Jesuits -- Spiritual life

Scope and Contents The Francis A. Barnum, SJ Papers include materials documenting his missionary work--particularly at Holy Cross, Koserefsky, Alaska--and his research on Native Alaskan languages. The collection also reflects his Jesuit service at Blackwell’s Island (New York) and Georgetown University. Alongside correspondence, the papers also hold records of his world travels and family genealogy.Portions of this collection have been digitized and are available to view online in ...

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

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The Peter Epinette, SJ Papers contains a letter from Fr. Dzierozynski regarding the "Mattingly Miracle," an "Exhortation on the Commons Rules," and four bound volumes of spiritual writings.

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The William M. King, SJ Papers contain notes for a long retreat at Wernersville shortly after his entry in the Society (1948); notes on a Church and State conference given by John Courtney Murray, SJ (1958); and notes/course handouts for a theology class taught by Murray (1960).

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The Paul A. McNally, SJ Papers contain various writings--such as retreat notes, sermons, and addresses--as well as correspondence, certificates/authorizations, mass intentions, passports, and several photographs. Also within the collection are two late nineteenth-century artifacts--a chain cilice and a rope discipline (or scourge).

Scope and Contents The Joseph Wilfrid Parsons, SJ Papers contain typescripts and published writings; professional correspondence and subject files; and personal materials (including letters and photographs). Of note is correspondence with Joseph Breen, Martin Quigley, Daniel Lord, SJ, Myles Connolly, and Will Hays regarding the creation and implementation of the Motion Picture Production Code (Hays Code).Please note that topics cut across series. Researchers studying the motion picture industry,...

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The J. Havens Richards, SJ Papers contain materials that fall outside of his presidency at Georgetown College, including sermons, addresses, and religious instructions; correspondence; and other documents.

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The William H. Schweder, SJ Papers contain spiritual writings--including retreat notes, meditations, and sermons--predominantly created throughout his Jesuit noviceship at St. Andrew-on-Hudson and later Wernersville.

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The James A. Ward, SJ Papers consist of journals, spiritual and other writings, materials related to his teaching career, and correspondence.

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The Edward Holker Welch, SJ Papers contain personal journals as well as both spiritual and secular writings.

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This collection contains economics papers and teaching material; spiritual writings such as retreat notes, sermons, and missions; correspondence and photographs; and biographical information on Joseph Zrinyi, SJ.