #2 A Rev. Anthony Konings, CSSR (Howard Co., Maryland) 1877/0430
2/42 #2 r "Dear Friend" 1877/0430
2/42 #2 { Expresses thanks for the letters of Bishops O'Connell and Seghers
2/42 #2 { Requests the answer of the Prefect of the Propaganda from Bishop
2/42 #2 { Seghers so as to make a better judgment himself about those that
2/42 #2 { are 'exempt' versus 'dispensed'.
2/43 #1 A President John F. O'Hara, CSC c1935
2/43 #1 r Fr. Fiedler c1935
2/43 #1 { A brief commentary accompanying a broadside which indicts
2/43 #1 { Victor de Kubinyi (ex-priest..ex-bishop). Says that this
2/43 #1 { man originated the schism in the South Bend Hungarian parish
2/43 #1 { in 1910 or thereabouts.
2/43 #2 F Broadside regarding Victor de Kubinyi c1910
2/43 #2 { A broadside that reads as follows: "Victor de Kubinyi of 35 West
2/43 #2 { 71st Street, N.Y.C. (ex-priest .. ex-bishop) Forger and Embezzler
2/43 #2 { now Fugitive from Justice, In violation of Criminal Code Sec.
2/43 #2 { 1292A, Notify Magistrate Court Immediately, 314 West 54th St.,
2/43 #2 { Victim's Protective Committee."
2/44 A Jack Lethbridge (Minim 1927-1929) 1980/1107
2/44 r President Theodore Hesburgh, CSC 1980/1107
2/44 { A poem entitled "Notre Dame!" about people, things, and events
2/44 { particular to the Notre Dame experience.
2/45 A Patrick MacDonough '1903 1978/0801
2/45 r Rev. Thomas Blantz, CSC (University Archivist) 1978/0801
2/45 { A collection of poems, letters, and biographical data re
2/45 { MacDonough. MacDonough served some 50 years as a host on
2/45 { Ellis Island, N.Y. welcoming immigrants.
2/46 A Charles P. MacHugh (Instructor at Notre Dame) 1895/0919
2/46 r "My dear Nora" 1895/0919
2/46 { Says he sent on a Catalogue of the Univeristy [Notre Dame] but
2/46 { has yet to receive an answer. He hopes that she is not in any
2/46 { trouble, or worse yet is angry with him or 'forgotten' him. Urges
2/46 { her to write.
2/47 A Rev. Sylvester Malone (Pastor, Ss Peter + Paul Albany) 18__
2/47 { A last page of a letter only, thus no date or addressee. Malone
2/47 { praises Notre Dame University, the noble guidance of Fr. Sorin,
2/47 { the devotion of Sisters of Holy Cross who served the wounded and
2/47 { dying of the Civil War. Remarks that their sacrifices and
2/47 { patriotism, and those of the Holy Catholic Church made for an arm
2/47 { of brave men who won Union for the States.
2/48 r Guinoisseau F. Martin 1841/0702
2/48 { A certificate of character and residence written. In French.
2/49 A Theobald Mathew 1852/0308
2/49 r Mr. Mahoney 1852/0308
2/49 { Expresses thanks for things [books?] forwarded which were
2/49 { interesting. Decided not to enlist the help of Louis Napoleon,
2/49 { but the Citizens of Cork instead. Will send on the results of
2/49 { the County Election.
2/50 A Victor Mauroit 1845-1846
2/50 { A handwritten algebra notebook with lessons in French instructed
2/50 { by Professor M. Dave.
2/52 F Francis C. McAlaine 1880/1206
2/52 { A naturalization paper for Francis C. McAlaine, a native of
2/52 { Ireland, who at about age 28 years, embarked at Dublin and
2/52 { arrived at New York in 1853.
2/52 A Rev. Joseph G. McAuley (a priest from Liverpool) c1930
2/52 { A recollection of his impression of Notre Dame. He regards it as
2/52 { 1) a source of pride for every American Catholic; 2) a national
2/52 { institution giving a background to American Catholics in the eyes
2/52 { of their fellows; and 3) a universal Catholic possession of which
2/52 { to be proud. It compares favorably to Oxford.
2/53 A James McDermott, M.A. (St. Charles College) 1885/0901
2/53 { A book of popular recitations suitble for the classroom.
2/53 { Includes pieces by Cato, Edgar Allen Poe, Henry Longfellow, and
2/53 { others.
2/54 #1 A Mary Loretto McGrail 1955/0324
2/54 #1 r "dear Fathers" at the CATHOLIC BOY Magazine 1955/0324
2/54 #1 { Requests that a subscription to CATHOLIC BOY magazine be sent to
2/54 #1 { her grand-nephew. She praises Catholic literature and mentions
2/54 #1 { that the late Father Thomas E. Walsh was her great uncle.
2/54 #2 A H. Stegman, CSC (Catholic Boy Magazine) 1955/0401
2/54 #2 r Rev. Thomas Blantz, CSC (Archivist) 1955/0401
2/54 #2 { Stegman transmits the above letter to the archives.
2/55 A Robert Roy Macgregor (Head, Sociology Department, ND) 1925/0704
2/55 r President, University of Wisconsin 1925/0704
2/55 { A copy of a letter in which Macgregor writes seeking a position
2/55 { at the University of Wisconsin since he and his family are
2/55 { Presbyterian and the religious atmosphere of Notre Dame presents
2/55 { him with difficulties.
2/56 A Rev. J. McLaughlin (England) 1902/0305
2/56 r Rev. E. P. Graham (St. John's Rectory, Ohio) 1902/0305
2/56 { McLaughlin was forwarded his communication. He in turn forwards
2/56 { on a copy of "The Divine Plan." Also included are two 1937
2/56 { letters regarding the donation of this letter to ND.
2/57 A William Middelschulte (Evanston) 1920/0517
2/57 r John J. Becker (Music Department) 1920/0517
2/57 { A letter to Becker in which he alludes to enclosed notes of
2/57 { Organ Recital programs at Notre Dame in 1920. He reveals that
2/57 { Becker will most likely make his own edition of them. The notes
2/57 { consist of a listing of pieces and their composers, and also a
2/57 { description of the pieces and renowned organists.
2/58 A M___(?) Caroll Mirn (New York) 1925/0608
2/58 r Mr. Whitell? 1925/0608
2/58 { A letter in which she writes of invitations sent to Mr. + Mrs.
2/58 { Stephens, the Sullivans, and Mr. Murray Crane for some evening
2/58 { occasion as Whitell? requested.
2/59 A C. S. Mitchell (ND '1894) 1952/1229
2/59 r President of the University of Notre Dame 1952/1229
2/59 { A letter concerning a geographical map which he encloses
2/59 { detailing LaSalle's wanderings in Texas. He prides himself on
2/59 { his knowledge of the lay of the land, and specifically mentions
2/59 { the location of Fort St. Louis.
2/60 #1 A E. P. Mond 1893/0316
2/60 #1 r "my dear Maggie" 1893/0316
2/60 #1 { Tells of leaving San Francisco on the "Overland Flyer" [train],
2/60 #1 { avoiding a blizzard, and arriving 14 hours late in Chicago. He
2/60 #1 { acknowledges receipt of her letters and looks forward to seeing
2/60 #1 { her in the next week.
2/60 #2 A E. P. Mond 1893/0306
2/60 #2 r "dear Maggie" 1893/0306
2/60 #2 { Announces his arrival in San Francisco. He said Mass at the
2/60 #2 { convent and spent the day with Mother Baptist, Sister Elizabeth,
2/60 #2 { Fr. King, and Fr. MacSweeny. Describes the convent and its
2/60 #2 { expansive grounds. He will travel on to Chicago.
2/61 A National Monument Committee, New York 1898
2/61 { A mailing and two announcements regarding the proposed monument
2/61 { to the heroes of Cuban and Manilan battlefields, and those of the
2/61 { battleship MAINE. The mailing requests copies of sermons or
2/61 { speeches preached on 'Soldier's Memorial Day' Sunday November
2/61 { 27th. These will be bound and placed in a special compartment in
2/61 { the monument. The announcements concern "Soldier's Memorial Day.
2/62 A William O'Brien (member of Parliament) 1887/0808
2/62 r Rev. Lady Superior 1887/0808
2/62 { A facsimile (?) of a letter in which O'Brien expresses his wish
2/62 { to give more material assistance to the bazaar on behalf of the
2/62 { orphanage. He praises the great and charitable work of the Lady
2/62 { Superior.
3/1 A Sister Mary O'Connor (Convent of Mercy, Co.Galway IRE) 1881/0212
3/1 r "my dear Lord" 1881/0212
3/1 { A letter in which she begs for material assistance in this time
3/1 { of great need. People are poor, hungry, needing clothes. The
3/1 { potato crop is not holding out. She seeks forgiveness for asking
3/1 { but can fond no other source.
3/2 F First Lt. Wayne J. O'Connor 1949/0225
3/2 { Two certificates issued by the Air Force awarding O'Connor the
3/2 { Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while
3/2 { participating in aerial flight and The Air Medal for meritorious
3/2 { achievement while participating in aerial flight. There are three
3/2 { distinguished service medals: The Purple Cross (for which there
3/2 { is no certificate), The Flying Cross, and The Air Medal. Various
3/2 { letters describing the search for Lt. O'Connor's family and
3/2 { explaining how these materials came to be in the Archives
3/2 { accompany the folder.
3/3 A James O'Sullivan (Chicago) 1895/0729
3/3 r P.T. O'Sullivan (Philadelphia) 1895/0729
3/3 { A letter acknowledging receipt of his letter and program sent. He
3/3 { recognized the picture of his friend, Martin Fanning, who is
3/3 { connected with Irish organizations. Will meet him at the train
3/3 { station in Chicago. Looks forward to conversing with him.
3/4 A Barry O'Toole (The Catholic University, Peking, China) 1927/0531
3/4 r Rev. John T. O'Connor (Toledo, Ohio) 1927/0531
3/4 { A letter urging Rev O'Connor to use his office to get
3/4 { Francis Shen (now studying in Paris) accepted by the University
3/4 { of Notre Dame. Francis' father would like him to work his way
3/4 { through the university, if possible without interfering in his
3/4 { studies. Francis has been betrothed since childhood to
3/4 { Cecilia Hsu.
3/5 A Max Pam c1917
3/5 { The text of a Max Pam Speech given circa 1917 regarding
3/5 { the United States' role in making the world Democratic. The
3/5 { major commentary is that World War I has developed into a war of
3/5 { broad, comprehensive democratization, one that affects nations,
3/5 { peoples and humanity in every form, whether in politics, in
3/5 { religion, in industry, or in commerce; and that democratization
3/5 { must bring to the world freedom of political rights, worship,
3/5 { liberty of conscience, trade, free and equal pursuit in industry
3/5 { and of commerce.
3/6 A Thomas J. Burke 1919/0214
3/6 r Charles E. Park 1919/0214
3/6 { A receipt for six books for the sum of twenty-eight dollars
3/6 { written by the Librarian of the Seminary of St. Charles Borromeo,
3/6 { Overbrook, Pennsylvania.
3/7 #1 A H.D. Traill or Teasll? 1897/0322
3/7 #1 r "dear Sir" 1897/0322
3/7 #1 { Refers to a letter sent requesting payment for a subscription and
3/7 #1 { states that his passbook records that the payment was made as
3/7 #1 { usual by the Union Bank of London.
3/7 #2 A Gilbert Parker (Kimberley, Westgate-on-the-Sea England 1896/0708
3/7 #2 r The Editor of VANITY magazine 1896/0708
3/7 #2 { Expresses thanks to his unknown critic for his book review of
3/7 #2 { "The Seats of the Mighty" which appeared in VANITY. The review
3/7 #2 { showed a real knowledge of the historical period which is the
3/7 #2 { background of the novel.
3/7 #3 A Gilbert Parker (London) 1896/0908
3/7 #3 r Mr. G. T. Davidson 1896/0908
3/7 #3 { Writes that he has been busy and that the play has not yet been
3/7 #3 { produced in England, but that its first production will be in the
3/7 #3 { United States. He requests the story to be sent to him. He will
3/7 #3 { arrive in New York in November.
3/7 #4 A Gilbert Parker (London) 1897/0502
3/7 #4 r Mr. G. T. Davidson 1897/0502
3/7 #4 { Is late to reply since he has been busy with preparations for his
3/7 #4 { play. His play is being well received by the public. He is
3/7 #4 { flattered by reviews of his work. He urges him to write.
3/8 A Clarence and Catherine Patrick (Fulton, New York) 1963/0212
3/8 r "dear Jed" (San Francisco) 1963/0212
3/8 { Expresses thanks for the Christmas card and remembrance. They are
3/8 { in good health. Clarance reminisces about his time on the
3/8 { USS Chicago, a cruiser and flagship of the Pacific Fleet, and
3/8 { about the San Francisco earthquake and fire of April 18, 1906.
3/8 { Writes of relatives in the area. Urges future correspondence.
3/8 { There is also a letter (30 January 1969) by Father McAvoy
3/8 { thanking Gerald Ashe for givint him this letter.
3/9 A Donn Piatt (?) (Mac-o-cheek, Ohio) 1882/0601
3/9 r "Rev. Sir" 1882/0601
3/9 { Will comply with the Reverend's request at the urging of friends
3/9 { and family and give a discourse on the subject of education.
3/10 A Charles Constantine Pise c1841
3/10 { A handwritten copy of the "Memoir of Rev. Demetrius A. Gallitzin"
3/10 { by Pise from the 'Biographical Annual' published in New York in
3/10 { 1841. Rev. Gallitzin was referred to as the Pastor of the
3/10 { Alleghanies.
3/11 A H. C. Potter (Episcopal Bishop of New York) 1888/1125
3/11 r "My dear Sir" 1888/1125
3/11 { States that he doubts his opinions will be of any value regarding
3/11 { Archbishop Corrigan and the honors to be conferred upon him,
3/11 { though he has a cordial regard for the Archbishop.
3/12 A Lt. Kenneth H. Powers after1945
3/12 { The history, traditions, and customs of the 69th New York
3/12 { Regiment State Militia 1861 - 1945, as compiled by Powers
3/12 { Included is a list of the Sixty-Ninth New York's battle honors,
3/12 { unit honors, and recipients of Medals of Honor.
3/13 A Paul T. Procher 1855-1857
3/13 { A handwritten notebook concerning literature. In French.
3/14 #1 A Monsignor Enrico Pucci (Rome) 1938/0528
3/14 #1 r Monsignor Gaetano Cicognani (N. Apostolate in Spain) 1938/0528
3/14 #1 { A letter written in Italian. Pucci refers to his trips to
3/14 #1 { Vienna and Spain. He refers to John V. Hinkel and the
3/14 #1 { Rev. Joseph Thorning, Americans. Hinkel has just worked in the
3/14 #1 { service of the National Catholic Welfare Conference in Washington
3/14 #1 { and also did journalistic work in Spain. He expresses thanks.
3/14 #2 A Pedro Garcia Conde (Ambassador of Spain and Italy) 1938/0520
3/14 #2 { A document written in Spanish allowing John Vincent Hinkel and
3/14 #2 { the Reverend Joseph F. Thorning, as representatives of the
3/14 #2 { American Spanish Relief Fund, freedom of passage in their
3/14 #2 { activities for the Nationalist Cause during the Spanish Civil War
3/15 A Delia T. S. Purnell (County Wicklow, Ireland) 18_or19__
3/15 r "Dear Madam" 18_or19__
3/15 { Heartily accepts the invitation to preside at a table during the
3/15 { bazaar in aid of the Dominican Orphanage for girls. Believes the
3/15 { charity should be well supported and providentially blessed.
3/16 A J. Querat (Notre Dame) 1886/0923
3/16 { A statement regarding the Right Rev. John Mary Odin, Bishop of
3/16 { New Orleans, and his departure from Galveston for New Orleans in
3/16 { June 1861.
3/17 #1 A Julian Angel Ramirez (Malaga, Spain) 1937/0324
3/17 #1 r President John F. O'Hara, CSC 1937/0324
3/17 #1 { He writes of the dreadful revolutionary Fascist movement and the
3/17 #1 { Spanish Civil War in general. Tells of hosting three Italian
3/17 #1 { soldiers at the sanitarium who were a help. Nationalist troops
3/17 #1 { arrived and the Communists fled. His Notre Dame Catalogue and
3/17 #1 { illustrated supplement were burned in a raid and he requests that
3/17 #1 { another set be sent.
3/17 #2 A President John F. O'Hara, CSC 1937/0413
3/17 #2 r Julian Angel Ramirez (Malaga, Spain) 1937/0413
3/17 #2 { A letter in reply to Ramirez's request for a Notre Dame
3/17 #2 { catalogue. Says prayers daily that the strife in Spain may end
3/17 #2 { soon.
3/18 A James R. Randall (House of Representatives) 1903/0608
3/18 r Rev. L. A. Lambert (New York) 1903/0608
3/18 { Attests to having read Dr. Braun's article on Brownson and
3/18 { subsequently, Lambert's reply. Expresses thanks for separating
3/18 { the genuine Brownson from the insidious Braun.
3/19 A _____ (?) (Paris) 1931/0506
3/19 r Anton Reinbold (Professor, Vincennes, Indiana) 1931/0506
3/19 { A letter. In French.
3/20 A A. G. Riddle (Washington) 1874/0325
3/20 r Appleton + Co. 1874/0325
3/20 { Refers to two of his books published by Nichol + Hall of Boston.
3/20 { Tells that he is presently engaged in writing a story about the
3/20 { inside life at the Capitol. He has lived in Washington for years
3/20 { and has been connected with all the circles, social and official.
3/20 { He would like to secure a publisher for it, and would be glad to
3/20 { hear from them.
3/21 A G. Santini (attorney, New Orleans) 1898/0218
3/21 r The Society of Redemptorist Fathers 1898/0218
3/21 { Desires remittance of the sum $5,600 due the late Reverend
3/21 { Father Gleason of their Order, otherwise legal proceedings will
3/21 { be instituted.
3/22 A Samly Mullins (Principal, Greenville, Institute, KY) 1855/0602
3/22 r Mary A. Saunders (a student) 1855/0602
3/22 { Photostats of a Grade Report and Regulations of the Greenville
3/22 { Institute, Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
3/23 A E. P. Schneider (New York) 1874/0114
3/23 r "Very Rev. Father" (Notre Dame) 1874/0114
3/23 { Writes of his regrets in not (?) having persevered in his faith
3/23 { calling at Notre Dame, instead falling to temptation. He
3/23 { requests the favor of sending his testimonial of Baptism as soon
3/23 { as possible. He has left the seminary of his own free will, is
3/23 { going to Europe, and needs proof that he is a Christian. Sends
3/23 { regards to Fr. Jacob Lamb.
3/24 A Father Juniper Serra 1774/1007
3/24 r Excellency 1774/1007
3/24 { Copy of an original letter in the Archives of the Indies,
3/24 { Sevilla, Spain. Written in the Spanish of the time.
3/25 #1 A General Philip W. Sheridan (Chicago) 1882/0327
3/25 #1 r Luigi Gregori 1882/0327
3/25 #1 { Acknowledges receipt of his letter about the picture of LaSalle
3/25 #1 { which he understood Mr. Marshall Field commissioned to have
3/25 #1 { painted. He has discovered that the Chicago Historical Society
3/25 #1 { ordered it and that Mr. Field only offered to pay for it.
3/25 #2 A General Philip W. Sheridan (Chicago) nd
3/25 #2 r Luigi Gregori nd
3/25 #2 { A brief note asking him to paint Mrs. Sheridan sometime when
3/25 #2 { it is convenient.
3/26 A J. A. Smith (Washington, D.C.) 1885/0623
3/26 r "Dear Sir" 1885/0623
3/26 { Says he would not touch the case until he had the power of
3/26 { attorney from William Ford. He does not wish a lawsuit. He will
3/26 { collect $50 on his power of attorney from Ford if he is worth it.
3/27 A United States Internal Revenue 1877/0501
3/27 r William Smithberger (dealer in leaf tobacco) 1877/0501
3/27 { A certificate-stamp for special tax paid.
3/28 A S. S. Stack (Sacred Heart Sanitarium, Milwaukee) 1906/0504
3/28 r George A. Hug 1906/0504
3/28 { State that he has forwarded one of the Sanitarium's booklets. He
3/28 { extolls the institution as high class and having the best
3/28 { equipment to be found in any sanitarium in America, with moderate
3/28 { rates. Would like to know the nature of the trouble for which he
3/28 { is seeking relief.
3/29 A Flora L. Stanfield 1900/0118
3/29 r "Dear Father" 1900/0118
3/29 { Announces the death of Mr. Perkins in New York. Wishes the news
3/29 { to be relayed to Mr. [James F. ?] Edwards.
3/30 A Lizzie [Elizabeth?] Stephen (Chicago) 1908/0601
3/30 r Father McShane 1908/0601
3/30 { Seeks pardon for troubling him, but she is in great need for
3/30 { help in securing a position as either a beautician or as a
3/30 { priest's housekeeper. The priest she worked 15 years for has
3/30 { died and she hopes his influence among other priests will lead
3/30 { to something for her.
3/31 A Thomas P. Stone (Cairo) 1878/1114
3/31 r General Le Duce (Washington) 1878/1114
3/31 { Requests a small parcel of pecan nuts to be sent to him, for he
3/31 { thinks pecan trees may flourish in the climate of Cairo. Also,
3/31 { asks if he could send alfalfa seed. He will send fresh dates.
3/32 A Sturchley (?) nd
3/32 r "Reverend Father" nd
3/32 { Asks whether it is necessary to have some card of entrance, or
3/32 { perhaps his [the Reverend's] card is sufficient. Would like a
3/32 { message sent and expresses thanks.
3/33 A Ernest Thorne Thompson (Mural Painter, Notre Dame) c1925
3/33 { Thompson's "Notes upon the Stations [of the Cross]," writing as
3/33 { if he were to paint the stations (or sculpt them in relief). He
3/33 { believes they should be portrayed in such a way that all can see
3/33 { and understand Christ's supreme agony and sacrifice, also the
3/33 { anguish of the Blessed Mother.
3/34 A Francis Thompson (Creccas Cottage, Holywell, N.Wales) 1896/1130
3/34 r Mrs. Patmore 1896/1130
3/34 { A photostat of a letter in which Thompson extends his condolences
3/34 { and sympathy over the death of a dear friend.
3/35 A Nicholas Foran (Bishop of Waterford) 1849/0301
3/35 r Richard Thontis 1849/0301
3/35 { A testimonial letter and exeat written in Latin to
3/35 { Richard Thontis granted by Bishop Foran. With wax seal.
3/36 A Brigadier General Emory Upton (Fort Monroe, Virginia) 1878/1116
3/36 r Leon Roger (Professor, California) 1878/1116
3/36 { Acknowledges receipt of Roger's complimentary note regarding his
3/36 { report on the "Armies of Asia and Europe," and raises no
3/36 { objection to its translation into French. Warns that the
3/36 { interest or lack thereof may not repay his efforts to do so.
3/37 A Robert Vasoli 1975/0910
3/37 { A transcription of the homily given at the Memorial Mass for
3/37 { Professor Frank Fahey of the Notre Dame Sociology and
3/37 { Anthropology Department; also a letter donating and explaining
3/37 { the document.
3/38 A Mrs. Mary Magers DeVault (of Kendallville, Indiana) 1938/0710
3/38 { A history entitled "The Magers Family in America," which traces
3/38 { the arrival of the first Magers in America and the further
3/38 { settlement in Maryland and Alleghany Co. Makes mention of Father
3/38 { Stephen Badin, the first priest ordained in the United States
3/38 { (1795), who said Mass amongst the Magers' in Baltimore.
3/39 A James Oliver (Bishop of Chicago, Illinois) 1850/1211
3/39 r Father Bernard Joseph Voors 1850/1211
3/39 { An official letter of ordination to Father Voors printed in Latin
3/39 { and granted by the Bishop.
3/40 #1 A Pierre Soule (Washington) 1852/0815
3/40 #1 r Rev. D. Waldron 1852/0815
3/40 #1 { Acknowledges receipt of the letter and has been delayed in
3/40 #1 { answering it. He is vexed and chagrined at not being able to
3/40 #1 { attend the engagement, and would prefer not to accept future
3/40 #1 { engagements unless he can be sure he can fulfill his obligation.
3/40 #2 A R. B. Taney (Washington) 1859/1029
3/40 #2 r Rev. D. Waldron (St. Matthew's Church) 1859/1029
3/40 #2 { States that if the weather is not inclement, he wil go to
3/40 #2 { Baltimore the next day to the Circuit Court. Waldron can return
3/40 #2 { the book "Kane's Artic Exploration" at any time.
3/41 A Frank Wallace 1977/06?
3/41 { A copy of a statement written in a humorous vein regarding Notre
3/41 { Dame Sports amd Athletics and addressed "to certain people for
3/41 { various reasons."
3/42 A White Brothers + Co., by Charles C. Hudson 186?
3/42 { Part of letter regarding lubricating oils written on stationery
3/42 { with the heading: Hendrick's Patent Lubricating Oils.
3/43 A G. C. Wood (Chicago) 1876/0929
3/43 r R. C. Russell 1876/0929
3/43 { A letter (with two transcripts) questioning the viability of the
3/43 { Romish Church and how it fits in with the Catholic Church. A few
3/43 { references are made to the thinking of St. Thomas Aquinas and
3/43 { other prominent scholars.
3/44 A Alain Woodrow (Paris) 1982/0325
3/44 r "Dear Jim" 1982/0325
3/44 { Written on LE MONDE letterhead, a brief note expressing thanks
3/44 { for hospitality shown to Roselyne Chena and offering a short
3/44 { analysis of the recent local elections in France.
3/45 A Fr. P. A. Writhe (?) (St. George's Retreat, Sussex) ? /1118?
3/45 r "My dear Padre" ? /1118?
3/45 { Acknowledges receipt of a letter from Fr. Ryan on behalf of
3/45 { Archbishop Cooke inquiring about his [the Padre's] health. He
3/45 { sent the address of a gentleman who wanted a chaplain. He advise
3/45 { him to see the Nuncio and to see to his health.
3/46 A Espagnot (Paris) ? /0211
3/46 r "dear and illustrious Master" ? /0211
3/46 { A letter written in French apologizing to a certain dear and
3/46 { illustrious Master for a tardy defense of a book. The author
3/46 { claims it was the fault of the printing press (of course).
3/47 A Father Salvatore (Craon, Mayenne, France) 1880/0421
3/47 r "Very Reverend Father" 1880/0421
3/47 { A letter written in Italian, expressing crushed hopes that he
3/47 { will not have the pleasure of seeing the Very Rev. Father, but he
3/47 { extends the hospitality of Brother Achille. Recalls how the
3/47 { Italian Territory has been closed to him since 1870 since he
3/47 { failed to appear for military enlistment. Beseeches him to stop
3/47 { by his family and give them news of him.
3/48 A A Catholic missionary east of the Mississippi River c1836
3/48 { Pages 9 + 10 of a diary or book of reminiscences of a Catholic
3/48 { missionary working among Indians east of the Mississippi River.
3/48 { He speaks of beginning to speak and understand the language. His
3/48 { greatest fear is that the Government desires to transport the
3/48 { Indians to the other side of the Mississippi.
3/49 A Gordon nd
3/49 r Mr. Woodstock nd
3/49 { Photostats of a letter of explanation and accompanying documents
3/49 { regarding a purported Communist plan for an uprising in Spain
3/49 { directly after the Presidential election in 1936.
3/50 A G. E. W. 1895/1205
3/50 r "My dear 'Over-Lord'" 1895/1205
3/50 { A brief note saying he is sending off the paper by express the
3/50 { next day. He emphasizes he had sent all the copy, but his
3/50 { assistant mixed things up.
3/51 A John A. McDonald (Prime Minister of Canada, Ottawa) 1885/0723
3/51 r Rev. Dr. Michael Francis Howley 1885/0723
3/51 { Has delayed in answering Howley's letter due to the pressures of
3/51 { business. States there is no extra work in his Department after
3/51 { the session, but he shall enquire among his collegues when he
3/51 { will be able to meet him.
3/52 A Rick / Rink (?) nd
3/52 r Father McBride nd
3/52 { States he is having both boys write him directly. Asks for
3/52 { McBride to take care of them. Writes that Lambaeu is the man who
3/52 { recommended Crowley and Hearndon and that Lambeau has excellent
3/52 { judgment.
3/53 A Charles Abbot (?) 1812/0626
3/53 r "My dear Lord" (Earl of Coventry (?)) 1812/0626
3/53 { Writes that the Education Reports which he waits for should reach
3/53 { him by that day, if he hasn't received them already. Wishes him a
3/53 { "Bon Voyage."
3/54 A Sophie P. H____ (?) 1895/0620
3/54 r "My dear Rene" 1895/0620
3/54 { She spent three day s in Chicago and has just returned home.
3/54 { She sends on a woolen belt or band which belonged to the late
3/54 { Father de Smet which may be given to Professor James F. Edwards
3/54 { for his collection.
3/55 A not known 1870s
3/55 { A transcription of an address entitled "Boys Rights" delivered at
3/55 { the College of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Watertown, Wisconsin
3/55 { in the 1870's during a commencement exercise. Written in a
3/55 { humorous vein.
3/56 A not known (Memphis) 1891/0213
3/56 r "Dear Lamar" 1891/0213
3/56 { A portion of an incomplete letter. Replies to a letter received
3/56 { and expresses thanks for a book by Miss Proctor, and also extends
3/56 { gratitude to Professor James F. Edwards for the gift. Admits
3/56 { that he/she has perhaps had enough of this "society bit."
3/57 A Dannie / Dawnie (?) (St.John's College, Waterford) 1892/0308
3/57 r "My dear Pat" 1892/0308
3/57 { Urges him to write since he has not written since Christmas.
3/57 { Writes of Mama who has had an attack and is weak in bed. Tells of
3/57 { other family members. Praises the work of the new Bishop, but
3/57 { comments he won't be quite the favorite as Dr. Egan was. Sends
3/57 { some shamrocks.
3/58 A Charles ______? (Fort Brady, Sault Ste. Marie, MI) 1891/1230
3/58 r "My dear Brother" 1891/1230
3/58 { Laments that he has not received any letters from him or from
3/58 { home, nor has he heard from Mr. Halford about an appointment or
3/58 { promotion made and confirmed by the Senate. Had a sad Christmas
3/58 { on that account. Wishes to know if his Brother ever sent the
3/58 { said letter to Mr. Halford. Urges him to write as he is sick and
3/58 { weak.
3/59 A "Q" (cousin of the addressee) 1887/0217
3/59 r Mrs. William E. Kendall (Notre Dame, Indiana) 1887/0217
3/59 { A postal card relaying news and regards from everyone at home.
3/59 { Urges her to write.
3/60 A Mollie (New Orleans) 1880/0829
3/60 r "My very dear Cousin" 1880/0829
3/60 { Expresses thanks for the letter. Speaks of a forthcoming visit to
3/60 { be made by her cousin to Ireland. Sends along a photograph of
3/60 { herself, and excuses the nonsense of her letter on account of
3/60 { her suffering from a toothache.
3/61 F Research Notes and Citations (author unknown) nd
3/61 { Collection of notes and citations regarding James F. Edwards,
3/61 { Bishop's Memorial Hall, and the Lemonnier Circulating Library.
3/62 A not known (US Naval Inspection Board, Foriegn Ships) 1886/1228
3/62 r Mr. Soteldo 1886/1228
3/62 { Writes asking a favor in behalf of his cousin, J.C. Coulis (?), a
3/62 { young artist. Asks for Solteldo to send some letters to the
3/62 { Minister of Affairs and some of his friends in Venezuela so that
3/62 { when the young artist goes there he is assured of some success.
3/62 { The letter is missing the last page(s).
3/63 A W. Barry (Miami Beach, Florida) 1947/0918
3/63 r John 1947/0918
3/63 { A copy of a letter in which he relays a narrative regarding a
3/63 { certain Rev. Leo Lehman. Lehman was expelled from many of his
3/63 { religious stations due to sacriligious actions.
3/64 F Miscellaneous Civil War soldiers letters 1861-1888
3/64 #1 A Rev. Paul E. Gillen, CSC (Chaplain, Irish Brigade, DC) 1861/0914
3/64 #1 r Father _____, CSC (Notre Dame) 1861/0914
3/64 #1 { Copy of a letter from UPEL:1/4. Sends money. Only recently
3/64 #1 { obtained a horse and buggy. Describes his religious
3/64 #1 { ministrations. Mentions Rev. James Dillon, CSC.
3/64 #2 A Rev. William Corby, CSC (Chaplain, Camp California, DC 1862/0210
3/64 #2 r Father _____, CSC (Notre Dame) 1862/0210
3/64 #2 { Copy of a letter from UPEL:1/9. Mentions Mrs. Colonel Burke,
3/64 #2 { Rev. Smith of Watertown, Rev. James Dillon, CSC, and
3/64 #2 { Michael Phelan. Speaks of camp life and relates stories about
3/64 #2 { his two servants. Discusses money matters.
3/64 #3 A Rev. Peter P. Cooney, CSC (Chaplain 35 IN, Nashville) 1862/0409
3/64 #3 r Rev. Edward Sorin, CSC (Notre Dame) 1862/0409
3/64 #3 { Copy of a letter from UPEL:1/11. Just returned from Columbia,
3/64 #3 { Tennessee, to get religious supplies before advancing farther
3/64 #3 { South. Sends money. Anticipates early end to the Rebellion.
3/64 #3 { Mentions Bishop Whelan.
3/64 #4 A ___ (?) (88th NY Regiment Volunteers, Yoktown VA) 1862/0507
3/64 #4 r "My derely beloved wife" 1862/0507
3/64 #4 { Says he has deposited his money with Father Corby. Gives general
3/64 #4 { army news about the Peninsula Campaign and foresees an early end
3/64 #4 { to the war.
3/64 #5 A Colonel Patrick H. O'Rorke (140 NY Inf.nr Fredercksbrg 1862/1126
3/64 #5 r "Dear Bertie" 1862/1126
3/64 #5 { Briefly recounts the marches from Boliver Heights to the
3/64 #5 { Rappahanock, predicts that the next battle, which is immenent,
3/64 #5 { will decide the course of the war, and comments on the bad
3/64 #5 { feelings in the army since the removal of General McClellan.
3/64 #6 A Rev. James Dillon, CSC (Providence Hospital, Washingtn 1863/0720
3/64 #6 r "Very dear Brother" (at Notre Dame ?) 1863/0720
3/64 #6 { Letter from a hospitalized chaplain of the Corcoran Irish Legion.
3/64 #6 { He speaks of a possible trip to Europe and the drunkeness of
3/64 #6 { Father Paul Gillen, CSC, and inquires what the Father Superior ha
3/64 #6 { will do about it.
3/64 #7 A ___ (?) (In Camp near Brandy Station, VA) 1863/1215
3/64 #7 r "My dear brother" William 1863/1215
3/64 #7 { The first four pages of a letter. Talks of family matters, his
3/64 #7 { soldier's pay, the Battle of Locust Grove, the Mine Run Campaign,
3/64 #7 { and winter quarters.
3/64 #8 A John O'Connor (B, 63 NY Infantry Regiment, Irish Brig) 1864/0425
3/64 #8 r "Dear Aunt" 1864/0425
3/64 #8 { Hasn't heard from her lately and is anxious for news. Has
3/64 #8 { deposited his money with Father Corby.
3/64 #9 A Captain S. P. Jackson (A, 20th Wisconsin, Mobile, AL) 1865/0606
3/64 #9 r William Hines 1865/0606
3/64 #9 { Expresses thanks for his letter and assumes him he is happy to
3/64 #9 { help him. Is preparing the rolls of the company in preparation
3/64 #9 { for its muster-out.
3/64#10 A Michael McGrane (9th US Inf Regt, Whipple Brrcks AZ) 1888/0806
3/64#10 r President Thomas E. Walsh, CSC (Notre Dame) 1888/0806
3/64#10 { Copy of a letter from UPEL:24/ . Formerly a member of 88th NY,
3/64#10 { Irish Brigade, during the Civil War, McGrane reminisces about
3/64#10 { the war, the regiment's good chaplain, and what became of some of
3/64#10 { the regiment's men. He wishes Corby to send him a picture for
3/64#10 { his album.
OvszBx#3A Private Finney (Phinney) 1864
OvszBx#3{ Photostat of Phinney's handdrawn map of General William T.
OvszBx#3{ Sherman's operations against Atlanta, Georgia, during the
OvszBx#3{ Civil War.
3/65 A Sister M. Agnes Neeson (Convent of the Visitation, DC) 1864/1123
3/65 r "Rev. + Dear Father" 1864/1123
3/65 { Remembers the Father's kindness showed to her brother,
3/65 { John Neeson. Announces that her brother was mortally wounded at
3/65 { Cedar Creek (Virginia). Mentions Rev. Chaplain Costello and
3/65 { Fort McHenry, Maryland.
3/66 A David Tod (Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Ohio) 1861/0816
3/66 r Colonel James B. Steedman 1861/0816
3/66 { A certificate of commission for James B. Steedman as Colonel of
3/66 { the 14th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Militia.
3/67 F Civil War era Stationary 1861-1865
3/67 { Several blank sheets of stationary.
4/1 F List of Interesting Plants and Trees 1887 (?)
4/1 { Flora at the Redemptorist Fathers' garden in New Orleans.
4/2 F Church of the Presentation (Chicago, Illinois) 1966
4/2 { Copies from a printed parish recordbook for the
4/2 { Church of the Presentation, Chicago. Includes a record of the
4/2 { parish's date of founding, first pastor, first mass, etc., and
4/2 { some financial records for January 1966.
4/3 F Chapel of the Infant Jesus of Prague (Wakefield, VA) 1953
4/3 { A collection of material regarding the Chapel of the Infant Jesus
4/3 { of Prague in Wakefield, Virginia. The material includes a letter
4/3 { from Rev. Peter Ireton, Bishop of Richmond addressed to the
4/3 { parishioners of the Chapel; an invitation to the laying of the
4/3 { cornerstone and blessing of the Chapel; and a black-and-white
4/3 { photograph of the Chapel.
4/4 A A. Schindler (?) c1842
4/4 { A book or scrapbook of pen-and-ink illustrations of classical
4/4 { Roman coins and busts of renowned Roman personages such as
4/4 { Cicero, Seneca, Marcus Anthony, and Agrippa. Features the
4/4 { iconography adorning the coins.
4/5 A Hubert Cardinal Vaughan (Archbishop of Westminster) 1894/0714
4/5 { A mailing endorsing the efforts of the London Polish Mission Fund
4/5 { to establish a church and mission for the Poles and Lithuanians
4/5 { of London.
4/6 A Sisters of St. Bridgid's Convent Abbeyleix (Ireland) nd
4/6 r "Dear Sir" nd
4/6 { A mailing from the Sisters regarding the sale of some bazaar
4/6 { tickets in order to raise funds for their schools and their
4/6 { convent.
4/7 A Judge M. Roble (Baltimore County, State of Maryland) 1821/0207
4/7 r Sarah Starr, Eliza Green, and Eliza + Fanny Woods 1821/0207
4/7 { A court summons requesting their presence to testify in the suit
4/7 { of the Mayor of Baltimore versus John Campbell.
4/8 A Rev. John B. Steger (?) c1905
4/8 { A page of notes concerning the history and pastors of
4/8 { St. John's Parish in Lake County, Indiana.
4/9 F "Consumer's Cash Check" Coupon Book 188_
4/9 { Coupon ticket book in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5, and 1 cent
4/9 { totaling 5 dollars for use in the purchasing of merchandise.
4/9 { Copyrighted by Cliver + Simmons, Terre Haute, IN.
4/10 F Miscellaneous Manuscript Poems nd
4/10 { Handwritten manuscripts of four poems by various unknown authors:
4/10 { "The Shamrock", "Vision of the Wounds", "Tis Gone, and For Ever",
4/10 { and "Art Thou Living Yet".
4/11 A May Glam ? 1841/0620
4/11 { A total abstinence pledge card issued by the Total Abstinence
4/11 { Society, founded by Rev. Theobald Mathew in 1838.
4/12 A Secretary, Civic Unemployment Relief Cmttee, St.Jos Co 1938/0712
4/12 { Report of the committee which helped solve the unemployment
4/12 { relief problem of St. Joseph County during the Great Depression.
4/12 { Also, a letter of President John F. O'Hara, CSC, to the Archivist
4/12 { (13 July 1938) transmitting and explaining the report.
4/13 F US Government Documents re AirLine Service to the USSR 1958-1961
4/13 { A collection of documents regarding the establishment of air
4/13 { service to Russia. Includes reports of agreements with the
4/13 { United States, India, and Great Britain.
4/14 A Sister M.Aloysia Barthelme c1955
4/14 { A brief history of the Adorer's of the Most Precious Blood's
4/14 { missionary work in Brazil.
4/15 F St. Louis Church (Austin, Texas) 1952
4/15 { History and other documents concerning the church and its
4/15 { founding.
4/16 F St. Mary's College (Galveston, Texas) nd
4/16 { A portion of a typescript history of the college which was
4/16 { initially directed by the Christian Brothers in the 1860s.
4/16 { Also concerns Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary-College in Seguin,
4/16 { Texas.
4/17 F Transcript of An Act to Prevent the Growth of Popery 17__
4/17 { A transcript of a portion of "An Act to Prevent ye Growth of
4/17 { Popery within this province [Maryland]..." The complete
4/17 { original of this Act is in Rare Books + Special Collections.
4/18 F Notes + Inventory of Books in Vatican Library 18__
4/18 { Fragmentary list. In Latin.
4/19 #1 A Mrs. Walter A. Calihan 1938/0111
4/19 #1 r President John F. O'Hara, CSC 1938/0111
4/19 #1 { A letter to describe and accompany an old Irish prayer written on
4/19 #1 { the reverse of an old portion of the Boston Pilot newspaper that
4/19 #1 { she found in her mother's papers.
4/19 #2 F Mss Prayer 16__or 17_
4/20 F Scrapbook pages 18__?
4/20 { Two pages from a scrapbook of engravings, one of which is
4/20 { signed (?) by the Cure d'Ars, the other a devotion of
4/20 { Joseph C. Carrier to the Immaculate Virgin.
4/21 F Three photostats of a Poem "To Zachery" nd
4/22 F Fragments of Unidentified Accounts 1770-1771
4/22 { In Italian.
4/23 F Various Nineteenth Century Business + Calling Cards
5/1 A Antonius Gendzurowski (Apostolic Missionary, Rome) 1863/0915
5/1 r Archbishop _____ (?) 1863/0915
5/1 { Asks the Archbishop to write letters of ordination for him since
5/1 { his have been lost in his travels. He narrates a brief history
5/1 { of his first years as a clergyman.
5/2 #1 A Louis Venillot (Editor of the UNIVERSE, France) 1854 (?)
5/2 #1 r Archbishop John McHale of Tuam, Ireland 1854 (?)
5/2 #1 { Concerns the misrepresentations of L'Univers. In French.
5/2 #2 A Archbishop John McHale of Tuam, Ireland 1854/0610
5/2 #2 r Louis Venillot (Editor of the UNIVERSE, France) 1854/0610
5/2 #2 { Concerns the misrepresentations in L'Univers.
5/2 #3 A Archbishop John McHale of Tuam, Ireland 1854
5/2 #3 { Clippings of published McHale letters concerning French sympathy
5/2 #3 { for Irish Nationalism, L'Univers, Francis Maguire's book on Rome,
5/2 #3 { and other topics.
5/2 #4 A Father E. P. Graham (St. John, Canton, Ohio) 1930/0626
5/2 #4 r President O'Donnell, CSC (Notre Dame) 1930/0626
5/2 #4 { Donates the above items to the Archives.
5/3 F Sketch of Bishop John B. Miege, S.J., of Kansas 1884/0726
5/3 { A handwritten copy of a lengthy sketch of Miege which appeared in
5/3 { the WESTERN WATCHMAN.
5/4 A W. Gibson, Peter Collingridge, William Poynter, 1811/0829
5/4 A Thomas Smith 1811/0829
5/4 r Archbishop D. O'Reilly (Primate of all Ireland) 1811/0829
5/4 { Copy of a letter co-signed by two Vicar Apostolates and two
5/4 { Coadjutors in which they beseech the Archbishop to restore the
5/4 { spiritual faculties of their clergyman Abbe de Trevaux who has
5/4 { been misrepresented by Dr. Douglass.
5/5 A Nicholas Cardinal Wiseman (of Westminster) 1862/1125
5/5 { A general letter written in Italian extending Christmas greetings
5/5 { to all those "who meditate on His glory."
5/6 A Ellen A. Ashman (New York) 1889/0405
5/6 r "Reverend Father" 1889/0405
5/6 { Expresses thanks heartily in the name of widowed Mrs. Hickey
5/6 { for the generous contribution toward taking care of Mrs.
5/6 { Hickey's children. The Jesuit Fathers of Fordham will take
5/6 { on the responsibility of Michael [Hickey's] education.
5/7 #1 A Park Benjamin (New York) 1851/0320
5/7 #1 r "My dear Sir" 1851/0320
5/7 #1 { Expresses gratitude for Msr. Balenarno's book. Makes several
5/7 #1 { clarifications using literary references. Mentions a Sewall of
5/7 #1 { Massachusetts, and also Addison, "The Columbian Orators," and
5/7 #1 { "The New World."
5/7 #2 A Park Benjamin (New York) nd
5/7 #2 { Statement in which Benjamin, as Editor of THE NEW WORLD,
5/7 #2 { presents his respects to the author of a chapter on money and
5/7 #2 { regrets the accidental delay of its publication.
5/8 A George Benedict Chao (of Shanghai, China) 1933
5/8 { A synopsis written in French of Chao's doctorate thesis on
5/8 { "The Theory of the Reasoning of Newman." Chao received his
5/8 { undergraduate degree from Notre Dame.
5/9 A Peter Condon (New York) 1884/0209
5/9 r W. S. Benedict 1884/0209
5/9 { Acknowledges receipt of his favor. States several reasons why
5/9 { the offer of settlement for his client, Fr. Convin, does not
5/9 { come up to terms of acceptance.
5/10 #1 A James Fleming (Buenos Aires, Argentina) 1851/0620
5/10 #1 r Richard (uncle of J. Fleming) 1851/0620
5/10 #1 { Expresses his surprise that his uncle Richard [Fleming ?] has not
5/10 #1 { written in over two years and urges him to write. His brother
5/10 #1 { Michael [Fleming ?] has apprencticed to a druggist and made a
5/10 #1 { voyage to Bolivia. He himself has been working for a druggist,
5/10 #1 { but has taken ill.
5/10 #2 A James Fleming (Buenos Aires, Argentina) 1851/1120
5/10 #2 r Richard (uncle of J. Fleming) 1851/1120
5/10 #2 { Is extremely anxious to hear from him. Describes his brother
5/10 #2 { Michael's passage through Indian country en route to Bolivia.
5/10 #2 { Laments his life since he and his brother have been left orphans.
5/10 #2 { Hopes his apothecary profession will be enough to support him.
5/11 A General Marquis de Lafayette 1780/0625
5/11 r "Madam" 1780/0625
5/11 { A reproduction of a letter in which Lafayette expresses his
5/11 { desire to be admitted among the ladies of America as ambassador
5/11 { and sollicits that Mrs. President would be pleased to accept the
5/11 { offering.
5/12 F Marcus W.Lyon 1875-1942
5/12 { A collection of printed materials about Lyon, onetime President
5/12 { of the American Society of Mammalogists and a zoologist,
5/12 { bacteriologist, and pathologist. Included are a biography with a
5/12 { listing of Lyon's published articles and obituaries.
5/13 #1 A Thomas F. Madigan (Autographs of Celebrities, New York)1933/0124
5/13 #1 r Paul R. Byrne (Librarian) 1933/0124
5/13 #1 { Copy of a letter from an autograph dealer enclosing copies of
5/13 #1 { several letters that Byrne may be interested in buying. Also the
5/13 #1 { Madigan folder enclosing the letters.
5/13 #2 A Pope Pius VII 1802/0313
5/13 #2 { Copy and transalation of a letter thanking the unidentified
5/13 #2 { recipient for a gift.
5/13 #3 A (?) 1841/__23
5/13 #3 r D. Chiara Doria Coloma (?) (Firenze ?) 1841/__23
5/13 #3 { Copy of a letter in Italian.
5/13 #4 A Henry Cardinal Manning (Archbishop of Westminster) 1886/1014
5/13 #4 r Monsignor O'Reilly 1886/1014
5/13 #4 { Copy of a letter thanking O'Reilly for dedicating his life of
5/13 #4 { Leo XIII to him.
5/13 #5 A Archbishop J. Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore 1887/1219
5/13 #5 r "Gentlemen" 1887/1219
5/13 #5 { Expresses his delight at seeing "The Little Flowers of
5/13 #5 { Saint Francis" translated and published in English.
5/13 #6 A John B. Tabb 1895/0227
5/13 #6 r his son 1895/0227
5/13 #6 { Copy of a letter of thanks in a very difficult hand. Mentions
5/13 #6 { Mr. Day, Mr. Chadwick, and Mr. Mynells (?).
5/13 #7 A Desire Joseph Mercier (Archbishop of Malines (Mechlin) 1918/0303?
5/13 #7 r "Mon Enfant" 1918/0303?
5/13 #7 { Copy of a letter in French from a Belgian archbishop.
5/14 F Thomas A. Martin (M, 1st Pennsylavania Reserves Cav) 1864-1885
5/14 { A collection of documents describing his Civil War career and
5/14 { wounds compiled to support his Pension Claim; and correspondence
5/14 { surrounding that claim.
5/15 #1 A Michael T. Yancedy (?) (St. Paul, Minnesota) 1872/0604
5/15 #1 r General George St. Clair Mulholland 1872/0604
5/15 #1 { A letter acknowledging receipt of his dispatch and making other
5/15 #1 { inquiries of the General.
5/15 #2 A Colonel John A. Wiedersheim nd
5/15 #2 { Wiedersheim's Address to the members of the Sodality about the
5/15 #2 { death of General Mulholland and describing his character.
5/15 #3 D Lecture Accompanying 9 Battle of Gettysburg Paintings c1897
5/16 A Rev.(?) Jeremiah O'Callaghan (Burlington, Vermont) 1847/0308
5/16 { Sermon entitled, "A Man Advances by Degrees in Faith, Hope, and
5/16 { Charity."
5/17 A Charles Durand Sanford (North Adams, Massachusetts) 1861/0604
5/17 { Sanford's bound "Catalogue of My Collections," in which he lists
5/17 { his collections, mainly coins.
5/18 #1 A Samuel Eliot Morrison (Boston) 1935/1014
5/18 #1 r Canon Anson P. Stokes (Washington Cathedral, DC) 1935/1014
5/18 #1 { Discusses some points raised by Stokes regarding politics,
5/18 #1 { democracy, and the university as an institution. Expresses
5/18 #1 { thanks for the complimentary review of his work.
5/18 #2 A Ernest O. Moore (Los Angeles) 1938/0402
5/18 #2 r Canon Anson P. Stokes 1938/0402
5/18 #2 { Expresses gladness that Stokes is moving along on his History of
5/18 #2 { Universities. He sends his own book and hopes he will submit a
5/18 #2 { critique.
5/19 #1 A Clemens August von Galen (Bishop of Munich) 1941/0713
5/19 #1 { A transcription of his sermon written in German addressed to
5/19 #1 { "My dear Catholics of St. Lambert!"
5/19 #2 A Clemens August von Galen (Bishop of Munich) 1941/0720
5/19 #2 { A transcription of his sermon written in German addressed to "My
5/19 #2 { dear people of the Diocese of Munster!"
5/19 #3 A Clemens August von Galen (Bishop of Munich) 1941/0803
5/19 #3 { A transcription of his sermon written in German delivered at St.
5/19 #3 { Lambert Church of Munster.
5/20 F Petition to US Congress nd
5/20 { A draft of a petition protesting the forced sale of the
5/20 { American College in Rome (endowed by American money) by the
5/20 { Italian Government and the future sale of other buildings of The
5/20 { Propaganda by the Italian Government.
5/21 A J. J. Glennon (Archbishop of St. Louis) 1944/0901
5/21 r School Board of Scott County, Missouri 1944/0901
5/21 { A contract between Glennon and the School Board leasing the
5/21 { St. Lawrence parochial school according to certain specifications
5/21 { named.
5/22 A Holy Cross College (New Orleans, Louisiana) 1893-1898
5/22 { A statement of "Bills Payable" to the college, listing dates,
5/22 { drawers, drawees, rates of interest, and remarks.
5/23 F Decrees of the First Synod of the Diocese of Mobile 1835/0119
5/23 { A handwritten manuscript and printed copies [University
5/23 { Press, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1890] of the decrees. In Latin.
5/24 F Incorporation of King's College (Wilkes Barre, PA) 1946/0506
5/24 { A collection of documents regarding the application for a charter
5/24 { for King's College and/or articles of incorporation.
5/25 #1 A Thomas Davis (US Mailcarrier, Tennessee) 1916/0401
5/25 #1 { A U.S. Postal Service document entitled "Star Route Proposal,
5/25 #1 { Bond, and Oath" in which Davis proposes to undertake a mail
5/25 #1 { route.
5/25 #2 A William S. Hawkins (US Mailcarrier, Tennessee) 1915/1218
5/25 #2 { A U.S. Postal Service document entitled "Star Route Proposal,
5/25 #2 { Bond, and Oath" in which Hawkins proposes to undertake a mail
5/25 #2 { route.
5/26 F Decree of the Sacred Congregation of Bishops + Regular 1892/1104
5/26 { A English copy of a decree regarding dismissals and dispensations
5/26 { of members of religious orders and institutions of simple orders.
5/27 F Rough Notes of a Lecture re Isaac Jacques nd
5/27 { Two pages of rough notes for a lecture regarding Isaac Jacques,
5/27 { author unknown.
5/28 F Statue of Notre Dame de la Salette [Erwin Lovas' Gift] 1846-1934
5/28 { A collection of material about the Statue of Notre Dame de la
5/28 { Salette, located in the museum of Sacred Heart Church at the
5/28 { University of Notre Dame. Included is printed literature about
5/28 { the apparition of Our Lady at La Salette, photographs, a novena,
5/28 { other printed information, and copies of two letters (1880)
5/28 { between Father Edward Sorin, CSC, and Melanie Mathieu.
5/29 #1 A T. A. James + Co. 18__?
5/29 #1 { A letter regarding the sale of Haydock's Approved Holy Catholic
5/29 #1 { Bible.
5/29 #2 F Lists of Books 18__ (?)
5/29 #2 { Printed and handwritten lists of books, some of books for sale
5/29 #2 { but otherwise unidentified.
5/30 A Gammel Book Company (Austin, Texas (?)) 18__
5/30 { Descriptions of various pre-nineteenth-century Spanish and
5/30 { Mexican books.
5/31 F German Propaganda Leaflets 1945
5/31 { A collection of propaganda leaflets donated by Gerald Hogue in
5/31 { 1946. These leaflets were distributed behind Allied lines in
5/31 { Italy during World War Two to demoralize Allied soldiers. In
5/31 { various languages but mainly english. Also includes one issue of
5/31 { YANK.
M126 Z The following description of M126 reels 1 and 2 does not go to
M126 ' the same level of detail as the rest of the finding aid does.
M126#1.1F Manuscripts on English Catholic History
M126#1.1{ Letters from the Dominican Archives, Santa Sabina, Rome. Most
M126#1.1{ are in foreign languages and the microfilming of the first half
M126#1.1{ is so poor as to make the documents almost unreadable.
M126#1.2F Documents + Printed Material re Knights of Labor late 1800s
M126#1.3A Archbishop John Carroll of Baltimore nd
M126#1.3{ A sermon beginning "I have compassion on the multitude . . ."
M126#1.4F (New York) Freeman's Journal (retakes) 1898/01-02
M126#1.4{ These retakes date between 1898/0101 and 1898/0212.
M126#1.5F S.F.Derrick and the Sacred Heart Church (ND) Organ 1864,19__
M126#1.5{ The diary Derrick kept while working on the organ; a newspaper
M126#1.5{ story from the LeRoy (NY) Gazette-News concerning Derrick's work;
M126#1.5{ and a letter from the ND Club of Rochester enclosing these items.
M126#1.6F Jerome J. Greene Telegraphy Experiments at ND 1899
M126#1.6{ Newspaper accounts of Wireless + Telegraph experiments at ND.
M126#1.7T Erie (PA) Daily Times 1948/10-11
M126#1.7{ Mainly concerning the consecration of Bishop Edward P. McManaman,
M126#1.7{ Bishop of Erie.
M126#2.1A Sister Catherine Mary Ovnik, OP 1949
M126#2.1{ Ovnik's thesis entitled "Missionary Activities of Bishop Baraga
M126#2.1{ among the Chippewa and Ottawa Indians".
M126#2.2F Pamphlets borrowed from the American Catholic Historical Society
M126#2.2' of Philadelphia late 1800s
M126#2.2{ Concern the Irish National League, the Irish Land League,
M126#2.2{ Ireland, Taxation, and Labor.
M126#2.3A Bishop Martin John Spalding of Louisville 1860-1864
M126#2.3{ Typescript of his journal and register of diocesan and
M126#2.3{ Propaganda Fide correspondence.
M126#2.4A Vincennes (IN) Sun Commercial 1949/0424
M126#2.4{ Historical edition for the 200th anniversary of Vincennes.
M126#2.4A (Springfield) Illinois State Register 1949/0317
M126#2.4{ Re the installation of Bishop William A. O'Connor of Springfield.
M126#2.5A South Bend Tribune 1949/0103
M126#2.5{ Concerns the Pokagon Memorial ___ (?).
M126#2.6A Vincennes (Indiana) Sun-Commercial 1949/0424
M126#2.6{ Concerns the Old Cathedral at Vincennes.
add'tns Z Note:
add'tns { The last box of this collection (currently box 6) contains
add'tns { additons and foreign language documents that have not yet
add'tns { been described.