Catholic University 1890-1899., 1886-06/09/1897

Correspondence and other material related to Catholic University from 1890-1899. Includes correspondence with J. Havens Richards, S.J, newspaper clippings, material re commencement, material re the visit of Rev. John Keane, Archbishop of Damascus, material re the inauguration of Thomas Conaty, D.D as rector of Catholic University, dedication program of McMahon Hall of Philosophy and the Faculties of Philosophy and of the Social Sciences, and "Notes on the Early Relations of the Catholic University of America" by Joseph Haven Richards. Also includes a page of notes from Father Francis Barnum, S.J. entitled “A Generous Offer” re the desire of Catholic’s Board of Trustees to purchase Georgetown University and its property.