Mass Records Books, 1817 - 1835

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Identifier: 119_11_11

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Mass Records Books

Scope and Contents

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Six volumes of mass record books (1817-1831) recorded by John McElroy while stationed at Holy Trinity Church (Georgetown) and St. John's [Frederick, Maryland]; each record states where the Mass was given, the celebrant, and date. Also included is a Catechism/First Communion record book (1822-1827) which records of Black students as well as white; list of Maryland Province Jesuits who left the Society; list of donors (1835) to St. John's Church.

Note: all page numbers refer to those on Digital Georgetown publication

Vol. 1: Record of Masses by Father McElroy after his ordination (June 11, 1817-June 11, 1821) (75-130)

Vol. 2: Record of Masses by Father McElroy: Holy Trinity/Georgetown (June 12, 1821-September 11, 1822) Frederick (October 1, 1822-December 31, 1824) (131-173)

Vol. 3: Record of Masses by Father McElroy, 1825-1826 (174-221)

Vol. 4: Record of Masses by Father McElroy; includes records of extreme unction and confessions. 1827-1828 (1-28)

Vol. 5: Record of Masses by Father McElroy; includes records of extreme unction and confessions, 1829-1830 (29-56)

Vol. 6: Record of Masses by Father McElroy and others, 1831 (57-74)

List of donors (202-206): Memo to Victoire Vincendiere expressing appreciation for donations, including a list of donations from widows with amount, 1835

List of priests who left Society (206-207)

First Communion Record Book (208-254): Lists of Sunday School students including Black children (status unspecified) at missions served from Frederick including Carroll Manor, Maryland Tract and Liberty; sacramental records including number of confessions; names of 1st communicants and confirmation lists (1822-1827)

**Former finding aid locations: 119_11_11; 12B8**

Dates

Creation: 1817 - 1835

Creator

From the Collection: Jesuits. Maryland Province (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

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The Maryland Province Archives is on deposit at Georgetown University and is the property of the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus. As stewards of the Archives, the Georgetown University Library’s Booth Family Center for Special Collections is responsible for managing access to the material based on policies set forth by the USA East Province. Researchers may view these materials in the Reading Room of the Booth Family Center for Special Collections. General policies for using Special Collections can be found here.

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