Printed Items (Miscellaneous)., 12/01/1907-06/08/1915

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: 57714

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

12/01/1907-06/08/1915

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

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 various printed items relating to EO'D. Includes - @ Certificate of Freedom of the City of London presented to EO'D, June 8, 1915 by Sir Charles Johnston, mayor of London. Includes small red certificate holder. @ Book of color pictures entitled, "Scenes of the Holy Land" published in Munich, c. 1911. According to Ms. Horrigan, "...Uncle Teddy visited the Holy Land, probably from Alexandria, c. 1911 and brought the book back as a souvenir" [from TLS, 9/14/85, Curatorial file]. @ Program for play entitled, "Vice Versa" (in French; presented during the period when EO'D was a Jesuit novitiate at the University of Louvain, Belgium. According to the program, EO'D participated in the role of chorus and, according to Ms. Horrigan the play was "entertainment given by "Les Philosophes de Langue Anglaise" to their Belgian brothers" [from TLS, 8/12/85, Curatorial file]. Fr. James Eagle Town is also noted as being responsible for the "decors electricite." Dated Christmas 1907.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

O'DOWD, EDWARD - CERTIFICATE OF FREEDOM, CITY OF LONDON 1915: Other Types

"SCENES OF THE HOLY LAND" 1911 - PRINTED BOOK OF COLOR ILLUS.: Printed Item

JOHNSTON, CHARLES (SIR), MAYOR OF LONDON, 1915 - REFERENCE: Other Types

O'DOWD, EDWARD - PROGRAM FOR PLAY, "VICE VERSA" LOUVAIN, 1907: Printed Item