Jesuits -- Spiritual life

Scope and Contents The Francis A. Barnum, SJ Papers include materials documenting his missionary work in Alaska--particularly at Holy Cross--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. Note on Problematic Language and Imagery Please be aware that this...

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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 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 ninteenth-century artifacts--a chain cilice and a rope discipline (or scourge).

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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.