Scope and Contents The collection consists of copies (both digital and microfilmed) of documents related to the Jesuit's mission in Maryland that are held by the Archivum Romanum Societatis Iesu (ARSI), also known as the Archives of the Jesuit Curia in Rome.One portion of the collection was provided by ARSI (on DVDs). The other portion consists of copies of ARSI documents that were obtained by Francis X. Curran, S.J. sometime prior to 1960.Digital copies of documents from both portions...

Scope and Contents The collection is comprised of news clippings, typed biographical notes, printed memorial cards, and occasional correspondence regarding approximately 1,300 Jesuits who died between 1565 and 1970. Materials cover Jesuits from North American (e.g., Maryland, Missouri, California, and New Orleans) as well as European provinces and are arranged by day of death. Note on Problematic Language Please be aware that this collection contains documents...

Scope and Contents This collection contains Fr. Augustus J. Thébaud's draft of Three-Quarters of a Century (1807-1882): A Retrospect Written from Documents and Memory in 1877-1882. Vol. I: Political, Social, and Ecclesiastical Events in France (ed. Charles G. Herbermann, United States Catholic Historical Society, 1912). It also contains his draft of what would later become chapter six of Three-Quarters of a Century (1807-1882): A Retrospect Written...

Scope and Contents The Abraham J. Emerick, SJ Papers consist of correspondence and miscellaneous documents related to his missionary activities in Jamaica and his work with the Mission of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Philadelphia, which was supported by Mo. Mary Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People.Most of the correspondence in the collection is from Mo. Drexel, founder of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, covering topics such as her...

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The James Pye Neale, SJ Papers consist primarily of correspondence to his mother Sarah Neale from 1856 to 1894 while she was living in Hearne, Texas. Fr. Neale focuses on updates regarding family and friends in his earlier letters (-1876) and transitions into discussing his missionary work in the parishes (namely St. Inigoes) as his time in the Society progresses.

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The papers of former university archivist Vincent I. Bellwoar, SJ contain materials surrounding his Jesuit formation and parochial duties; teaching at Georgetown and retirement; and golden jubilee celebrations.

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The Francis X. de Neckere, SJ Papers contain de Neckere's first vows as well as a handwritten volume of meditations likely written while at Conewago (1849-1879).

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The James Curley, SJ Papers contain notebooks, journals, biographical notes, correspondence, photographs, and miscellaneous documents. Of note is a personal journal (1868-1889) and a journal for the Georgetown campus greenhouse and garden (1870-1889).

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The Charles F. King, SJ Papers contain course notes, a journal, and poetry written while at Georgetown University.

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The Bernardin F. Wiget, SJ Papers contain one letter from Fr. Angelo Paresce (1852) and six bound volumes of school notes and lectures, mostly those of Fr. Joseph Duverney, taken by Fr. Wiget while at Georgetown (1847-1850).

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This collection contains considerations, spiritual dialogues, and other devotional manuscripts ascribed to Fr. John Digges, Jr.

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The John Carroll, SJ Collection contains original and transcribed correspondence; two religious manuscripts; biographical notes and news clippings; and miscellaneous documents related to the first Roman Catholic bishop in the United States and the first archbishop of Baltimore. Of note are transcriptions of letters exchanged with Fr. Charles Plowden in folders 1, 2, and 6.

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The Mark H. Bauer, SJ Papers contain material related to his Jesuit formation; his graduate work in biology; and honors received throughout his life. Also includes correspondence, photographs, talks, and resumes.

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The Neil J. Twombly, SJ Papers contain notes and pedagogical materials for the study of Classics; spiritual writings; correspondence and photographs; a travel diary; and recognitions.