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General Correspondence-"Digman, P.F. - Doyle, Peter", 1886 - 1911

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 23292

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of General Correspondence of Martin J. Griffin.

Dates

  • 1886 - 1911

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Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (7 Hollinger Document Case, 1 Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

This folder consists of Martin J. Griffin General Correspondence "Digman, P.F. - Doyle, Peter" (1886-1911). Items of interest include: letter [from H.F. Dittmann] quotes material from an article concerning Martin J. Griffin and also gives mention of Griffin's paper "Griffin's Journal" and its admonitions against intemperance; letter [from Timothy Donovan to Mr. Griffin (Jul. 24, 1899)] alludes to views of "Griffin's Journal" in regard to the topic of temperance; letter ([from E.W. Doyle to Mr. Griffin (Aug. 15, 1898)] relates rumor of a Michigan bishop being threatened with removal from his post by Church authorities in Rome if he does not stop drinking to excess; letter [from John M. Doyle to Mr. Griffin (Oct. 27, 1902)] thanks Griffin for his role in helping divert money from the purchase of rum.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GRIFFIN, MARTIN J.-LETTER CONCERNING EFFORTS AGAINST INTEMPERENCE: Manuscript

GRIFFIN'S JOURNAL-CORRESP.-(1886-1911): Manuscript

TEMPERANCE-VIEWS OF "GRIFFINS JOURNAL": Manuscript

TEMPERANCE-(1886-1911): Manuscript

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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