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John Kelly Liberia Mission Diary
Collection — Box: GTM Shared Box 38, Folder: 12
Identifier: GTM-0060
Scope and Contents
A diary maintained by Rev. John Kelly during a portion of his Catholic missionary work in Cape Palmas, Liberia. He describes the struggles of Catholic missionaries in their largely unsuccessful efforts to proselytize to African-American colonists and the local Grebo people as well as the persistent health concerns for him and his fellow travelers. Note on Problematic Language Please be aware that this collection contains the use of outdated...
Dates:
1842
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Lawrence J. Kelly, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS55
Scope and Contents
The Lawrence J. Kelly, SJ Papers include appointment books (diaries in part); sermon and retreat notes; notebooks, mostly from school and college days in the Society; correspondence, photographs, and printed memorabilia; and a few artifacts.
Dates:
1887 - 1955
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
John F. Kennedy Memorial Stamp Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: GTM-140723
Scope and Contents
One 3-ringed album in custom-made box containing stamps related to the life of John F. Kennedy.
Dates:
1955 - 1965
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Joseph Kennedy, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS77
Scope and contents note
The Joseph Kennedy, S.J. papers is a small collection of miscellaneous correspondence received by Fr. Kennedy along with some biographical data and miscellaneous articles and printed matter that interested him. The primary interest of the collection is the information accumulated by Fr. Kennedy on the case of Susan Decatur, wife of the famous naval commodore, Stephen Decatur, Jr. The latter lost his life in a duel with Commodore James Barron in Bladensburg, Maryland in March 1820. After his...
Dates:
1912 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1984
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Charles Kent Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS456
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The collection contains letters written by religious and political leaders to Charles Kent and others dating from 1862 to 1889. The authors of the letters include Cardinal Nicholas Wiseman, Cardinal Henry Edward Manning, Cardinal John Henry Newman, and Prime Minister William Gladstone. Most of the letters are written to Kent, editor of The Sun and The Weekly Register, and discuss England's newspapers with regard to religious matters and Catholicism. The letters were written after the time of...
Dates:
1862 - 1896
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Corita Kent Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS455
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Corita Papers, dated 1961-1976, include correspondence, business records, and printed materials relating to Corita's art. The collection amounts to one box of material (0.5 linear feet). It includes reproductions of Carita's highly celebrated serigraphs, which involve innovative use of color and quotations. Carita's correspondence with her Florida dealer, Murray Lebwohl, provides insight into an artist's business dealings.
Dates:
1961 - 1976
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Gerald J. Kernan, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-200105
Scope and Contents
This collection contains papers related to Fr. Gerald J. Kernan's theater productions at St. Joseph's and Wheeling Colleges; his graduate school work and teaching career; and his spiritual and personal life.
Dates:
1929 - 1965
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Julie and Thomas Kernan papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS181
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Julie and Thomas Kernan papers are organized into 7 series: correspondence by notable individuals and friends who were frequent correspondents; files on Jacques and Raissa Maritain; correspondence by Julie and Thomas Kernan; subject files which include correspondence and material about the various organizations and miscellaneous business that the Kernans were involved with; manuscripts and published works by Julie and Thomas Kernan; a large collection of information and...
Dates:
1765-1988; Majority of material found within 1940-1975
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Edward Loughborough Keyes, Jr. Papers 2
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS297
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Edward Loughborough Keyes, Jr. Papers: Part 2 document the career and activities of Edward Loughborough Keyes, Jr. Of interest is correspondence dated 1939 to Keyes about his book entitled "A Sea Change and Other Things." Also of note is a testimonial book honoring Keyes for his service to the American Social Hygiene Association. The testimonial is signed by many individuals, including John J. Pershing and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The collection also contains a number of medals won by...
Dates:
1880 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1921 - 1949
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Leon Keyserling Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS219
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The collection includes that part of Keyserling's papers which relate to his long tenure as legislative aide to Senator Robert F. Wagner. Besides correspondence from Wagner, it contains numerous drafts of bills written by Keyserling, such as the Housing Act of 1937 and the Wagner National Labor Relations Act (present in eight separate drafts), files of campaign speeches, and related material.
Extent: 4.5 linear feet
Date Span: 1928 - 1982, bulk 1934 - 1956
Dates:
1928 - 1982; Majority of material found within 1934 - 1956
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
William X. Kienzle Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-100112
Scope and Contents Note
The William X. Kienzle Papers comprise part of the personal papers of William X. Kienzle (1928-2001), a longtime Catholic priest in Detroit, Michigan, who wrote a series of mystery novels after leaving the priesthood. Correspondence includes letters from friends and associates to William X. Kienzle and his wife Javan Kienzle. Also, many condolence letters upon the death of William X. Kienzle are included among these papers. There are a few manuscripts written by William. Some folders...
Dates:
1942 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2002
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Kilmer Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-980703
Scope and Contents
The Kilmer Family papers contain materials from the Kilmer family, a noted family of American writers. The collection includes materials relating to Joyce Kilmer, Aline Kilmer, Kenton Kilmer, Nicholas Kilmer, and other family members. Some letters, manuscripts, poems, photographs, ephemera, and clippings by and about poet-soldier Joyce Kilmer are present. In addition, materials by and concerning poet Aline Kilmer, such as letters, poems, and photographs, are preserved. Moreover, an...
Dates:
1861 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1918 - 1995
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Kilmer Family Papers - Part 2
Collection
Identifier: GTM-190919
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of materials relating to Kenton Kilmer: files relating to his work as Washington Post poetry editor; translations of works by author Andre Chouraqui (1917-2007), and letters from US Congressmen on environmental and health policy issues (issues of concern to Kilmer). Also includes manuscript and sheet music set to poems by Aline and Joyce Kilmer.
Dates:
1937 - 1993
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Joyce Kilmer Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS83
Scope and Contents
The Joyce Kilmer papers consist of three categories of material: correspondence, manuscripts, and printed material (news clippings, photographs, and scores for music set to poems by Joyce and Aline Kilmer). Letters include those from Joyce Kilmer to Aline Kilmer (total 44), to his young son Kenton (total 4), and to friends such as Rev. James J. Daly, S.J., and to Rev. Charles O'Donnell, C.S.C. Other correspondence is that of Joyce Kilmer's mother, Annie Kilburn Kilmer to friends William L....
Dates:
1907 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1917 - 1941
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Sister Michael Kilmer Family Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: GTM-20230802
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Kilmer family photographs, correspondence, poetry, clippings, and printed materials that belong to Sister Michael Kilmer (the daughter of Joyce and Aline Kilmer). Of note are letters written by Joyce Kilmer to Aline Murray Kilmer (1907-1918), photographs of Joyce Kilmer, and materials related to Joyce Kilmer's military service in World War I. The collection also includes “The Lantern” poem manuscript (signed by Joyce Kilmer) and “October Warning” poem typescript...
Dates:
1880s-1994
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Charles F. King, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS43
Scope and Contents
The Charles F. King, SJ Papers contain course notes, a journal, and poetry written while at Georgetown University.
Dates:
1837 - 1854
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Hamilton King Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-730905
Scope and Contents
The Hamilton King papers comprise the personal papers of Hamilton King, the U.S. minister resident and consul general (1898-1903) and envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary (1903-1912) to Thailand (then Siam). The collection includes much correspondence relating to diplomatic matters. An important supplement is the lengthy series of diaries kept by King's wife from 1898 to 1915, which provide a detailed view of diplomatic life in Siam at the time.The Hamilton King...
Dates:
1883 - 1931
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Thomas M. King, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-130716
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and source materials relating to Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.
Dates:
1981 - 2002
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
William M. King, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS193
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The William M. King, SJ, Papers are a collection of notes taken by Rev. King while he was a seminarian. The papers are divided into two series. The first series is comprised of the notes taken by Rev. King while he was a student at Woodstock Theological College. The notes are from a theology course taught by John Courtney Murray, SJ, in the fall of 1959 on the trinity. This was the first course taught by Rev. Murray since he was silenced by his Jesuit superiors in Rome for his controversial...
Dates:
1948 - 1960
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts