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LaFarge, John , S.J., 02/08/1928-03/25/1930

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 69333

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists of 30 folders containing correspondence from notable individuals to Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. Includes correspondence from many of his fellow Jesuits, including John LaFarge, S.J.; William Markoe, S.J.; and Harold Mulqueen, S.J. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

  • 02/08/1928-03/25/1930

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Extent

From the Collection: 6 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

16/15/01

Container Summary

Correspondence between Horace B. McKenna, S.J. and John LaFarge, S.J. 1 TL (carbon) dated 2/8/1928 from McKenna to LaFarge requesting information for an article on Jesuit work with African-Americans in the U.S.; 1 TLS in reply dated 2/14/1928 from LaFarge to McKenna detailing Jesuit work with African-Americans in the U.S.; and 1 attached printed newsletter: "The Cardinal's Note-Book: Thanksgiving, 1927" about the Cardinal Gibbons Institute. References to William M. Markoe, S.J.; St. Peter Claver's parish and parish school in Ridge, Maryland; and Morganza, Maryland. 1 TLS dated 6/22/1929 from LaFarge to McKenna congratulating him upon his ordination. 1 TLS dated 5/13/1930 from LaFarge to McKenna regarding a plan to start a Jesuit high school for boys in Harlem. 1 TLS dated 5/25/1930 from LaFarge to McKenna regarding the possibility of forming a Jesuit high school for boys in Harlem. Also, 1 typed manuscript: "A Plan for a Harlem Catholic High School."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MCKENNA, HORACE B., S.J. - CORRESP. FROM LAFARGE, JOHN, S.J. (1928-30): Typed Letter Signed

LAFARGE, JOHN, S.J. - CORRESP. TO MCKENNA, HORACE B., S.J. (1928-30): Typed Letter Signed

CARDINAL GIBBONS INSTITUTE - PRINTED NEWSLETTER (11/1927): Typed Letter Signed

MARKOE, WILLIAM M., S.J. - REFERENCE (1928): Typed Letter Signed

RIDGE, MARYLAND - REFERENCE TO PARISH SCHOOL (1928): Typed Letter Signed

MORGANZA, MARYLAND - REFERENCE TO PARISH SCHOOL (1928): Typed Letter Signed

MCKENNA, HORACE B., S.J. - CORRESP. TO LAFARGE, JOHN, S.J. (1928-30): Other Types

LAFARGE, JOHN, S.J. - CORRESP. FROM MCKENNA, HORACE B., S.J. (1928-30): Other Types

HARLEM - REFERENCE (1930): Typed Letter Signed

ST. PETER CLAVER'S (RIDGE, MD) - REFERENCE (1928): Typed Letter Signed

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Repository Details

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