Farmer, Ferdinand., 01/01/1744-12/31/1899
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
- 01/01/1744-12/31/1899
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
09/10/02
Container Summary
1 ALS (transcript, in hand of John Gilmary Shea) dated 3/2/1778 from Ferdinand Farmer, S.J.; with reference to the British raising a regiment of Catholic volunteers to fight in the American Revolution; letter apparently copied from "Woodstock Letters" XIV p. 196. Also, 1 AM (transcript) in Shea's hand: notes from Farmer's Register, 1744-82. 1 printed pamphlet by John F. Quirk, S.J.: "Father Ferdinand Farmer, S.J.: An Apostolic Missionary in Three States."
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
FARMER, FERDINAND - CORRESPONDENCE FROM (1778): Transcript
"WOODSTOCK LETTERS" - REFERENCE (1778): Transcript
FARMER, FERDINAND - MANUSCRIPT REGISTER (1744-82): Transcript
FARMER, FERDINAND - PRINTED PAMPHLET ABOUT (UNDATED): Printed Item
QUIRK, JOHN F. - PRINTED PAMPHLET RE- FERDINAND FARMER, S.J. (UNDATED): Printed Item
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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