Beadnall, James - 1, 1755
Scope and Contents
The American Catholic Sermon collection was formed from manuscript sermons from the Woodstock College Archives, the Maryland Province Archives, and the Georgetown University Archives. It consists of some 456 autograph manuscript sermons, two contemporary written transcriptions, and four printed items (some only fragments) by 44 different preachers, including 55 texts by Archbishop John Carroll and seven by Georgetown's first president, Rev. Robert Plunkett. The sermons are arranged alphabetically by preacher's last name.
Dates
- 1755
Conditions Governing Access
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: 3 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Beadnall, James (Roman Catholic, 1718-1772) No title. Text: "Surrexit Dns vere, & apparuit. Luke 24.34. Our Lord is truely risen, & has appear'd." Text only. Note at head: "1775 Seth's Talb. Island" Note on verso: "Of the Ressurection 1767" Georgetown University. Beadnall, a Jesuit, served in Maryland from 1749 until his death.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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