Maryland., 01/01/1783-12/31/1806

File — Box: 17, Folder: 44

Identifier: 80012

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

01/01/1783-12/31/1806

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

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/10/03

Container Summary

Transcripts regarding appointment of a Catholic bishop for the United States, 1783-1806. Titles: "Memorial of the American Clergy to the Pope requesting a superior independent of the London Vicar" and "Petition of the clergy in the U. States to the Holy See, for the appointment of a bishop."