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Two copies of souvenirs for the sodality day at Saint Francis Xavier's Church for 1949 and 1950.

Souvenirs for Mission Sunday (1933), for the Triduum to mark the fourth century of the St Francis Xavier’s landing in Japan in 1549 (1949), for the fourth centenary of the death of St Francis Xavier (1952).

Letter to Fr Matthew Meade SJ from Sister M. Patrick, Presentation Convent, George’s Hill, Dublin, concerning a crucifix in their convent believed to have been once owned by St Francis Xavier. Includes extract concerning the crucifix from ‘St Joseph’s Sheaf’ of 1903 and brief illustrated pamphlet on the same topic.

Souvenir of the Jubilee of the Sodality of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Church of St Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street.

Photocopy of photograph from 'The Evening Herald 'of the congregation in St Francis Xavier's Church at the annual Novena of Grace.

Postcard of Baymount School, Dollymount, Dublin.

The present community house at Manresa was originally known as Granby Hall and then as Baymount Castle, being at one time the residence of Dr Traill, a northern Church of Ireland Bishop. Renovated in 1838 by Robert Warren, it was later owned by the Irish Loreto Sisters who had a school there. Gutted by fire in 1851, the Sisters had it renovated again, sold it, and moved to Balbriggan.
In 1898 it became the property of Lord Ardilaun, a member of the Guinness family and owner of the adjoining St Anne’s estate. About the beginning of the First World War, William Lucas Scott opened a preparatory school for boys which continued until 1936, when it was acquired by John T Gwynn, of the well-known literary family (relative of Jesuit Aubrey Gwynn). In 1948 the Archbishop of Dublin asked the Jesuits to establish a northside retreat house, and Baymount Castle, with its 17 acres, was bought by them.

Retreats began in 1949. Construction of a new retreat house began in 1966 to the design of architect Andrew Devane of the firm Robinson, Keefe and Devane; it was opened in 1967. In 1969, the Irish Jesuit novitiate moved from St Mary's, Emo Court, County Laois to Manresa, where it was situated until 1991.

The papers of Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin concern the early history of the house, financial issues, building and development, retreat work and the horse show at Manresa (1963-1973). There are references to the artworks of Richard Enda King and Evie Hone. Material is in the form of letters, ledgers, architectural plans, maps and photographs.

A letter from J. P. Lonan Murphy, McCann and Murphy, Solicitors, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin to Rev. Aubrey Gwynn, SJ, 35 Lower Leeson Street regarding the will of Mr Joseph Dolan and the erection of windows in the chapel of University Hall, Hatch Street, Dublin.

A file of letters from Fr Thomas J. Fullerton, The Oratory, Birmingham, England to Rev Aubrey Gwynn, SJ regarding the stained glass windows in University Hall, Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2. Suggests that the four small windows should depict effigies of Ambrose, Augustine, Gregory and Jerome. Remarks that this design ‘...seems to me quite a suitable one, and particularly appropriate for the college chapel.’ (7 August 1946, 1p). Referring to Evie Hone’s suggestion for a suitable design. He (Fr Fullerton) remarks ‘I do not care very much for Miss Hone’s suggestion of the bunch of grapes and the sheaves of corn...’ (12 October 1946, 1p). Describes a visit to Ashdown Park, Sussex where he ‘...saw the splendid convent chapel of the Notre Dame Sisters, with its chancel windows by Harry Clarke...’ (24 June 1947, 2pp). Remarks that he wishes to have a plaque erected in the chapel of University Hall commemorating Joseph Dolan who provided the funds for the windows (28 June 1947, 1p). Referring to the completion of the work Fr Fullerton remarks ‘I am afraid you have had far too much trouble over the windows and the inscription. Miss Hone, however, has no ground for complaint; she has been generously treated.’. Continues ‘Miss Hone’s detail showing that the basis of her calculation was at the rate of £7.10.0 per sq. foot was irrelevant as you had not accepted any measurements but simply asked that the window spaces be filled with glass to an approved design.’ (14 November 1948, 3pp).

Poster detailing the times of Easter ceremonies in St Francis Xavier's Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Annual Lenten Calendars and Souvenirs of Novenas of Grace at St Francis Xavier’s Church, Upper Gardiner Street.

Instructions for the organisation of temporary pledge work.

Custom book regarding church devotions and masses etc... at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin entitled ‘Aids to New-comers’.

List of books 'listed here have been transferred to the storeroom beneath the church, most of them are much abused by water and grime, the balance need trimming of pages. All need re-binding either complete or in part. No classification attempted. Close examination of this list is requested.' at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes list of books that have been parcelled up for re-binding.

Programme for a charity concert in aid of the boy's club of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Sherrard Street.

Prayer card for the souls of deceased members of the Garda Síochána Sodality, based at St Francis Xavier's Church, and calendar of names of deceased members.

Photocopy from 'The Irish Press' reporting on the annual meeting of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.

Includes, front row: l-r: 1., 2. Paddy Doherty, 3. John Coyne, 4., 5. Tim Mulcahy, 6., 7. Peader MacSeamus, 8.,. Includes a name, George Courage on the rear.

Appeal to attend the Annual exhibition of the Association of Perpetual Adoration and Work for Poor Churches so that money can be raised to send linens and vestments to the Foreign Missions.

Calendar for the annual retreat for the officers and men of an Garda Síochána, Church of St Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Group photographs of Irish Provincial Fr John MacMahon SJ, Fr Adélard Dugre SJ, Fr Joseph Garland SJ, Fr Robert Tyndall SJ, Superior, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street and Fr John Coyne SJ planting a tree in the garden of Gardiner Street.

Correspondence between Fr Fergal McGrath SJ, Rector, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Mr. G. P. Broderick, Director, John Smyth & Sons Ltd, Ecclesiastical Art Manufacturer, 1-5, Wicklow Lane, Wicklow Street regarding the removal of the 33 stones from one monstrance, cleaning and transfer to the O'Mara monstrance. Includes insurance quote by Coyle & Co. Brokers, Insurance Brokers of diamond monstrance (valuation of stones £3,500 and mounting £500) and valuation of T Kelly, Jeweller & Silversmith, 8 Westmoreland Street, Dublin for diamond monstrance £3,540 (3 December 1942) and silver gilt monstrance £1,980 and old monstrance £2,240 (2 March 1943).

Large photographs of the interior of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin at the time of Jesuit Missions.

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ to the Rector of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street in the appointment of Rev. Alexis Magni to the office of Vicar-General which entitles him to ‘the full powers of a General till such time as a successor to the late Fr Ledochowski has been appointed’ and ‘the powers of Visitor granted Fr Dugre on 9 April 1939 will remain in force till they are revoked’.

Invitation to attend the commemoration of the fifteenth anniversary of the encyclical 'Rerum Novarum' and the tenth anniversary of the encyclical 'Quadragesimo Anno' in St Francis Xavier's Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

A file relating to the Lenten Lectures given in St. Francis Xavier's Church and whether they should be discontinued.

Application form and notes establishing St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner street as a charity and tax implications.

Church of St Francis Xavier Catholic Year Book and Calendar which details church services at St.Francis Xavier's.

Catholic yearbook and calendar of St Francis Xavier’s Church, Upper Gardiner Street.

Minutes of meeting for The Sodality of Our Lady Blessed Sacrament Section, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street. Includes register of members.

Copy memorandum on St Francis Xavier's Hall, Upper Sherrard Street.

Memorandum on food served to the community, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.

Handwritten record of monthly expenditure and income of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Expenses include wages, food, wine, travel, hogs, postage, books, clothing, food, etc. In-coming monies include mass collections, rent of hall and shrine and funeral monies. Front cover detached.

Album and envelope of black and white photographs of the exterior and interior of St Francis Xavier's Church.

Memoriale of Irish Provincial Fr Laurence Kieran SJ, visitation to St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.

Hand bills advertising pantomimes in St Francis Xavier's Pioneer Hall, Upper Sherrard Street.

Letter from [Superior], St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Patrick J Morris SJ, Rector, Belvedere College concerning the supply of priests.

Leaflet of the 'Calendar for Lent 1932' which gives details on morning and evening sermons, church notices and Lenten lectures taking place at the church of St Francis Xavier, Dublin during Lent. Includes reference to the centenary.

Newspaper clippings from various Irish and British newspapers of the Eucharistic Congress, June 1932 which occurred in Dublin. The large folio has pasted newspaper clippings collected and presented to the Gardiner Street Library by Fr William Gwynn SJ, 3 December 1942.

Copy of article from the Sunday Independent by Tomas S. Cuffe, on the centenary of St Francis Xavier's Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Programmes for concert and dramas at St Francis Xavier's Hall, (Pioneer Hall), Upper Sherrard Street, includes Grand Easter presentation by Pioneer Choral and Dramatic Society.

Souvenir Programme of the Pioneer Excursion to Killarney which included an address by Fr Joseph Flinn SJ, Central Spiritual Director of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.

Series of articles by Dr Helena Concannon on ‘The Jesuits in Ireland: Some chapters in their history’.

Photograph of the façade of St Francis Xavier's Church and Residence, Upper Gardiner Street taken in summer time. In foreground local children and group with two members of the order of the Sisters of Charity.

List of shares held with Butler & Briscoe, Government Stock & Share Brokers, Dublin (1930-1931). Includes a letter from James McCann & Son Stock & Share Brokers, Dublin to Fr James McCann SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street informing him of the list of securities (to the value of £10,000) (13 September 1932).

Two photographs of lay groups associated with St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Both taken outdoors, names are on the rear of photograph with Fr Quigley SJ.

Leaflet of the 'Calendar for Lent 1928' which gives details on morning and evening sermons, church notices and Lenten lectures taking place at the church of St. Francis Xavier, Dublin during Lent.

Souvenir of a Men's Mission conducted by Jesuits Timothy Halpin, Daniel Roche, Michael Garahy and Michael Saul at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Attendance register for sodality for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street. Entries are arranged under headings by hours, day of the week and remarks, which include 'Sick', 'On vacation', 'Signed'.

Donation envelopes for a charity sermon in aid of St. Francis Xavier's poor schools, Lower Dorset Street, Dublin.

Leaflet of the 'Calendar for Advent and Christmas 1927 and January 1928' which gives details on morning and evening sermons of Advent, month's mission and church notices taking place at the church of St Francis Xavier, Dublin.

Attendance register for St Berchmans Sodality at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street. Entries are arranged under headings by day of the week and remarks, which include 'Sick', 'On vacation'.

Notice which has been taken out of its frame previously hung in the Jesuit community, Gardiner Street, which indicates the 'Religious duties obligatory on all members of the staff who live in the house'. Details times of mass and communion. Indicates that 'repeated violations of any of the above regulations particularly with regard to attendance at daily mass, will incur dismissal from the Service'. Signed by Fr Frank Browne SJ, Superior of the Gardiner Street Community.

Group photograph of the St Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street community on a picnic (found in the papers of Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ).

Photocopy of newspaper report of the Golden Jubilee of the Young Men's Sodality at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Photograph of Christie Breen who 'became house porter - 1925' at Gardiner Street.

Leaflets of the Bona Mors confraternity, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Benediction Music Number 1 in E-Flat by Robert O'Dwyer, Organist, Church of St Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street.

Calendar of the Young Men's Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Receipt for the sum of £98 2s by Rev Charles Farley SJ from the National Bank Limited.

A file of house histories for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street

Granting of establishment for the B.V.M Immaculate Conception at St Francis Xavier's by the Congregationi Primae Primariae.

Bound volume containing the minutes of house consultations, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.

Transfer deeds for 65 Grand Canal Preference Shares from Sun Fire & Life Assurance to Fr Vincent Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Notice advertising a retreat for men engaged on night work in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Journal of the Rector of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Contains handwritten entries including information on: the comings and goings of various members of the community and of visitors; Retreats, Masses and special ceremonies are recorded; deaths of members of the Society and of relatives of members of the community, their health and well-being, maintenance work and renovations carried out on the buildings; customs regarding the daily lives of community members, e.g. the quality of food and dining arrangements.

Handwritten notes relating to the history of St. Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street (note: not in chronological order and incomplete), starting in 1849.

Mounted board with details of the 'Arrangement of the Library: Main Library' of St Francis Xavier's, for example: 0. Works of reference, 29. Books on Ireland.

Handbills advertising Missions in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Booklet of images of the interior and exterior of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin which belonged to Fr Paddy O'Mara SJ.

Letter from Sheridan & Kenny Solicitors, 24 Eustace Street, Dublin to the Superior, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin re: James McEvoy and the enclosed cheque for &20.

Authentication of the erection of the Stations of the Cross in domestic chapel of residence, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Note bequeathing £100 from Charles J. Blake, Heath House, Maryboro[ugh], County Laois to the Superior, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Receipts for funeral expenses from B Farrell, Job Carriage Proprietor and Undertaker, 66 Marlborough Street, Dublin for the following Jesuits: Thomas Mahon; John Verdon; James Fottrell; Patrick Curran; Fr Browne.

Plan of the heating arrangements at the presbytery of St Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street, by Maguire & Catchell Ltd, Engineering Contractors, Dublin. Shows ground floor and basement floor plan.

Handwritten account for the sodality of B.V.M - Lorcán Ua Tuathail (In Irish). Includes a list of those who attended a week-end retreat conducted in Irish by Fr Michael McGrath SJ (1872-1946), 29 - 31 January 1916. This Irish retreat was arranged with M. Colman, 1 Edward Terrace (sic) Dalkey.

Notice and prayer leaflet of the annual retreat for the members of the Dublin Metropolitan Police Force held in the Church of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Photographs of St Francis Xavier’s Church and Residence at Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes photographs of various chapels and alters in the church interior as well as the residence garden.

Solicitor costs from Maxwell, Weldon & Co., 40 North Great George’s Street, Dublin to the Jesuits, Upper Gardiner Street related to the account of sale of 1 Upper Gardiner Street.

Handwritten record of monthly expenditure of the Jesuit community at St Francis Xavier's and income received from the procurator and Superior. Expenses include stamps, travelling, hair-cuts, medical and hospital expenses, bicycle, funerals, repairs of clocks and watches, books, sacristy boys, alms, electric, tobacco, etc...

Covering note and photocopy of Extract from the Irish Reports King’s Bench Division, Vol. II, 1914, p. 448 - 453, concerning the University Hall Trust Deed.

Letter from Fr Thomas A Finlay SJ, 35 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the deed of purchase for the site of University Hall. Remarks that it cannot be found but that it may be in Gardiner Street. Suggests that the Provincial should make a strong room available so that all of the property deeds can be kept safely.

Prayer leaflet entitled ‘League of Prayer’, from St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin: ‘Thousands of our fellow-countrymen, thousands of our co-religionists in France and Belgium, thousands who, though they do not profess our Faith, are united to us by ties of friendship and interest, are exposed to every danger, and hardship, and suffering, that must attend the present war’.

Leaflet relating to the league of prayer, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, in relation to the First World War.

Receipt ‘to support 3 Messenger Father June + July’ for £31 2s 8 d.

Menus for dinners held in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Day book for Upper Gardiner Street (St Francis Xavier's) community, which details income and expenditure.

Newspaper clipping on St Francis Xavier's Hall.

Holograph letters from Mary Agnes English, 47 Rue Marengo, Marseille, France to Frs John Bannon and Byrne, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin requesting monies to be sent and general news from France. Includes envelopes with stamps.

Material related to premises in Hollybank Road, Lower Drumcondra Road and the licensed premises Nos.56 & 57 Ballybough Road, Dublin mortgaged to Frs John Conmee, Charles Farley and Walshe by Mr Francis O'Reilly. Includes copy of tax rebate due to Mr O'Reilly.

Letter from Maxwell, Weldon & Co. Solicitors, 40 North Great Georges Street to Fr Vincent Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street which refers to the following death certificates for Jesuits which are attached:
Fr Michael Weafer 26 March 1922
Fr James Fottrell 3 January 1918
Fr Henry Lynch 18 August 1913
Fr Joseph Tunney 21 January 1923
Fr John Hughes 16 June 1912
Fr James Walshe 22 April 1913
Fr John Conmee 6 May 1910
Fr John Bannon 14 July 1913
Fr John McAvoy 26 July 1983

Mass book for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin which details celebrant and time of mass.

Mounted photograph of the interior of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin the view is towards the choir.

Photograph case with portrait of Jesuit inside. No date or reference.

Letter from Mr Francis Bergin, Civil Engineer, Architect and Estate Surveyor to Fr William Delany SJ, 35 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin regarding architectural plans for University hall. Expresses his surprise at another set of plans being obtained from a different architect. Remarks ‘...in the course of my professional experience I never heard of a second architect being employed to furnish plans...without the knowledge of the man who was first engaged to do so.’. Remarks that he could have altered the plans to suit Fr Delany’s specifications and fears that his reputation may have been affected because of the incident.

Receipt of shares payments by the Jesuit fathers St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin towards £25 annuity to Mrs Brosnahan.

Schedule of costs incurred by the Jesuit Fathers re: Mrs. Donnelly deceased, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Maxwell Weldon & Co. Solicitors, and Michael Horan will.

Group of photographs of the interior and exterior of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes: father’s library; a view of the residence; organ; main statue on entrance; first installation of loud speakers; father’s refectory; St. Joseph side chapel; St. Patrick’s altar; battery switches; Suffering of Christ mantle statue; St. Aloysius altar; the garden.

Letter from Fr William Delany SJ, 35 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin to Mr Francis Bergin, Civil Engineer, Architect and Estate Surveyor in which he replies to Mr Bergin’s letter of the same date concerning architectural plans for University Hall. Expresses his regret that a misunderstanding has occurred and gives a detailed account of the situation and reasons why another set of plans were sought.

Small sized leaflets related to the ‘Apostleship of Prayer’.