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Birth certificate of Cyril Power.

Newspaper cutting relating to the funeral of William Woodlock, Justice of the Peace, who died 12 June 1890 in Dublin. Names some of the attendees, including Fr Lynch, who was a cousin of the deceased.

Letter from M.E.B. to Fr Matthew Russell SJ concerning a poem that Fr Russell has commented on. Refers to a book of poetry. Remarks that a second book of verse should be published soon. Refers to a book on European Impressionism ‘...for Mr. Eason but have not yet decided upon a name.’.

Letter from Willie [ ], Belgium to Uncle Louie [relatives of Fr Egan] concerning his journey to Belgium and his daily routine.

Obituaries of Fr James Tuite SJ and notes on theses for Theology and Philosophy.

Letter from Fr John Morris SJ in London to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ. Writes in relation to the process for the canonisation of two Dominican martyrs, about whom Fr Walsh wrote to him, and explains that the Archbishop’s Court [in London] is closed, and the Process has been sent to Rome. States that although they died in England, they do not necessarily have to go through the English Process, and suggests that he avails of the Court of the Archbishop of Dublin.

Handwritten greetings from Fr Joseph Janssens SJ, Rector of the Saint-Servais College, Liége, to Fr Henry M Lynch SJ on the occasion of his final vows: ‘Félicitations au bon P. Lynch’.

'A Diary or Jottings, from day to day of events, especially 1 Nov. 1892 regarding the Society and, in particular, this (Irish) Province, which may prove interesting &, perhaps, even useful when The Writer shall be many years dead and gone.’ Found enclosed is a typed note (n.d., 2pp) by an unknown Jesuit (possibly Fr Fergal McGrath SJ, Irish Province Archivist 1975-1986) giving brief biographical details of Fr Murphy. Also comments on the contents of the diary, ‘Some interesting things recorded are: the initial history of all the houses of the province: the story of the setting up of Milltown as a Coll. Max.: the dispute with the Bishop of Meath (Dr Nulty) over faculties for fathers at Tullabeg: the biographies of various S.J.s (and, e.g., reference to W. Coyne, later father of Fr Eddie Coyne and to Charles Kennedy a benefactor of the province): the account of the great storm of 1890/1 and of the influenza epidemic which swept over Europe from Russia. Minutiae of the day-to-day life, customs, studies and so on, and the final account of the Provincial Congregation (June 1892) after Fr General’s (Anderledy) death are also of interest and some historical value.’ Enclosures includes extracts from diary kept in Tullabeg, 1856 (9pp).

Miscellaneous notes on the cause of the Irish Martyrs (none are in English and none of the martyrs mentioned were Jesuits). Includes letter from Rome (In French), 24 October 1888.

Memorial card for Fr Daniel O'Connell Scully SJ, and obituary for Scully and Richard Keogh (Latin).

Details of death of Mr Alexander Kickham SJ.

Copy of obituary of Mr Richard Keogh SJ.

Obituaries for Br Jeremiah Kelleher SJ.

Copy of notice of death for Fr James Devine SJ.

Declaration by Fr Willie Doyle SJ - ‘My Martyrdom for Mary’s Sake’ (Oblation). First class relic as written in Fr Doyle's blood.

A file of letters from S. P. Redington, solicitors concerning the estate of Fr John Errington SJ. Refers to the will of George A. Nicolls (Fr Errington was named, amongst others, as one of the beneficiaries of this will and ultimately came to inherit the estates in Kildare and Westmeath. George A. Nicolls died without issue and his estate passed to his brother Archibald Dowdell Nicolls. The latter also died without issue and the estate was inherited by Fr John Errington SJ).

Case for counsel to advise in the matter of Fr Edward Nolan SJ and the property he inherited on Lower Sackville Street and counsel's opinion on the case.

Exhortation given by Mr Michael Egan SJ as a Junior on St. Stanislaus Kostka.

Obituary for Br Patrick Sullivan SJ.

Actus Generalis ex Universa Theologia, die 30 Junii 1893, (defendet P. Josephus Jouanen). Defence by Josephus Jouanen of his theological studies. at the Aula Maxima, University College. Includes letters to Fr Peter Finlay SJ concerning his organisation of the ‘Grand Act’ (a theological debate) which took place in the Aula Maxima of University College, Stephen’s Green on 30 June 1893 (4 May-16 July 1893, 9 items) and newspaper extracts concerning ‘The Grand Act’ (29 June-1 July 1893, 3 items).

Brief obituary for Mr Francis O'Mahony SJ.

Obituary for Br Patrick Killian SJ.

Counsel's (D. F. Browne) opinion regarding 34 Sackville Street and the assignment of the leasehold of the premises.

Photocopy of obituaries of Br James Maguire SJ.

Card with image entitled ‘Behold this Heart which hath so love men!’ given to Fr Willie Doyle SJ by his mother.

Photocopy of obituary of Fr Matthew Maguire SJ.

Retreat notes compiled by Mr Michael Egan SJ.

Obituary for Br John Scott SJ.

Royal Dublin Society silver medal for crochet work awarded to the Irish Lace Depot, 76 Grafton Street, Dublin during the 1895 Art Industries Exhibition.

Costs from Maxwell, Weldon and Company, Solicitors, 40 North Great George's Street, Dublin to the Jesuit Fathers for the sale of 34 Lower Sackville Street, Dublin.

Letter from Fr Peter Joseph Chandlery SJ, writing from Rome, to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ. Refers to the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which was erected and aggregated by the Father General on 1 March 1895. Also refers to Fr Kenny's visit to Rome.

Letter to Fr John Conmee SJ from a [ ] Lalor SJ in Petworth (an English Jesuit house) thanking Fr Conmee for writing to him following the death of a mutual friend, Fr Michael Waters SJ in Upper Gardiner Street on 22 November 1895.

Biographical sketch of Fr Robert Whitty SJ.

Souvenir entitled ‘The Ignatian Album: reminiscences of St. Ignatius at Manresa and Barcelona. Souvenir de S. Ignace en Espagna’ dedicated to Fr Patrick Keating SJ, Provincial. Dedication by Fr Francis H Daly SJ, Mungret College, 20 January 1895. Printed and published by Guy & Co. Ltd, Limerick.

Obituaries of Fr Michael Waters SJ.

Photocopy of obituary for Br William Frayne SJ.

A file of letters relating to Fr Denis Murphy's work on behalf of the cause of the Irish Martyrs. Includes Fr Ryan, Reginlad Walsh O.P., Fr John Morris SJ, Percy Barron (Cistercian Priest), Sr Benedict Maria, Gilbert Dolan (Benedictine monk), J Clement Fowler (Benedictine monk),

Reader's tickets/call slips in Fr Edmund Hogan SJ name for the Archivo Secreto Della S. Sede and the Biblioteca Vaticana.

Prayer cards depicting the Shrine of Our Lady of Benada, Convent of the Sisters of Charity, Benada Abbey, County Sligo, with signature of Patrick Durcan written.

Lists of potential names submitted as part of the cause of the Irish Martyrs.

Letter from Fr Denis Murphy SJ, Milltown Park, Milltown, Dublin to Fr Ryan concerning religious called to give evidence on behalf of the cause of the Irish Martyrs. Remarks 'Those have promised to come on Thursday will occupy two days at least on giving their evidence. The Roman people will think nothing of our proceedings if we don't spin these out to some length.'

Obituary for Mr Patrick Reilly SJ.

Holograph letters and one typewritten letter by Willie Doyle: as a schoolboy in Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire, England to his brother Bob and mother (30 May 1886 - 9 April 1887); as a Jesuit novice at St Stanislaus, Tullabeg, County Offaly to his mother and father, and sisters Mai and Lena (8 August 1891 - 9 July 1892); as a scholastic at Milltown Park, Dublin to his father and brother Bob (31 May - Christmas 1893) and to Brother Cahill on finishing his noviceship (8 June 1893) and at Clongowes Wood College, County Kildare to his mother and father, and brothers Bob and Charles (3 September 1894 - 23 August 1896).

Scrapbook belonging to Fr William Gleeson SJ containing poetry, observations on the weather at Milltown Park (1884-[1886]; 1892-1896), the comings and goings at Clongowes Wood College (1887-1892) and general notes. Transcribes letters written and articles from 'The Month'.

Handwritten prayer entitled 'Gods Will Be Done'.

List of documents reproduced in the summarium for the process of Irish Martyrs.

Suggested names for the different categories of Martyrs (i.e. Bishops, Secular Priests, Laity etc.).

Obituary of Fr Charles Young SJ.

Copy of obituary for Br Eugene Duffy SJ.

Album, with note on inside ‘Positive pack 1 (2897) Suggest No.2: Menton, France & No.17: Arch of Titus, Rome. Photographs have been removed from the album. Pencil annotations on the album (not in Mr Frank Browne SJ hand) are in written here in italic.

1. Sister Josephine, Ursuline, b. 1870
2. Menton (on reverse) ‘Photo taken by Fr Earley. Stormy on the sands at Humewood P.E. Nov – 1902’. (Humewood is a coastal area, Port Elizabeth, South Africa).
3. Cobh (on reverse) - ‘To dearest Joe With love From Sissie Oct. 31st 1902.
4. Menton
5. Rome
6. Rome
7. Rome
8. Fontana de Trevi (Rome)
9. (Menton, France)
10. Venice
11. San Marcs, Venice
12. Doge’s Palace, Venice
13. Via Appia
14. Via Appia
15. (Tour of Italy, Greece)
16. (Tour of Italy, Greece)
17. Arch of Titus, Rome
18. Rome
19. Rome
20. (Tour of Italy, Greece)
21. Pompeii?
22. Pompeii?
23. Naples
24. Genoa
25. Rome
26. Rome?
27. (altar)
28. Venice
29. Milan
30. (Switzerland)
31. (Switzerland?)
32. (Switzerland?)
33. (Switzerland?)
34. (Switzerland?)
35. (Switzerland?) 35
36. Menton?
37. Cork
38. 1 38 Sheet 2 Cork
39. 2 39 Timahoe
40. 3 40 Switzerland
41. 4 41 Switzerland?
42. 5 42 Switzerland? Bellanzama?
43. 7 43
44. 8 44 Monte Carlo?

Obituary of Fr James Lynch SJ, and Br William Frayne SJ.

Obituary for Mr Joseph Stephens SJ.

Copy of obituary for Br John Hanly SJ.

Letters from Mother Gabriel of the Divine Will, Convent of Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin to her brother, Fr Patrick Duffy SJ concerning Fr Duffy's health and her own health. Includes a letter referring to the death of Hester Marie (31 August 1897, 8pp).

A file of letters from Thomas W. Allies, 82 Gloucester Place, Portman Square, London, England, Inishbofin, County Galway, Ireland and 3 Lodge Place, St Hohn's Wood, London, England to Fr Matthew Russell SJ.

Copy of obituary for Mr Laurence Brady SJ. Others Jesuits on sheet includes Matthew Maguire, Patrick Temple, John Scott, Patrick Killian, John Hanly and Eugene Duffy (In Latin).

A file of letters from Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to his sister Sr Mary Gabriel, Carmelite Convent, Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin concerning his life and work as a priest in Australia and elsewhere. The vast majority of the letters (over 50) are written from Australia describing in detail his work and life in this mission. Includes letters discussing his health, his sister's health, family matters, retreats and missions he gave in Australia and masses and prayers offered for the convent and community at Firhouse. Includes a letter from Fr Duffy, Ursuline Convent, St Joseph's, Sligo to Sr Mary Gabriel. Remarks 'Now that you and I are alone left of all we must, from this on, take on more than ever special interest in each other.' (6 August 1888, 4pp). Includes a letter informing his sister of his departure for Australia. Remarks 'Say God's will be done for it is the will of God. Don't fret about me, for before very long you and I will meet in a happy eternity.' (15 August 1888, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his sister's health and the loss of sight in one of her eyes. Encourages her not to read if she finds it a strain. Refers to the noviceship in her convent. Remarks 'Put away those gloomy thoughts about the noviceship. There is nothing wrong in your convent. Just let us keep on praying and trusting and leave the future to God.' (22 August 1891, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his move from North Shore to Hawthorn. Remarks that he has more work to do in Hawthorn and that it is 'more pressing'. Remarks 'As I write the weather is harsh and we have much sickness - the influenza - and many deaths.' (7 October 1891, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the death of Fr General (Fr Anderledy SJ) at Fiesole. Remarks 'He and I were fellow students in the Roman College of the Society, some 44 years ago! He was about my age. A warning to look out!' Refers to his change of address and remarks that he will be working at Kew, Melbourne. (letter dated 4 December 1891, 4pp, section dated 20 January 1892). Includes a letter written from New Zealand where he was conducting retreats. Remarks 'I am in my element.' Continues 'I like New Zealand very much a fine country and climate - greatly superior to Australia. Every one is kind to me and I get on well. Wellington is a nice clean city with a fine harbour and a brisk trade.' Describes a journey to Reefton to give a retreat to the Mercy nuns. Remarks that he made the journey on top of a stage coach 'Pretty smart going! Through the bush and over the mountains! Five horses to the coach and galloping all the time for nearly 4 days! What say you to that? But young men like me don't mind these things.' (this section dated 8 January 1893) (29 December 1892, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to his duties at St. Francis Xavier's College in Kew. Remarks that he is in charge of the Sodality of the B V Mary 'Tis from the sodalities in our colleges that the noviceship is recruited.' (7 February 1892, 4pp). Includes a letter describing a visit he made to one of the Melbourne hospitals to see an old friend, Edward Grennan, '…Irish and Catholic a native of Mountrath, Queen's county. He had been in the army - a cavalry regiment - Lord Cardigan's Light Brigade - had ridden in the famous charge - 25 October 1854. He is now the remnant of a well looking man - was then a youth of 20. Well we fraternized of course - he and I old Crimean-and fellow-soldiers. We chatted of the war, and of the Charge of the Light Brigade, his brigade in particular. Step by step we got along until I stood with him and his companions 600 strong - in thought and imagination - at the end of the valley - at the other end of which was the Russian Battery of some 10 or 12 pairs of canon.' Describes how the order was given to seize the guns. Continues 'Without a moments hesitation, the 600 are in their saddles and away they go…Oh! My poor fellows, my poor brave fellows! Over 600 they commence their ride to return later on all that was left of them about 200 men! Half an hour did the whole business.' (21 November 1896, 4pp).

Silver medal to commemorate the 60th year of Queen Victoria’s reign given by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to exhibitors at ‘Countess Cadogan’s Irish Textile Exhibition, Dublin 1897.’

Catechism in Congolese written by R. Buyate SJ, Louvain used by Fr Willie Doyle SJ with his annotations.

Holograph letter from Richard Gallagher, 2 Inniscarraig, Western Road, Cork to his aunt Mary, wishing her ‘a very merry Christmas and a bright new year’.

Obituaries of Fr Michael William Shallo SJ, which includes poetry, holograph letter from Fr Michael A. McKay SJ (30 January 1898) and black and white portrait photograph of Fr Shallo.

A file of poems written by Fr Patrick Connolly SJ.

Obituary for Br Michael Azzopardi SJ. Others Jesuits on sheet includes Michael Waters, John Norton, Thomas Kelly, James Tuite, Jeremiah Kelleher and James Maguire (In Latin).

New testament in Congolese used by Fr Willie Doyle SJ in preparation for the Congo Mission (He did not partake in Congo Mission).

Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Villa St, Joseph Rue Fregis 80, Cannes, France to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating concerning the Madena Mission. Remarks that following a consultation with the doctor, he has decided that his health would not hold up and his is better to remain where he is.

Miscellaneous costs between solicitor and client, Fr Thomas A Finlay SJ, for period 29 November 1896 to 14 November 1898.

Photograph of exterior views of the college at Valkenberg.

Photograph of view of the exterior of the college at Valkenburg.

Photocopy of obituary for Fr Francis Murphy SJ.

Copy of notice of death for Br John Doyle SJ.

Album from Patrick O'Mara’s time as a student at Valkenberg, The Netherlands. The album contains farewell poems in German, Latin, Greek and English by O'Mara’s classmates; a series of photographs and numerous insertions. For preservation reasons the photographs have been removed from the album and are listed below in the order in which they appear. A note in pencil in the album indicates their original position. A photograph of the mill at Valkenburg appears to be missing between J552/ 33 and 34. Unrelated paper insertions have also been listed separately. Photographs of O'Mara at other stages in his early career in the Society of Jesus are included at the end of the album.

Photocopies of obituary for Fr John Norton SJ, and mounted studio portrait photograph of Fr Norton SJ, by Chancellor photographers.

Obituaries for Fr Thomas Kelly SJ.

Obituary for Fr Isaac Moore SJ.

Letter from William Barry, Dorchester, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England to Fr Matthew Russell SJ concerning a review he (William Barry) is writing of Fr Sheehan’s new book for 'The Catholic Times'.

Obituary of Mr Michael Hartnett SJ.

Map of Cork with Frank Browne’s birthplace marked in red.

Article by Fr Thomas A. Finlay SJ, ‘Liberty of Thought: An Address’ in an unidentified journal, p.219-226, kept by Fr Edmund Hogan SJ

A file containing articles photocopied from the Journal of the County Kildare Archaeological Society, vol. I, no. 5 and vol. III, no. 3 on "The Aylmer Family", "The Principal Gentry of the County Kildare in the Year 1600" and "Donadea and the Aylmer Family".

Mounted studio portrait photographs of Fr James Gerard Walshe SJ.

Photocopy of published text of a sermon preached by Rev. Thomas Burke, O.P. in aid of the evening and Sunday schools founded by Dr Betagh. The sermon was preached in SS. Michael and John's Church.

Notes relating to Captain Aylmer (Fr Charles Aylmer's brother)

Photocopy of biographical information on Fr Patrick Bracken SJ by Fr Edmund Hogan SJ.

Book written by Fr Joseph McDonnell SJ entitled ‘Daily Duties’, published by the Office of the Irish Messenger.

From [ ], writing from St Ignatius College, Galway, to Fr Patrick Hughes SJ. Presents accounts, including amounts due to Mrs Meagher and Mrs Butler. (Incomplete).

Exam paper for third year Philosophy, Vals, France, belonging to Mr Patrick Connolly SJ.

Postcards of Dun Laoghaire and ‘views of Dalkey’ - Main Street, Castle Street, Sorrento Park, Dalkey Island and Church of the Assumption, Dalkey.

Print depicting the martyrdom of Irish Catholic religious.

Letter, written in French, from Fr Molvy SJ, Vals, France to Mr Patrick Connolly SJ concerning a poem he has written for Mr Patrick Connolly SJ in praise of Ireland and to thank Mr Patrick Connolly SJ for his contribution to the community in Vals while he was studying there.

Handwritten texts of sermons given by Fr John Conmee SJ and notes relating to the Tridium and Retreats.

Booklet by Fr John Conmee SJ, 'Old Times in the Barony' (Dublin: Catholic Truth Society of Ireland).

Letter from Dr Matthew Gaffney to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ. States that he has already sent faculties for Fr Kane SJ and that he grants them for Fr M[ ]. Suggests that Murphy comes [to Mullingar] early that month.

Photograph of the altarpiece in the Church of St Andrew, Westland Row, Dublin after its restoration. Presented by John C. Navin to Fr Patrick Keating SJ, Provincial. On reverse - ‘The picture is signed on bottom step of ladder at right hand side - J.F. Beschey 1755’.

Photocopy of obituary for Fr Edward O'Brien SJ.