Collection-level Scope and Content Note The Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J., Papers 2 consist mostly of incoming correspondence received by this important Jesuit during his ministry in Ridge, Maryland. Along with numerous research letters for two articles published by McKenna in "The Jesuit Seminary News" about Jesuit work with African-Americans, the collection includes several letters between him and Rev. John LaFarge, S.J. on that same topic. The bulk of the papers, which comprise 4 boxes (6.0 linear feet), date between 1923 and...

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The Horace B. McKenna, SJ Project Collection consists of recordings, transcripts, notes, and article clippings relating to an oral history project on Horace McKenna, S.J., undertaken by Joseph K. Hines in the mid-eighties. Includes "Christ is with the Poor: Stories and Sayings of Horace McKenna, S.J." edited by John Dear, S.J., and Joseph Hines (1989), which is based on many of the oral history recordings collecting by Hines.

Scope and Contents The Rev. Horace B. McKennam S.J Papers are comprised of files kept by Father McKenna at the time of his death. Consequently, they date primarily from the 1960's and 1970's and concern his activities as assistant pastor of St. Aloysius Church and his involvement in numerous projects. Father McKenna was a major force in the adoption of innovative social action programs to combat problems encountered in the inner-city. The Papers contain files on his work with the St. Vincent De Paul Society,...

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The Horace B. McKenna, S.J. Papers 3 document the life of a Roman Catholic priest who served in Southern Maryland and Washington, D.C. in the twentieth century. Included is correspondence with Jesuit Fathers Provincial, St. Aloysuis Church, and the Archdiocese of Wasington. Material about Dorothy Day (two notes) and John LaFarge, S.J. is also preseved in this collection. Some printed materials and photographs are retained, too.

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Correspondence and research materials relating to publication of Monagan's book on Horace McKenna, S.J.: "Horace, Priest of the Poor" (Washington, D.C: Georgetown University Press, 1985).

Collection-level Scope and Content Note The David Mitchell Papers consist of research files generated by writer David Mitchell for his 1980 book "The Jesuits: A History." There are notes on Mitchell's interviews with Jesuit and non-Jesuit sources, notes on published secondary sources, and a fine set of photographs. The Mitchell Papers are of use to scholars studying the history of the Jesuits. The collection is contained in two archival boxes (3.0 linear feet). Jesuit history is one of the principal collecting areas of the...

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An extensive correspondence between the well-known Irish freedom fighter Dan Breen and John S.Monagan, Congressman from Connecticut, offering considerable insight into Breen’s later political and social thinking as well as recollections of the struggle for Irish independence from Great Britain.

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Content Description Box 1 Correspondence (1987-1989) includes letters from Egan to family and letters from notables such as Samuel Beckett (photocopies), Hugh Kenner (Beckett and Ezra Pound scholar), James Laughlin (poet, founder of New Directions Publishing), James McKenna (playwright, sculptor), Patricia Rachewiltz (granddaughter of Ezra Pound), John Patrick Sullivan (author). Box 2 Manuscripts by Egan (c.1988-1989) Box 3 Published works by Egan (1987-1989) Box 4 Printed materials (articles) re Egan...

Collection-level Scope and Content Note This collection is the second accession of the papers of the notable Irish poet, Desmond Egan (1936 - ). A portion consists of correspondence from international scholars, writers, several Irish ministers and various foreign ambassadors to Ireland. Among the well-known writers are Samuel Beckett, Robert Creeley, Seamus Heaney, Ted Hughes, Ian Jack, Desmond Guiness, James Laughlin, Peter Kavanagh (brother of poet Patrick Kavanagh), Peter Luke, Sean MacBride and James McKenna. ...

Collection-level Scope and Content Note The John Monagan/Anthony Powell Collection 2 consists mainly of correspondence between Violet Powell and John Monagan spanning the years 1978 to 2001. The collection also contains manuscripts, correspondence, and articles regarding the life and works of Anthony Powell. Containing just one original postcard from Anthony Powell to John Monagan, the bulk of the correspondence in the collection is written by Violet Powell and is accompanied by copies of Monagan's letters to the Powells. There...

Collection-level Scope and Content Note Prolific writers do not cease writing at the completion of the last chapter of a book. More often than not, they are also great writers of letters. Certainly, Anthony Powell proves the point with over two decades of correspondence exchanged with his American friend John S. Monagan, brought together in this collection. In addition to the letters, Mr. Monagan has also collected various magazine and newspaper articles relating to Anthony Powell. A highlight of the collection is the group of 46...

Scope and Contents The Archives of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus covers the period from 1630-2004; the bulk of the materials date from 1800-1875. The collection documents the establishment of the Jesuit order, and of the Catholic Church more broadly, in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Also referred to as the Maryland Province Archives (MPA), it consists of the organizational records and papers of the Province in its various iterations: the Mission of Maryland (1634-1773), the...

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Contains the transcripts for the interviews conducted by Colin Campbell with officials from the Carter Administration.

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Consists of 130 folders containing a vast archive of correspondence to Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. from various members of his family. Includes a large number of letters from Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J.; Anne W. McKenna; Helen McKenna; Julia McKenna; Laura McKenna; and Mary McKenna. The letters date from 1923 to 1953. Arranged into folders alphabetically by last name of correspondent and then arranged chronologically within each folder.

Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Consists of 130 folders containing a vast archive of correspondence to Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. from various members of his family. Includes a large number of letters from Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J.; Anne W. McKenna; Helen McKenna; Julia McKenna; Laura McKenna; and Mary McKenna. The letters date from 1923 to 1953. Arranged into folders alphabetically by last name of correspondent and then arranged chronologically within each folder.

Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Consists of 130 folders containing a vast archive of correspondence to Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. from various members of his family. Includes a large number of letters from Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J.; Anne W. McKenna; Helen McKenna; Julia McKenna; Laura McKenna; and Mary McKenna. The letters date from 1923 to 1953. Arranged into folders alphabetically by last name of correspondent and then arranged chronologically within each folder.

Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Consists of 130 folders containing a vast archive of correspondence to Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. from various members of his family. Includes a large number of letters from Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J.; Anne W. McKenna; Helen McKenna; Julia McKenna; Laura McKenna; and Mary McKenna. The letters date from 1923 to 1953. Arranged into folders alphabetically by last name of correspondent and then arranged chronologically within each folder.

Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Consists of 130 folders containing a vast archive of correspondence to Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. from various members of his family. Includes a large number of letters from Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J.; Anne W. McKenna; Helen McKenna; Julia McKenna; Laura McKenna; and Mary McKenna. The letters date from 1923 to 1953. Arranged into folders alphabetically by last name of correspondent and then arranged chronologically within each folder.

Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Consists of 130 folders containing a vast archive of correspondence to Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. from various members of his family. Includes a large number of letters from Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J.; Anne W. McKenna; Helen McKenna; Julia McKenna; Laura McKenna; and Mary McKenna. The letters date from 1923 to 1953. Arranged into folders alphabetically by last name of correspondent and then arranged chronologically within each folder.