Thirty-three letters dated 1855 to 1865 from St. John Henry Cardinal Newman to Dr. Thomas Hayden, mostly regarding the affairs of the Catholic University of Ireland.
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One printed reproduction of a portrait drawing of John Henry Newman by George Richmond and one short handwritten letter by Newman, dated 1877.
Collection consists of materials relating to the Brent, Carroll and Chilton families of Maryland and the District of Columbia, dating from late 17th to early 20th centuries, but primarily from the 19th century.
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The Loughborough Family Papers 2 document the history of the Loughboroughs, a prominent nineteenth century family with connections to the neighborhood of Georgetown and Georgetown University. Of note are documents by and about early U.S. Comptroller of the Treasury Nathan Loughborough, U.S. Congressman John Randolph of Roanoke, Hamilton Loughborough, Confederate officer James Henry Loughborough, artist Margaret M. Loughborough, and others.
Contains clippings re Georgetown University sports. Among athletes highlighted: football players Wilmer Bradley, Augie Lio, Eddie McMahon, Al Blozis, and Ben Bulvin; basketball players Leon Esenstad and Bill Bornheimer; golfer Billy Rohrey; shortshop Henry Mylnarski; and track team member Les MacMitchell. Also mentioned: graduate manger of athletics Rome Schwagel; football coach John Hagerty; hockey team; and All-District Basketball Team.
Contains clippings on Georgetown University Sports, including football, basketball, track, hockey, and golf. Among those highlighted: golfers Billy Shea and Bill Dettweiler; pitcher Henry Bertrand; football coach Jack Hagerty and players Joe Mellendeck, Jules Koshlap, Joe McFadden and Myron Darmohray; basketball coach Elmer Ripley and basketball captain Joe Murphy; shot putter Al Blozis; and boxer Jim Brady. Includes photograph of football game against Fordham.
Kept by Ralph Duplin who was a member of Georgetown University's baseball and football teams. Contains clippings and a few photographs of baseball and football, 1925-1929. Includes photographs of: Mr. Duplin, “Ed” O’Shea, “Phil” McNamara, and “Hen” Langsen...[Henry J. Lansenkamp?] in sa tudent room; John S. Edmonston; freshman football team, 1925; and Jack Hagerty at 40th reunion of the 1928 football team.