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Robert Collyer 80th Birthday Scrapbook
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39020030756244]
Identifier: GTM-0029
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a scrapbook assembled to celebrate the 80th birthday of Robert Collyer. It includes a program for the celebration held at the Church of the Messiah (34th Street and Park Avenue, NYC) and congratulatory letters from numerous individuals (including Mark Twain and Andrew Carnegie, among others).
Dates:
1903
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
It includes a program for the celebration held at the Church of the Messiah (34th Street and Park Avenue, NYC) and congratulatory letters from numerous individuals (including Mark Twain and Andrew Carnegie, among others).
Carl Barsch Diaries
Collection
Identifier: GTM-071003
Scope and Contents Note
The Carl Barsch Diaries comprise four diaries kept by a relation of Carl Barsch of Philadelphia in a "Wanamaker Diary" for the years 1913, 1914, 1915, and 1916. The diaries contain discussions of his education, teaching, family, and various activities. Mention is made of working as a traveling salesman and watching baseball. The diary records on July 5, 1914: "Saw Pres. Wilson leaving the White House to attend Church. We visited the Library of Congress." Also includes a few printed...
Dates:
1913 - 1916
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Wilson leaving the White House to attend Church. We visited the Library of Congress." Also includes a few printed items which had previously been kept loose in the bound diaries.
Gerard Mannion Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-20220623
Scope and Contents
The collections contains the papers of Catholic scholar Gerard Mannion (1970-2019), who served as a professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Georgetown University from 2004 until his death in 2019. The collection includes materials from his studies at Oxford and Cambridge, as well as his teaching materials from Georgetown University, the University of Tubingen, Liverpool Hope University, the University of Leeds, and San Diego University. Many of Mannion's research...
Dates:
1987 - 2019
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
"Routledge Companion to the Christian Church" (2008, ed.).
"Where We Dwell in Common: Pathways for Dialogue in the 21st Century" (2015, ed.).
"Where We Dwell in Common: Pathways for Dialogue in the 21st Century" (2015, ed.).
Frederick and Maria Shrady Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS175
Scope and Contents
The Frederick and Maria Shrady Papers consist primarily of correspondence to the Shradys from a variety of friends.The Frederick and Maria Shrady Papers primarily consists of correspondence from notable religious and literary ficgures. Central to the collection are 391 letters from Martin C. D'Arcy, S.J. to Frederick and Maria Shrady, all of which exhibit the closeness of their friendship with one another and give great insight into the day to day life and thoughts of D'Arcy from...
Dates:
1955 - 1992; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1976
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Subjects:
Catholic Church
Wilfrid Parsons, SJ - Annie Christitch Letters
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS433
Scope and Contents
The Wilfrid Parsons, SJ - Annie Christitch Letters consist primarily of correspondence to Parsons, which in part discusses Catholicism in Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia in the 1920s and 1930s, from Serbian writer and journalist Annie Christitch.
Dates:
1920 - 1965
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Subjects:
Catholic Church -- Czechoslovakia -- History-- 20th century
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Francoise Raphael Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-850212
Scope and Contents note
The Raphael - Teilhard de Chardin Collection consists of thirty-seven letters, a manuscript drawing, two typed manuscripts, and a number of offprints on evolution and anthropology, all from the collection of Mrs. Francoise Raphael, an old friend of Teilhard from his early days in China. There is also a folder of black-and-white photographs.
Dates:
1938 - 1950
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
In a number of letters, Teilhard describes his thoughts on a new, broader "Science of Man" to replace anthropology; one can also find expressions of his disappointment with the Church's view of his philosophy.
Thomas Merton - Edward Rice Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS197
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
This collection contains thirteen letters of the correspondence between the Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915-1968) and the writer, artist, and photographer Edward Rice (1918- ), written between the years 1959-1967.
Dates:
1959 - 1967
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
When Merton made the decision to enter the Catholic Church in 1938, it was Rice that Merton asked to act as his godfather.
Leopoldo Duran Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-110727
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily contains correspondence from Graham Greene to Leopoldo Duran (1964-1990). It also includes correspondence from Vivien Greene, Hugh Greene (brother) and Elizabeth Dennys (sister). Of note is a common place book containing autograph entries by Greene dating from the late 1970s. This was a gift from Duran whose intention was for Greene to jot down notes about his readings and thoughts. Nicknamed "the Picasso" by Duran who conceived the idea after a visit to the Picasso...
Dates:
1960 - 2008
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Subjects:
Catholic Church
William D. Wheeler Papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39020030751559]
Identifier: GTM-140718.1
Scope and contents note
The William D. Wheeler Papers consists of one box of correspondence, photographs, typed and handwritten notes, and published documents primarily pertaining to Wheeler’s interest in photography. Many of the materials have a heavy emphasis on techniques of color photography. Additionally, the collection includes a folder of memorabilia and receipts from a photography exhibit, the Federal Workers Union, and a reimbursement for travel from the military. The collection also includes a folder...
Dates:
1906 - 1918
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
On 31 July, 1912, he married Mary Church Turtle, who survived him. During his retirement, he compiled an extensive genealogy of the Wheeler family.
Paraguayan Jesuits Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS101
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Paraguayan Jesuits Collection consists of 20 manuscript and 4 printed documents ranging in date from 1639 to about 1744. A number of the manuscripts deal with the employment of Indian laborers from the Jesuit 'reductions' on the fortification of the ports of Buenos Aires; others touch on the incursions of hostile Indians against the reductions. A major emphasis of the collection, however, is on the continuing struggle between the Jesuits and the antagonistic representatives of the Church...
Dates:
1639 - 1744
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
A major emphasis of the collection, however, is on the continuing struggle between the Jesuits and the antagonistic representatives of the Church and the Spanish government.
There are manuscripts giving detailed responses to the anti-Jesuit memorials of Diego de Villalon (envoy to Spain of Archbishop Bernardino de Cardenas) in the 1650's; rebutting the charges brought by Martin de Barua in the 1730's; and, finally, a very lengthy 'examen' of the manifesto written by the Redemptorist Miguel de Vargas Machuca, dating from about 1740 and providing in its course a rather full survey of the Jesuits' difficulties with their ecclesiastical and governmental opponents.
There are manuscripts giving detailed responses to the anti-Jesuit memorials of Diego de Villalon (envoy to Spain of Archbishop Bernardino de Cardenas) in the 1650's; rebutting the charges brought by Martin de Barua in the 1730's; and, finally, a very lengthy 'examen' of the manifesto written by the Redemptorist Miguel de Vargas Machuca, dating from about 1740 and providing in its course a rather full survey of the Jesuits' difficulties with their ecclesiastical and governmental opponents.
Edward P. O'Connell, SJ Oral History
Collection — Box GTM Shared Box 14 (Compact discs/DVDs): [Barcode: 39020030723483], disk: 39020030755519
Identifier: GTM-0045
Scope and Contents
This collection contains an oral history interview conducted by John P. Williams with Edward P. O'Connell, SJ. In the three-hour interview, Fr. O'Connell took Williams on a tour of southern Maryland and spoke on the original Jesuit missions there and the foundations of US Catholicism.
Dates:
2008
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
From there he was at the Church of the Gesú (1973-1978, Philadelphia), Georgetown University (1979), St.
Charles J. Hennessy, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS30
Scope and Contents
The papers of Charles J. Hennessy, SJ contain two diaries kept intermittently throughout his Jesuit formation at Frederick, Woodstock, and Georgetown College between 1896 and 1907.
Dates:
1896 - 1907
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Joseph's College (Philadelphia, 1917), and St. Joseph's Church (Philadelphia, 1918-1919), where he served in various administrative positions.
James H. Bailey papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS402
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The papers of James H. Bailey comprise this collection. The first series is made up of alphabetically listed correspondence between Bailey and a number of scholars, associates, friends, and publishers. In particular there are numerous letters between Bailey and author Charles C. Tansill. He also corresponds with Peter Ireton, the Bishop of Richmond, and Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Many of the letters discuss Bailey's dissertation work or job positions...
Dates:
1945-1989; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1989
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
There are numerous articles related to St. Peter's Church as well as writings by Bailey regarding Virginian history.
William Coleman Nevils, S.J. Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTA-GAMMS012
Scope and Contents
The William Coleman Nevils, S.J. Papers include correspondence, manuscripts of his writings, and related items. Much dates from his tenure as Georgetown University President, although there is also material relating to his post-GU presidency activities, including his work with relief for Jesuits in Poland 1939-1942.The correspondence from the time of his Presidency does not pertain to the day-to-day running of the University. For that, researchers should look to the subject...
Dates:
1899 - 1955; Majority of material found within 1928 - 1955
Found in:
Georgetown University Archives
Found in Notes:
In July 1935, he left Georgetown and returned to New York where he served as pastor of St. Ignatius Loyola Church and rector of Loyola and Regis High Schools.
Bioethics Research Library Collection of Newsletters
Collection
Identifier: BRL-035
Abstract
The collection consists of more than 250 publications created by organizations, universities, societies, and other groups to promote and examine bioethical issues. Some of these topics include: Abortion, AIDS and HIV, Animal research, Business ethics, End of life care, Euthanasia, Disability rights, Health care and law, Health care and religion/Christianity, Hospitals, Human experimentation, Human reproduction and family planning, Medical ethics, Medical humanities, Mental health ethics,...
Dates:
1963 - 2019
Found in:
Bioethics Research Library Archives
Found in Subjects:
Bioethics -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church
American Catholic Sermon Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-840320
Scope and Contents
The American Catholic Sermon collection was formed from sermons in the Woodstock College Archives, the Maryland Province Archives, and the Georgetown University Archives. It contains manuscript sermons by over 40 different preachers, all but two of which are Jesuits, including 54 texts by Archbishop John Carroll and seven by Georgetown's first president Fr. Robert Plunkett. The sermons are arranged alphabetically by preacher last name.When possible, folder level descriptions of...
Dates:
1692 - 1815
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Subjects:
Catholic Church -- Sermons
Evelyn Simpson-Curenton Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-20230711
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Evelyn Simpson-Curenton music manuscriots, scores, programs, correspondence, materials related to the 1990 Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman performance at Carnegie Hall, and one compact disc of recorded music by Simpson-Curenton titled "Reflections" (2009).
Dates:
1980s-2024
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Subjects:
Church music
Aylmer Family papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS200
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
This collection contains the correspondence of the Aylmer family of Petersburg, Virginia, written over the period 1833-1878 and spanning three generations. The correspondence provides us with a glimpse into what life was like for a family in a small Southern town during this time period. The bulk of the collection is comprised of the correspondence between Robert R. and his parents during the years he spent at Georgetown and Mt. St. Mary's College, detailing what life was like for the...
Dates:
1833-1878; Majority of material found within 1836 - 1840
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Henry Aylmer, who owned his own business, and his wife were Catholic and active in local church affairs. They sent their son Robert R. to Georgetown and Mount St.
Philip Cardella, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS44
Scope and Contents
The papers in this collection cover a wide variety of places and events--not all clear in their relationship to Cardella. Most are in Spanish (letters to and from Central America as well as sermons for his New York community). There are seven folders of correpondence, received and sent, with some undated drafts of letters; four folders of material for and about the Spanish community in NYC; and small amounts of teaching material, legal documents and opinions, and inscription drafts.
Dates:
1872 - 1920; Majority of material found within 1887 - 1901
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
He attempted to build a Spanish Church for them, went to Mexico to raise money for it, but did not get the task accomplished.
John Briley Walsh Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS454
Scope and Contents
The John Briley Walsh Papers date almost entirely from his student days at Georgetown and Woodstock College. They primarily consist of class material in the form of loose notes and notebooks, very few of which are dated (folders 3-44). In addition to documenting his academic training, the papers also contain items relating to his spiritual formation at Woodstock (folders 45-52). Also present, a fragment of correspondence from Bernard M. Lochboehler, a Jesuit writing from the Philippines...
Dates:
1917 - 1949
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
The papers reveal little of Walsh's personal life, although portions reflect a deep interest in the Catholic Church.