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'A Short History of Gonzaga College, 1950 - 2000' by Christopher J. Finlay, published by Eneclann Ltd, Dublin. This short illustrated book briefly charts the history of Gonzaga College.

Handwritten account by Fr William Ronan SJ of funds collected for Mungret Apostolic School.

Published account written by Fr William Ronan SJ of the case of Mungret College addressed to the Endowed Schools Commissioners.

Annual report of the Apostolic School of Ireland, 1884 - 1885. Contains a sketch of the organisation of the Apostolic school, various extracts from the school diary and letters from the Rev. W. Ronan SJ to the fathers and students of Mungret College.

Booklet by Fr Edward Cahill SJ entitled 'The Monastery of Mungret' concerning the history of Mungret, with annotations, and with insert note from Fr Edward Cahill SJ to Fr Charles Sacantlebury SJ (1936).

Buildings and Grounds, Hall and Classroom 1958
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane.
Paper: Bluish on white for Community Building. Red and red Shading for school buildings.
[Comment: Orientation N,S,E,W is provided in plan 30 above. This clarifies that the Jesuit Community House in 1958 and in 2018 was the west side of campus]

Classrooms, Oratory, Toilets
Classroom Extension – Alternative No. 1
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.
Date: April 1964, various revisions noted. Revised March 1976
Drawing No: 522 / 12
Paper: Black on white with red and blue additions

Location Map. Classroom Extension Alternative No. 2. March 1976
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
Date: 19 July 1963, revised 18 December 1963, revised 31 December 1964, revised March 1976
Drawing No. 522 / 10
[Comment – This clearly indicates that “Sandford Hill” became the “Jesuit Community Residence” and “Sandford Grove” became integrated into the College buildings. Finally “Sandford Lodge” which is not part of the map had been purchased to develop the Catholic Workers College, later College of Industrial Relations and finally the National College of Ireland before it moved to new site in the city]

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Assistant concerning the financial relations of the two schools, Lay and Apostolic, at Mungret.

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr John MacSheahan SJ (Superior) concerning a proposal for the Jesuits in Galway to take over the running of a hostel and the possibility of opening a preparatory school.

Parties:
Rev. Eugene Browne SJ, Milltown Park, Rev. John Hughes SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway.

Property:
Land between the Sea Road and Shell Lane in Galway adjacent to Ely Place.

Terms & Conditions:
Browne assigns unto John Hughes et al ground containing 11 perches being a portion of the premises comprised in and demised by a lease of 10 October 1845 to hold for the residue of the unexpired term of 99 years. Assigns two plots of land at the premises demised by a lease of 29 April 1853 to hold for the unexpired residue of 99 years. Assigns a plot of land demised by the lease of 20 May 1853 for the residue of the unexpired term.

Other:
Signed and witnessed.

Gonzaga College Milltown, Dublin
Details of Vestment Cupboards and Laying out Space

1. Elevation to Cupboards
2. Section Thro Hanging Cupboard
3. Section thro Sacrarium
4. Section thro Drawer Unit and Shelves
5. Plan of Hanging Cupboards
6. Quarter F.S. Section thro’ Sacrarium
   Job: 522
   Drawing No. 65

Draft letter from [Irish Fr Provincial] to Fr Michael Quinlan SJ (Superior), St Ignatius, Galway concerning documents relating to the lease of property belonging to the Society of Jesus in Galway to a Mr O'Dea. Demands an immediate explanation. Remarks 'It seems to me that under no circumstances should this transaction go through…'.

Electrical Installation of “Sandford Hill” Ranelagh, Dublin

1. Basement
2. Ground Floor
3. First Floor
4. Second Floor
   Architects: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
   Engineer: P. J. Ryan, Electrical Contractor, 15 Clontarf Road, Dublin
   Paper: Blue background with yellow, white and red lettering.

Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin.
Electrical Installation to Yard Buildings

1. Ground Floor
2. First Floor
3. Second Floor
   Architects: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
   Engineer: L.C.G. Leonard, A.Amer S.H.V.E., A.M.I.H.V.E

Gonzaga College, Ranelagh, Dublin
Elevation and Section Plan
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin

Gonzaga College Chapel, Dublin
Notepaper with Ground plan and North Elevation, B & N Ltd.

Layout of Drainage. Showing the Main Lines of Sewage Disposal and Field Drains on Completion of Stage 1, September 1957
Date: 17 April 1951
Architects: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
Drawing No. 173/75
Paper: Black on off white – Shaded with green and blue

Layout of Grounds Houses – “Sandford Hill” and “Sandford Grove”
Grounds as layed out and suggested new layout.
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, [22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin]
Drawing No. 138/10

[Gonzaga College] Jesuit College, Sandford Grove Ranelagh, Dublin
Layout of Proposed New Central Heating Installation

1. Basement Plan
2. Ground Floor Plan
3. First Floor Plan
   Engineers: Matthew Hall and Co. Ltd Engineers 29 Westland Row, Dublin
   Engineer: HCM
   Drawn: BFM
   Drawing No. DG-37-1
   Paper: This is a blue print

Letter from E & G Stapleton, Solicitors, 29 Molesworth Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ asking if a constitution of Mungret College exists.

Letter from Edmond Downing SJ, Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning an item published in the 'Irish Citizen' concerning remarks he made during the course of a lecture. Remarks that he wishes to address the situation and asks permission to do so.

Letter from Fr Charles Cuffe SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial recommending John Creaven, an ex-student of St Ignatius College, Galway as a suitable candidate for the Society.

Letter from Fr Charles O'Conor SJ, Gonzaga College SJ, Sandford Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning estimates for reconstruction work at St. Joseph's. Discusses the different options. Refers to the community's need for a Brother to do some cooking. Asks leave to attend to his sister's affairs in the west of Ireland.

Letter from Fr Charles O'Conor SJ, Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning trees along the avenue marked to be felled. Remarks that it would be preferable if the trees could be cut down during the summer while the pupils were on holidays. Remarks that he would normally discuss such a matter directly with Fr Coyne or Fr Rector at Milltown 'But relations upon points of mutual interest between Milltown and ourselves have proved so delicate at times that it has seemed wise to lay the matter before your Reverence...'

Letter from Fr Edward J Coyne SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to Fr Rector, concerning the siting of Gonzaga College at Sandford. Remarks that Sandford would be very suitable 'It has all the positive requirements we need in the way of space and privacy...'

Letter from Fr John Grene SJ to Fr William Ronan SJ on Crescent property deeds. Sends Fr Ronan deeds relating to a property fronting
onto Richmond Place and later known as 'Number 3' Newenham Street, consisting of what was once known as Russell's House and other premises (not included). Refers to other deeds and documents, such as agreements in relation to the Tontine buildings, a fee farm grant and negative searches.

Letter from Fr Laurence Potter SJ to Fr Byrne in relation to the Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to the Marquise de Fontanelle's interest in the Tontine buildings ('the three school houses'), and states that the ground rent 'of the other two houses' (Russell's House and Maunsell's House) was bought out by the Jesuits when Fr Michael Browne SJ was Rector.

Letter from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ, Rector of the Sacred Heart College re. the Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to a letter from John Dundon on 'the difficulties' regarding the property, which he returns (not included). Refers to the Tontine buildings, Maunsell's House ("the Maunsell Holding") and Russell's House/Crescent House, as well as to Anne Stone Maunsell and the Marquise de Fontanelle.

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ, Milltown Park, Milltown, Dublin to Fr William Ronan SJ informing him that the Consultor's of the Province have decided that Mungret cannot be accepted under the conditions outlined.

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Brendan Barry SJ, 85 Eglinton Road, Dublin 4 to Fr Redmond Roche SJ concerning the problems facing Mungret and its future.

Letter from J. J. O'Neill, Intermediate Education Board for Ireland, 2 Kenilworth Square, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning St Ignatius College, Galway. Remarks that he feels the school can be a success.

Typed copy of letter from M. Brogan (Agricultural Inspector), 4 Drumcondra Terrace, Dublin to [Dear Sir] concerning the good results of the students attending Mungret Agricultural College, taken from publication.

Letter from S. MacMargamhna SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Fr [Michael Quinlan], [St Ignatius College, Galway] concerning the Bishop [of Galway] and his right to dictate to the Superior of an exempt house regarding the number and times of public masses on Sundays or holidays.

Typed manuscript entitled History of Gonzaga College 1951 - 1952.

Report on the Apostolic School, Mungret including numbers who entered, names and addresses of some past students, Rectors and Superiors.

Plan of Gonzaga College SJ, Dublin which indicates the layout of drainage showing the main lines of sewage disposal and filed drains on completion of stage one.

Plan of Gonzaga Grounds with Paths and Trees, Gonzaga College

Sketch Plan Proposed alterations and conversions Dressing and Toilet Accommodation at Gonzaga College, Sandford Hill

1. Ground Floor
2. First Floor
3. Second Floor
   Paper: Black on white paper with shading in red and green

Proposed alterations to the Yard Buildings, Gonzaga College, Ranelagh
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
Date: Revised June 1952

Proposed Alterations to Yard Buildings. Revised Working Drawings

1. Second Floor Plan
2. Section A-A SECTION B-B [ Scale 4 feet to 1 inch]
3. First Floor Plan
4. Sectional Elevation C-C
5. Section thro’ Boiler Room
6. Section D-D
   Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin

Proposed Classroom Extension, Elevations
Builder: Carroll System Buildings (1970) Ltd. Bluebell Industrial Estate, Dublin 12
Job: 824 A

Proposed Classroom Extension, Layout
Architect: [Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 59 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4]
Builder: Carroll System Buildings (1970) Ltd., Bluebell Industrial Estate, Dublin
Job: 768 / 2

Proposed Classroom Extension, Roof Details
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 59 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4
Drawing: 498 /1
Paper: Black on off white – Shading red / green / blue

Proposed Classroom Extension, Alternative 2
Ground Plan, Classrooms, Oratories, Toilets.
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
Date: April 1964 revised 8 times. 18 March 1976

Proposed Classroom Extension, Elevations, Gonzaga College
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 59 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4

Proposed Classroom Extension, Foundation Plan, Gonzaga College
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 59 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4

Gonzaga College Milltown [Ranelagh Dublin]
Proposed Classroom Extension

1. Elevation and section
2. North Elevation
3. Section A-A
   Architects: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 59 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4.
   Job No 522 B
   Drawing No. 2

Proposed Classroom Extension, Roof Details, Gonzaga College
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 59 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4

Proposed Classroom Extension, Sketch Layout and Elevation
Architect: [Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 59 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4]?
Builder: Carroll System Buildings (1970) Ltd. Bluebell Industrial Estate, Dublin 12.
Job: 824 A
Drawing: 874/1

Gonzaga College Milltown [Ranelagh, Dublin]
Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
Date: 19 June 1963, Revised 18 December 1963, 31 December 1964 and June 1976

Proposed New Layout in two stages
Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
Drawing No: 172 / 12 / M
Paper: Bluish white – drawing shaded with red, blue and yellow.

[Comment: Note this plan was not followed. Community house did not move to the “Sandford Grove” house, which was the school and became more integrated into the new school buildings.]

Gonzaga College Ranelagh, Dublin
Proposed Alterations to Yard Buildings
Revised Working Drawings

1. Elevation to Albany Road
2. Ground Floor Plan
3. Sectional Elevation C.C.
4. First Floor Plan
5. Elevation to Park Drive
   Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
   Revised: June 1952

Gonzaga College Ranelagh, Dublin
Proposed Alterations to Yard Buildings
Revised Working Drawings

1. Elevation to Albany Road
2. Ground Floor Plan
3. Sectional Elevation C.C.
4. First Floor Plan
5. Elevation to Park Drive
   Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
   Revised: June 1952

Section thro’ Chapel Chancel, Gonzaga College, Milltown
Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 59 Northumberland Road, Dublin
Drawing No. 552/56
Paper: Shaded with red and blue

Gonzaga College, Ranelagh
Sketch plan showing proposed alterations to the “Yard” building
Paper: Shading in colour

Gonzaga College Ranelagh Dublin
Sketch plan showing proposed alterations etc to the Yard Buildings.

1. Ground Floor
2. First Floor
3. Second Floor
4. Elevation
   Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
   Paper with coloured parts.

Survey of “Sandford Hill”, Ranelagh, Dublin
[One of the two houses – the Jesuit Community House]

1. Basement Plan
2. Ground Floor Plan
3. Mezzanine Floor Plan
4. First Floor Plan
5. Section A-A
   Architects: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, Architects, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
   Paper: Black on white with some red pen adjustments

Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, [Ranelagh] Dublin.
Survey Drawing Elevation and Sections

1. “Sandford Grove” West Elevation
2. “Sandford Hill” East Elevation
3. “Sandford Hill” Section E-E
4. “Sandford Grove” Section A-A
5. “Sandford Grove” Section C-C
6. “Sandford Grove” Section B-B
7. “Sandford Hill” Section D-D
8. “Sandford Grove” part of Ground Floor
9. “Sandford Hill” part of Ground Floor
   Architects: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin

Survey of Ground between “Sandford Grove” and “Sandford Hill” Ranelagh.
[“Sandford Hill” became the SJ Community House and “Sandford Grove” became the College House]
Architects: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
Paper: Black on off white – Buildings Shaded in blue

Table of results and grants of the following Jesuit Colleges: Clongowes, Belvedere, Crescent, Mungret and Galway.

Typescript copies of correspondence concerning Mungret College following Fr William Ronan's return from his fund-raising tour of America, by Fr Thomas Morrissey SJ.

Gonzaga College, Ranelagh
Yard building – Elevations to Park Drive and to Albany Road
Proposed alterations to the Yard Bldgs, Gonzaga College, Ranelagh
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot St, Dublin