Edward O'Dowd - Autograph Book/Mementos., 01/01/1908-12/31/1946

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: 57713

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Edward J. O'Dowd Papers are a gift of his niece, Miss J.D. Marguerite Horrigan. The collection consists of a biographical sketch by Miss Horrigan about her uncle; an autograph/memento book belonging to O'Dowd, photographs and some printed items. Abbreviations used in this register include: EO'D (Edward O'Dowd); TLS (typed letter signed). Bulk dates: 1907-1948 Span dates: 1908-1985 Size: 0.25 linear feet, 1 Box

Dates

01/01/1908-12/31/1946

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/11/06

Container Summary

Contains autograph book belonging to Edward O'Dowd. Includes signatures and ANS from Jerome Eagle Town, S.J. and Wilfrid Parsons, S.J. (1887-1958). Rev. Parsons studied at Louvain for his doctorate in philosophy (1907-1910). The Rev. Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., Papers are also currently located in the Special Collections Division of Georgetown University Library. This autograph book is also replete with sketches and water-color miniatures of scenes around Louvain, by friends and possibly some by EO'D.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

O'DOWD, EDWARD - AUTOGRAPH BOOK: Manuscript

PARSONS, WILFRID, S.J. - NOTE TO EDWARD O'DOWD: Autographed Letter

TOWN, JEROME EAGLE, S.J. - NOTE TO EDWARD O'DOWD: Autographed Letter