Box 185

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Journal (Oct. 5, 1847-July, 1853) of John McElroy, S.J. Diary begins on the date that McElroy moved to Boston and details his work in establishing St. Mary's Church.

**Former finding aid locations: 119_9_4; 12A2**

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Journal (July 15, 1853-Aug. 12, 1854) of John McElroy, S.J. Diary detailing his work in establishing a parish at St. Mary's Church.

**Former finding aid locations: 119_9_5; 12A3**

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Journals: (Item 12.20C) This is a record book for the year 1859 which contains both financial records as well as diary-like entries pertaining to activities; (Item 12.20) This is essentially used as a cash account record book. Also included are some miscellaneous personal notes

**Former finding aid locations: 119_9_1; 12.20c, 12.20**

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Journals: (Item 12.19) contains diary entries covering the period (1865-1872); (Item 12.20) This journal has diary entries covering the period (1866-1872). Also included are a few financial records.

**Former finding aid locations: 119_9_1; 12.219, 12.20**

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Documents (1853-1856) pertaining to the purchase of jail lands located in the city of Boston.

**Former finding aid locations: 119_10_2; 12A6**

Scope and Contents Six volumes of mass record books (1817-1831) mainly for St. John's [Frederick, Maryland]; however, there are also a few entries for Trinity Church [Georgetown] as well as Georgetown College. Also included is a Catechism/First Communion record book (1822-1827) which comprised of records for Black parishioners as well as white; list of Maryland Province Jesuits who left the Society; list of donors (1835) to St. John's Church.Vol. 1: Record of Masses by Father McElroy after his...

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Notes of John McElroy, S.J., pertaining to past events. Topics discussed include: Georgetown College, New York City missions, the Novitiate, the Barber Family, the Jesuit Residence in Frederick [Maryland], Boston College and Church and Rev. Kenney, S.J.

**Former finding aid locations: 119_10_1; 12A5**

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Naturalization papers and ephemera pertaining to John McElroy, S.J.

**Former finding aid locations: 119_10_3; 12A7**

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Handwritten bound pamphlet [e.g., order of ceremonies] pertaining to the 50th anniversary (1867) of John McElroy's entrance into the Society of Jesus.

**Former finding aid locations: 119_11_1; 12B1**

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Printed prospectus of instruction (1837) for St. John's Literary Institution, located in Frederick, Maryland. Also included is a copy of a letter from John Grassi, S.J.

**Former finding aid locations: 119_9_2; 12A**

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Retreat notes

**Former finding aid locations: 119_11_7; 12B7a**

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Retreat notes

**Former finding aid locations: 119_11_9; 12B7c**