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Ernest A. Keller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-860903
Dates: 1939 - 1967
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

Richard C. Law, SJ Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS 011
Collection-level Scope and Content Note Approximately 500 transcribed letters received by Rev. Richard C. Law, S.J. and other faculty at Georgetown University during World War II from alumni and other former students on active duty with the armed services. In general, the letters largely gossip about other alums (from letters and meetings), some providing glimpses of training, combat, or cultural experiences in North Africa, Europe, or China. Most of the information in these letters is found in digest form in the Discipline Office...
Dates: 1941 - 1945
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Ruth M. McCabe WAVES Photograph Album

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: GTM-202211008
Scope and Contents Photograph album documenting Ruth M. McCabe’s training and service in the United States Women's Naval Reserve (popularly known as WAVES). There are 372 photographs in total, dating from 1942-1945. The images primarily depict McCabe and other WAVES officers posing in uniforms and civilian clothes, as well as McCabe’s family and male servicemen.The photographs depict a number of locations, including Duluth, Minnesota; Stillwater, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City; Washington...
Dates: 1942 - 1945
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

"Meet the Refugees" Pamphlet

 Collection — Box: GTM Shared Box 30, Folder: 15
Identifier: GTM-0043
Scope and Contents

One pamphlet titled "Meet the Refugees" that was authored by the National Industrial Assembly of the Young Women's Christian Associations and published by the Women's Press (New York) in 1940. The pamphlet addresses concerns over accepting refugees who were fleeing from the Nazi regime in Europe into the United States. It argues that refugees are not a threat to U.S. labor and do not represent a "Fifth Column."

Dates: 1940
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Lawrence J. Mehren Papers

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Identifier: GTM-100218a
Scope and Contents Created by Lawrence J. Mehren (1911-1983), this collection holds early to mid twentieth century materials documenting Mehren's experience at Georgetown in the early 1930s and his service during World War II. The collection holds newspaper clippings, correspondence, academic records, and event programs from Georgetown between 1930 to 1933. The collection also includes a small number of photographs from the 1930s and a large scrapbook with newspaper clippings from the HOYA and various other...
Dates: 1921 - 1960
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Arthur Michaelis Holocaust Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-180619
Scope and Contents The collection contains correspondence (letters, postcards, telegrams), printed material (books, magazines, pamphlets), photographs, artwork, material culture, and other evidence documenting the Jewish experience during the Holocaust and in the years pre- and post-World War II. The collection was assembled by Arthur Michaelis and it includes extensive documentation of his family's experiences during this time period, including their imprisonment in concentration camps and their escape to the...
Dates: 1910s-1980s
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Leland B. Morris Papers

 Collection — Box: GTM Shared Box 30
Identifier: GTM-150928
Scope and Contents The Leland B. Morris Papers include correspondence, a State Department questionnaire, a receipt dating from 1941-1942, and a letter to Leland B. Morris' wife, Marie, dated 1952. Morris' correspondence primarily concerns Germany in 1941. Highlights include Morris' account of Joachim von Ribbentrop declaring a state of war between Germany and the United States on December 11th, 1941, and a copy of Ribbentrop's declaration. The collection also includes a long, completed questionnaire...
Dates: 1941 - 1952; Majority of material found within 1941 - 1942
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Rodney Loomer Mott Papers

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Identifier: GTM-830118
Scope and Contents

The papers of Rodney Loomer Mott span the years 1942 to 1946 when he served in Berlin as Deputy Chief of the Public Finance Branch of the Office of Military Government for Germany, U.S. Zone (OMGUS). The papers comprise an interesting collection of legal, military, and personal documentation of Germany's financial status and subsequent reorganization by the Allies after the war. Note: Click on "External Documents" below for a link to the finding aid to the collection.

Dates: 1942 - 1946
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

NSDAP (Nazi Party) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-180105
Scope and Contents

The NSDAP (Nazi Party) Collection consists of 228 items, including photographs, cigarette cards, correspondence, ID cards, stamps, membership books, pins, and more.

See the External Documents section below for a detailed inventory.

Dates: circa 1921-1946
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Gregory Orfalea Papers

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Identifier: GTM-990608
Scope and Contents The collection documents the career of a American author and editor Gregory Orfalea. It includes manuscripts and research files for many of Orfalea’s books, including “Wrapping the Grapeleaves: A Sheaf of Contemporary Arab-American Poetry” (1982), “Before the Flames: A Quest for the History of Arab-Americans” (1988), “Messengers of the Lost Battalion: The Heroic 551st and the Turning of the Tide at the Battle of the Bulge” (1997), "Journey to the Sun: Junipero Serra's Dream and the Founding...
Dates: 1968 - 2023
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Octavio Paranagua Papers

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Identifier: GTM-810102
Scope and Contents Collection of papers and photographs owned by Octavio Paranagua, including typescripts, research notes on economics, photographs, postcards, and a letter related to the settling of Jewish refugees in Brazil.The typescripts are related to international economics and the collection also includes an unopened copy of Politique Commerciale Internationale by Paranagua.The photographs (prints and negatives) in the collection are personal in nature and they include images of...
Dates: 1914-1930s
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Post-World War II Geopolitics Book Outline by Robert Nolan

 Collection — Box: GTM Shared Box 5 (Letter), Folder: 8
Identifier: GTM-20230120
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a book outline by Robert Nolan on post-World War II geopolitics, written around 1949 by Robert Nolan. Nolan was a student at the Walsh School of Foreign Service.

In the outline, Nolan mentions that Fr. Walsh's Nuremberg Trials diaries will be utilized as a source for the book.

Dates: 1949
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Mary Eleanor Price Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-130731
Scope and Contents

Photocopied material relating to U.S. Navy nurse Mary Eleanor Price. Includes copy of Price's Master's thesis.

Dates: 1945 - 1988
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Protective Pass for Enyedy Laszlo from the Apostolic Nunciature in Budapest

 Collection — Box: GTM Shared Box 2 (Legal), Folder: 1
Identifier: GTM-20210406
Scope and Contents

One Protective Pass for Enyedy Laszlo from the Apostolic Nunciature in Budapest, issued by Monsignor Angelo Rotta in 1944. As Papal Nuncio, Rotta issued passes such as this to protect Jews from the Nazi Holocaust in Budapest.

Dates: 1944
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

William C. Repetti, SJ Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-0054
Scope and Contents

The William C. Repetti, SJ Papers contain published and unpublished manuscripts, predominantly on the history of the Jesuits in the Philippines, as well as personal materials. Of special note are his accounts of internment in the Philippines during World War II (box 1 folders 5-7, 9).

Dates: 1926 - 1966
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Michael Richey Papers 1

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Identifier: GTM-GAMMS223
Scope and Contents The Michael Richey papers 1, consist of original correspondence from personal friends who also comprise the notable circle of artists who congregated at the home of English sculptor Eric Gill (1882-1940), on Pigotts farm in Buckinghamshire. Together with Gill, these included Anthony Foster, Rene Hague, David Jones, Walter Shewring, and Denis Tegetmeier. Correspondence is also included from other well-known acquaintances (many of whom were related or closely associated to the...
Dates: 1930 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1980
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Michael Richey Papers 2

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Identifier: GTM-GAMMS321
Scope and Contents The Michael Richey papers 2, consists of original correspondence from personal friends and members of the Richey family; as well as printed material including clippings, journals, and magazines featuring articles by and about Michael Richey. A portion of the correspondence is from the notable circle of artists who congregated at the home of English sculptor Eric Gill, (1882-1940), on Pigotts Farm in Buckinghamshire. These include Gill, Anthony Foster, and Rene Hague. Additional...
Dates: 1897 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1940 - 2000
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Paul Richey Papers

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Identifier: GTM-150630
Scope and Contents The Paul Richey papers are composed of three series.The Correspondence Series contains correspondence from Paul Richey. The correspondence is almost all in the form of lengthy autograph letters signed from Paul Richey to his parents. A few of the letters were written by Paul at school at Downside. Many of the letters were written from air force training school. In addition, many of the letters were written from air force stations. A number of the letters were written in India...
Dates: 1930 - 1980
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Lisa Sergio papers

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Identifier: GTM-GAMMS172
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The Lisa Sergio Papers span the career of this eminent woman. The bulk of the material dates from 1937 to 1988. Material includes correspondence, manuscripts of books and articles, transcripts for lectures, addresses, and radio broadcasts. Files cover a wide range of subjects that interested Ms. Sergio, as well as organizations in which she participated. A photographs series includes Ms. Sergio and her many contacts with notable individuals. An audio-visual series includes recordings of...
Dates: 1900-1989; Majority of material found within 1937-1988
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

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