Garesche Family (Miscellaneous)., 11/20/1852-05/01/1910

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: 28409

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The material in this collection relates to Julius P. Garesche, a Georgetown University alumnus and chief of staff to William S. Rosecrans, a general during the Civil War. The eight folders comprising this collection include manuscripts by Julius Garesche; correspondence about his death by fellow officers, including General Rosecrans; printed information about Garesch‚ and some members of his family; and photographs of Garesche and the family tomb at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, D.C. A summary of the life of Julius Garesche is provided below, however, details can be obtained from the biography written by his son Louis Garesche, Biography of Lieut. Col. Julius P. Garesche, Assistant Adjutant-General, U.S. Army (1887). The papers of Louis Garesche are deposited at Duke University. They consist of 85 items of correspondence and material relating to the biography on his father, primarily genealogical material on the Garesche family.

Bulk dates: 1860 - 1870 Span dates: 1836 - 1908 Extent: 0.75 linear feet, 1 box

Dates

11/20/1852-05/01/1910

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains various manuscripts and printed material relating to members of the Garesche family. 5 items: #1 Adele Garesche [daughter of JPG] - Printed copy of letter from Visitation Convent, Cabanne Place, St. Louis, Missouri, to Visitation Convent in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. announcing death of Adele Garesche(aka. Sister Francis Joseph). Dated 5/27/1896. Includes note by Louis Garesche referring to his biography, p.480, which also provides some background to Adele Garesche's vocation. #2 Alexander J.P. Garesche [brother of JPG] - ALS to Rev. J. Havens Richards, Georgetown University president 1888-1898. Folio, dated 3/5/1894. #3 Frederick P. Garesche, S.J. [brother of JPG] - Printed copy of poem dedicated to Mariquitta Garesche [wife of JPG]. Dated 11/20/1852. #4 Marie-Louise Garesche [daughter of JPG] - Printed copy of church announcement of her death, dated 1/21/1891. Includes death announcement card. #5 William A. Garesche [possibly son of JPG's brother Alexander John Peter Garesche; graduated from Georgetown College, A.B. 1871; died 3/7/1905] - AMs, 6 pp. entitled, "France," a graduation essay, dated c.1871. Also: TLS from Edward Garesche, S.J. to Earl J. Mohn [Georgetown College] providing biographical information on William A. Garesche, dated 5/1/1910. TLS from J.J. Schlafly to Earl J. Mohn re. the whereabouts at the time, of William A. Garesche, dated 4/7/1910.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GARESCHE, FREDERICK, S.J. - POEM (PRINTED): Printed Item

GARESCHE, ADELE [AKA. SISTER FRANCIS JOSEPH) - DEATH: Printed Item

GARESCHE, MARIE LOUIS - DEATH: Printed Item

GARESCHE, WILLIAM A. - MANUSCRIPT: "FRANCE" (ESSAY): Manuscript

GARESCHE, EDWARD, S.J. - CORRESPONDENCE TO MOHN, EARL J.: Typed Letter Signed

SCHLAFLY, J.J. - CORRESPONDENCE TO MOHN, EARL J.: Typed Letter Signed

GARESCHE, WILLIAM A. - CORRESPONDENCE ABOUT: Typed Letter Signed