15:13. "Monastic Prayer and Modern Man.", 3/11/1978 - 4/25/1978., bulk: 1978 - 1978

File — Box: 15, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents Note

From the Collection:

The John Main papers consist of the personal papers of John Main, O.S.B. (1926-1982), a Benedictine monk who was a world-wide proponent of Christian meditation. His collection includes correspondence, subject files, printed materials, a few audio cassettes, photographs, meditation newsletters, and books by and about Fr. Main. A large portion of the material dates from his time at the Benedictine Priory of Montreal from 1977 to 1982 though there are some documents deriving from his service as Headmaster of St. Anselm's School in Washington, D.C. from 1969 to 1974.

Dates

3/11/1978 - 4/25/1978.
Majority of material found in 1978 - 1978

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Library 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: 22.5 Linear Feet (18 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter (carbon) dated 4/25/1978 from John Main to Aelred Williams, OCSO, enclosing a Typed Manuscript (retained in this folder) by Main: "Monastic Prayer and Modern Man" given on 3/11/1978 at the Sacred Heart Convent in Atwater, Montreal.