Cheverus, John LeFebvre de., 01/01/1800-12/31/1836
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains correspondence, manuscripts, transcripts, and other documents pertaining to U.S. Catholic Church History. Boxes 12 and 13, which deal with notable individuals in U.S. Catholic History, are arranged alphabetically by last name of individual. Boxes 14 through 20 contain documents which focus on the history of Catholicism in particular geographic places in America, and they are arranged alphabetically by geographic area.
Dates
- 01/01/1800-12/31/1836
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.
Conditions Governing Access note
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: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
09/10/03
Container Summary
1 ADS: "Extracts from the books of Baptisms, Marriages & Burials of the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Cross in the Town of Boston State of Massachusetts," signed by John Cheverus, Bishop of Boston, with his wax seal, dated 6/16/1814, 2 pages. Also, transcripts in hand of John Gilmary Shea of Cheverus correspondence, dated 1800?-1838?, 51 pages. 1 printed newspaper clipping: "A Timely Charity Sermon," regarding a sermon by Cheverus, 1 page.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
CHEVERUS, JOHN LEFEBVRE - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HOLY CROSS CHURCH, 1814: Other Types
HOLY CROSS CHURCH (BOSTON) - DOCUMENT SIGNED BY CHEVERUS, J. (1814): Other Types
SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - TRANSCRIPTS: JOHN CHEVERUS CORRESPONDENCE 1800-36: Transcript
CHEVERUS, JOHN LEFEBVRE - CORRESPONDENCE (TRANSCRIPTS) (1800-36): Transcript
CHEVERUS, JOHN LEFEBVRE - NEWSPAPER CLIPPING ABOUT (UNDATED): Printed Item
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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