Letters predominantly from others, such as Frs. Thomas M. Jenkins, Angelo M. Paresce, Felix Ciampi, James Major, Joseph O’Callaghan, and Angelo Secchi as well as Yale chemist Benjamin Silliman, Jr. Topics include travels of the Jesuits, physics, chemistry, horticulture, and the clock tower at St. Aloysius Church. Arranged chronologically.
Ordinationes by Felix Sopranis, SJ, during visit of November 15, 1859 and March 8, 1860
**Former finding aid locations: 119_110; 573:7**
Contains 27 ALS from Beckx to Villiger spanning 11/27/1858 to 2/28/1861. Discussions include promotions in status for Province clergy; dismissal of Frs. McGuigan, Hallinan, and Vetromile 11/5/1859; political participation of Jesuits (declaration of Felix Sopranis, SJ 4/3/1860).
**Former finding aid locations: 119_120_3; II**
Diary of St. Peter Claver's Sunday School, an African American sodality connected with St. Alphonsus Church. The diary records the events of the sodality, attendence, membership rolls, and "general hints" on ministering to the congregation. Contains programs and photographs.