Entrance examination in History for Gonzaga College SJ
- IE IJA J/14/51
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- [1950]-[1960]
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Entrance examination in History for Gonzaga College SJ.
Gonzaga College SJ, Dublin, 1950-
Entrance examination in History for Gonzaga College SJ
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Entrance examination in History for Gonzaga College SJ.
Gonzaga College SJ, Dublin, 1950-
Games Master ticket for Leinster Branch (I.R.F.U.)
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Games Master ticket for Leinster Branch (I.R.F.U.).
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In 1947, the decision to open a Jesuit school on the south side of Dublin was taken. The purchase in 1949 of Sandford Lodge and Sandford Hill belonging to the Bewley Estate consisted of 15 acres in Ranelagh, two miles south of Dublin city centre. The college opened on 8 September 1950, with 52 boys registering. The founding Jesuit Superior (and later first Rector) was Fr Charles O'Conor SJ (The O' Conor Don) (1906-1981), and the first Prefect of Studies was Fr Bill White SJ (1912-1988).
The papers of Gonzaga College consist mainly of letters relating to: the foundation of the College (1950); prospectus and rules (1950); annual financial statements and accounts of the school and community (1958-1979); correspondence between the Rectors of Gonzaga College and Irish Jesuit Provincials concerning school and community matters, such as finance, staffing and building (1960-1980); school administration (1970-1988); planning and development (1972-1977); building and renovations (1963-1981); educational affairs such as the teaching of physics, chemistry and religious education (1966-1975). There are only a few early photographs of Gonzaga College (1950-1970).
Gonzaga College SJ, Dublin, 1950-
Handwritten design of report card for Gonzaga College
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Handwritten design of report card for Gonzaga College by Fr William White SJ.
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Letters, in the main from architects, Robinson, Keefe and Devane, regarding Gonzaga College buildings, including references to: 'Specifications of work to be done and materials used in carrying out proposed alterations and renovations to Sandford Grove House, Gonzaga College, Ranelagh, Dublin...' (May 1953), gardener's cottage, alterations and additions (yard building, boiler house, classrooms and toilets) carpets, chapel, clock, electrical, extensions, flooring, hydrants, playground, seats, sound systems, stage, lighting, trees and water. Includes letters from quantity surveyors, Leonard and Williams, to Fr Charles O'Conor SJ, Gonzaga College, Dublin regarding works carried out at Gonzaga College (14 May 1952-14 September 1953); plan of Gardener's Cottage (4 July 1950), Outline specification by Brendan J Collins & Associates (30 June 1976) for work on eight classrooms and temporary electricity supply for Gonzaga College (17 December 1976).
Material relating to admission of Edward Booth to the novitiate and Jesuit life
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Material relating to admission of Edward Booth to the novitiate and Jesuit life including admission into the Society of Jesus, certificates, catalogue entries and correspondence.
Photographs taken by Fr Richard Brenan SJ of Fr Frank Browne SJ
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Negatives taken by Fr Richard Brenan SJ of:
Positive photograph of Mr Maurice Leahy SJ, Fr William White SJ and Fr Frank Browne SJ at breakfast.
Brenan, Richard Henry, 1918-1995, Jesuit priest