- IE IJA MSSN/AUST/316
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- 8 February 1915
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Letter from Mr Paul Healy SJ, Bodington, Wentworth Falls, NSW to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his ill health and his admission to a private sanatorium.
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Letter from Mr Paul Healy SJ, Bodington, Wentworth Falls, NSW to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his ill health and his admission to a private sanatorium.
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Letter from Mr Daniel Fitzgibbon SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ asking to return home to complete his studies. Remarks that his health has improved.
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Letter from G. F. A. Jones, Solicitor, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
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Letter from G. F. A. Jones, Solicitor, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a power of attorney from Fr Arthur J. Little SJ to Fr Nolan.
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Letter from Fr Dominic Kelly SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his arrival in Australia and his work at the college.
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Letter from Fr Robert J. Little SJ, Manresa, Toowong, Brisbane to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning a document he has signed and news from Toowong.
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Letter from Fr John J. Nerney SJ, The Queen's Work, A Magazine of Catholic Activities, 3220 Russell Avenue, Saint Louis to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his visit to America to observe the work of the magazine so that he can start a similar enterprise in Australia.
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Letter from Fr James E. Magan SJ, RMS "Orsova" to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the voyage to Australia.
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Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall
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Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall (Studley) at Xavier College.
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Telegram to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the arrival of Frs. Healy, Flynn and Fitzgerald in London
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Telegram to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the arrival of Frs. Healy, Flynn and Fitzgerald due in London on board the "Demosthenes."
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Letter from Fr William Keane SJ, RMS "Orsova" to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the voyage to Australia.
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Letter from Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Mary's, North Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St. Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a number of matters relating to the Australian Mission including: the departure of Frs. Loughnan, Montague and Mr Spillane, visitation to Toowong, disappointment of the Archbishop that the Society of Jesus has not increased their numbers in Brisbane, the creation of Australia as a Vice-Province.
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Part of a letter from [Jeremiah Sullivan], St Aloysius College, Milson's Point to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Br Maurice Delmar SJ, and his departure from the Noviceship.
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Telegram from Fr James McNamara SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
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Telegram from Fr James McNamara SJ, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial remarking 'All safe and well'.
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Letter from Fr William Hackett SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ thanking him for his telegram on the occasion of his jubilee. Refers to his work as assistant to Catholic Action.
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Letter from Fr John Stephen Bourke SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the possibility of Fr Sydney Lennon SJ being made available for work in Australia.
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Letter from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Provincial concerning the Australian Status
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Letter from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the Australian Status.
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Telegram to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ from London, concerning accommodation on the "Astorias" for Frs Michael Morrison and Sydney Lennon to travel to Australia.
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Letter from Mr John Monahan SJ, Loyola, Watsonia, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning general news from Australia including the major villa taken on Phillip Island off the South Coast of Victoria. Refers to the new status.
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Letter from Fr Thomas Fleming SJ to Irish Provincial concerning his recently published book
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Letter from Fr Thomas Fleming SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ concerning his recently published book.
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Letter from Fr Michael Morrison SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ concerning his change of address and the change of address of his next-of-kin.
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Extract from the Australian Dictionary of Biography for Fr William Kelly SJ
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Extract from the Australian Dictionary of Biography for Fr William Kelly SJ.
Fr Patrick Stephenson's next of kin
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Note naming Fr Patrick Stephenson's next of kin.
Baptismal certificate of Louis G. Loughnan
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Baptismal certificate of Louis G. Loughnan (baptised on 17 April 1889, diocese of Christchurch, New Zealand).
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Text of a lecture delivered by Fr William Lockington SJ on alcohol
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Text of a lecture delivered by Fr William Lockington SJ entitled 'Sacred Heart Temperance Crusade. Cause of the Drink Evil' published in 'The Advocate'.
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Letter from Archdiocese of Philadelphia concerning the publication of Fr William Lockington's speech
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Letter from William Garrigan, Society for the Propagation of Faith, Archdiocese of Philadelphia concerning the publication of Fr William Lockington's speech [at the Missionary Congress].
Text of a speech by Fr William Lockington SJ marking the anniversary of the declaration of War
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Photocopy of text of a speech by Fr William Lockington SJ marking the anniversary of the declaration of War published in 'The Advocate'.
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Copy letter concerning the health of Mr Paul Healy SJ
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Copy letter from C. H. Maher, MRCS and M. McIntyre Sinclair, M.D., 36 College Street, Sydney to [ ] concerning the health of Mr Paul Healy SJ.
Pamphlet containing letters of Fr Edward Masterson SJ
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Pamphlet containing letters of Fr Edward Masterson SJ entitled 'The Catholic Protest, Letters by the Rev. E. Masterson SJ on Lying and Mental Restriction in reply to Accusations made by "The Evangelical Council of New South Wales" ',25 February 1901, St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney, Australia an printed in 1931 by 'The Athlone Printing Works Co., Ltd. Athlone.
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Letter from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ, Bathurst to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ
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Letter from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ, Bathurst to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ asking him to write to the Irish Fr Provincial on a matter discussed by Fr Cahill and Fr Dalton. Remarks that he has been suffering from ill health and has been unable to give the triduum to the nuns of Bathurst.
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List of Jesuit Fathers in Australia and the illnesses they are suffering from
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List of Jesuit Fathers in Australia and the illnesses they are suffering from.
Booklet entitled 'A Memorial of Our Dead in God's Acre an Elegy' by Michael Watson
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Booklet entitled 'A Memorial of Our Dead in God's Acre an Elegy' by Michael Watson. Printed by J.T. Picken, Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
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Note written by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on the death of Bishop Steins
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Note written by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on the death of Fr Walter Steins SJ (Bishop). Describes his death and funeral for the propaganda.
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Letter from Fr Michael Watson SJ, St Francis Xavier's College, Kew, near Melbourne, Australia to the Irish Novices concerning news about various members of the Australian Mission of the Irish Province who have died. They include Frs Aloysius Kranewitter, James Joyce, Bros. John O'Flynn, William Aloysius Wrigley, Michael Goodwin and Archbishop Steins.
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'Province News' containing the obituaries of Australian Jesuits
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Copy of the 'Province News' (Australia) containing the obituaries of Australian Jesuits (many Irish born or entered Irish Province).
Index of those have died in the Australian Mission
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Index of those have died in the Australian Mission between 1923 and 1926.
Album depicting various views of Sydney
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Album depicting various views of Sydney (drawn).
Photograph showing the church of the Immaculate Conception, Hawthorn, Australia
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Photograph showing the church of the Immaculate Conception, Hawthorn, Australia with inscription 'Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'. By R. Redfern, photographic artist, Excelsior Studio, Burwood Road, Hawthorn.
Photographs of Corpus Christi College, Werribee, Australia
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A file of photographs depicting the exterior, interior and grounds of Corpus Christi College, Werribee, Australia.
Photograph of the grave of D. F. Mahony and Emily Geoghegan, Melbourne, Australia
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Photograph of the grave of D. F. Mahony and Emily Geoghegan, Melbourne, Australia. Mahony was past pupil of St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly. Details on reveres of photograph.
Photograph of unknown Jesuit (taken in Sydney)
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Portrait photograph of unknown Jesuit, taken by Roarty, The City Photographic Studio, Sydney.
Photographs relating to St Aloysius College, Sydney
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A file of photographs relating to St Aloysius College, Sydney.
Three class groups are represented, with notes on reveres by Fr Daniel Clancy SJ:
Three exterior photographs of the college - two of house with individuals standing in the background, and one of the entrance to St Aloysius College, Sydney (1886). Photographs by E. L. Puckering.
Group photograph of the community at Canisius College, Pymble, New South Wales
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Group photograph of the community at Canisius College, with names, by Melba Studios, Sydney.
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Group photograph of the Xavier College community, Melbourne, on the occasion of the visit of Visitor, Fr John McMahon SJ. All individuals are named. Taken by Allan Studios, Collingwood, Victoria.
List of melodies for schools and mission
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List of melodies for schools and mission. Includes a note remarking that the words did not accompany the table of contents. Asks for the words to be included in Fr Dalton's bill and box.
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Leaflets of lecture delivered by Dr. Bromby entitled 'Truth of Eternal Punishment Vindicated' and 'Dr Bromby refuted: A lecture', by Fr William Kelly SJ, Town Hall, Melbourne, 12 December 1870.
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Novena leaflet from the diocese of Melbourne
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Novena leaflet (A.M.D.G. Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus) from the diocese of Melbourne.
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Published letter from Fr Michael Watson SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to the novices of the Irish Province concerning missions given by the fathers in Australia in various parts of the country.
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Cutting from 'The Evening News' concerning the numbers of new buildings constructed and supplied with water during 1916.
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Copy letter from Patrick Moran, Bishop of Dunedin, New Zealand and Fr Joseph Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission) to Irish Fr Provincial asking the Society to take over a building and turn it into a school. Outlines the conditions proposed and accepted.
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Copy of 'Laurels', publication devoted to the interests of Old Xaverians
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Copy of 'Laurels' (vol. 25, no. 86), a quarterly publication devoted to the interests of Old Xaverians, with article on the Irish Jesuit mission to Australia, 1865 onwards.
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Letter from Fr Thomas McEnroe SJ, St Mary's, Invercargill, New Zealand to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning the drawing up of his will. Refers to the Mission in New Zealand. Remarks 'The decision you will come to regarding the acceptance or non-acceptance of this mission will be no doubt for the best.'
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Letter from Fr Thomas McEnroe SJ, St Mary's, Invercargill, New Zealand concerning his health
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Letter from Fr Thomas McEnroe SJ, St Mary's, Invercargill, New Zealand to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning his health and expressing himself willing to take on any task to which he is appointed.
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Letter from Fr Thomas McEnroe SJ, St Mary's, Invercargill, New Zealand to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the finances of the New Zealand Mission and expressing his opinion on working in New Zealand.
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Copy of a letter from Bishop Patrick Moran, Dunedin, New Zealand to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning Fr Thomas McEnroe SJ and the withdrawal of all Jesuit Fathers from New Zealand. Remarks that abandoning the Mission would be a 'calamity'. Continues 'I cannot expect you to permit Fr McEnroe to remain here alone and I there fore propose you should send some one of your Fathers to work with him in Invercargill...'
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Letter from Bishop Daniel Murphy, Hobart Town, Tasmania to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the introduction of the Jesuit Fathers into Tasmania and the establishment of a college.
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Letter from Fr Edward Corish SJ, Manresa, William and Queen Street, Norwood, Adelaide to Fr Superior (Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ) concerning the question of whether Australia should become a Vice-Province or not.
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Letter from Fr Jerry M. MurphySJ, Newman College, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning the Australian Status and the question of Australia becoming a Vice-Province.
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Letter from Fr John McEncroe to Rev. R. Healy concerning the administration of St John's College
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Letter from Fr John McEncroe to Rev. R. Healy concerning the administration of St John's College. Remarks that the fellows of the College have 'expressed their 'unanimous' wish and desire to procure, if possible, a member of your Society for this important office'.
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Hand-written index/precis to the Australia collection
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Hand-written index/precis to the Australia collection, 1835-1903. It is not known who prepared this precis (perhaps Fr James Rabbitte SJ, check handwriting).
Photograph of Fr Henry Johnston and F. J. Sheed
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Fr Henry Johnston SJ and F. J. Sheed at Canisius College, Werribee, Australia.
Henry Johnston in the Wicklow mountains with Fr Hal King SJ and Fr Patrick Joy SJ
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Half a postcard, depicting Henry Johnston in the Wicklow mountains with Fr Hal King SJ and Fr Patrick Joy SJ of the Irish Province of the Society, visiting a cottage.
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Postcard sent by ‘E.F.R.’, Edward Frank Ryan, Clongowes Wood College, County Kildare to Fr Henry Johnston SJ at St Stanislaus’ College, Tullamore, Kingscounty (County Offaly), planning a day trip depending on the weather.
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Letter from J.P. Hall, solicitor, 100 George Street, Limerick, to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ in Riverview, Sydney, Australia. Reports on his efforts to sell an unnamed property (Cecil Street premises), which later burned down. Offers to send over the money received from the insurance claim, and asks Fr Dalton to decide on a course of action in relation to the damaged property.
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Document by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, Mission Superior, on donations for churches and parishes made by Dr Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney.
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Document which briefly outlines the history of the beginnings of missions in Australia, Hong Kong and Northern Rhodesia.
Map of the sea journey from Ireland to Australia
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Map of the sea journey from Ireland to Australia, via the Cape of Good Hope.
Photographs of St Ignatius Church, Toowong, Brisbane
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Photographic album by Sidney Riley Studios, Queen Street, Brisbane on views of St Ignatius' Church, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia opened by his grace Dr James Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane, 18 May 1930. Includes photographs of Sir James Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane and the interior and exterior of St. Ignatius' Church, Toowong, Brisbane. Two of the early Jesuits at Toowong were Frs Richard Murphy and Robert Little.
'The Catholic Church and Medical Science' by Fr James O'Dwyer SJ
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Booklet entitled 'The Catholic Church and Medical Science' by Fr James O'Dwyer SJ
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Photograph of Jesuit in a park, and St Ignatius' College Football Team
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Photograph of unknown Jesuit standing on a bridge in a park, and the reverse photograph depicts the [St Ignatius' College Football Team] in three rows (rugby). The oval shaped football has the initial S.I.C.F.C.
‘Hunting for Runaway White Servants’ with extracts from the ‘Old Records of the Island’ (Barbados)
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Offprint beginning ‘Hunting for Runaway White Servants’ with extracts from the ‘Old Records of the Island’ (Barbados).
Notes made by Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ relating to various archival documents relating to the West Indies
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Notes made by Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ relating to various archival documents (many from the State Papers (Dominions) ), includes citations and extracts from documents relating to the West Indies (1622-1731). In pencil.
Transcripts from various documents relating to the West Indies
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Typescript transcripts from various documents (majority secondary sources) relating to the West Indies. Includes extracts with handwritten marginals by Fr Aubrey Gwynn, SJ from: ‘State Papers, Colonial’ on Sir Charles Wheeler, 1670 - 1673 (9pp); on Sir William Stapleton (2pp); ‘Blake Family Records’ (5pp);
– from ‘Council Book of the Corporation of Kinsale’ (1652 – 1800) (3pp);
– ‘Voyage et Travaux des Missionaires de la Compagnia de Jesus, publies par des Peres de la meme Compagnie pour servir de complement aux Lettres Edifiantes’ (11pp);
– documents from a series beginning with ‘C.O.1/XIX – XXXVII’ ‘Narrative of Colonel Theodore Cary (Nov. 17, 1665’ (35pp);
– documents from the ‘State Papers, Adventurers’ beginning with ‘Adventurers in Ireland and Barbados’ ‘Nicholas Blake’ (15pp);
– from the ‘State Papers, Colonial’ (20pp); and transcripts on English, Scottish and Irish Prisoners in Barbados (5pp, 13pp, 29pp).
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Letter to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ from Joyce Lorimer (Ontario, Canada) on their mutual research interests in the West Indies.
‘Irish Missionary Priests in the West Indies’ by Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ
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Amended typescript manuscript entitled ‘Irish Missionary Priests in the West Indies’ by Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ.
Letter to the Editor of the 'Kilkenny Journal' containing biographical details on Fr James Archer SJ
Published letter to the Editor of the 'Kilkenny Journal' containing biographical details on Fr James Archer SJ.
Biographical notes on Fr Thomas Brennan SJ
Biographical notes on Fr Thomas Brennan SJ, compiled by Fr John MacErlean SJ.
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Biographical notes on Fr Andrew Cassin of Ferns
Biographical notes on Fr Andrew Cassin of Ferns (P.P. 1762- 1786) (possibly a Jesuit) and Fr Edward Redmond of Ferns, written by Canon Gahan ‘a relative of Fr Matt Gahan of the Isle of Man – who is P.P. of Gorey & a bit of a historian himself.’
Photocopy of a newspaper article on Edmond Daniel SJ
Photocopy of a newspaper article on Edmond Daniel SJ, the first Jesuit martyr in Europe.
Material relating to Fr Michael Fitzgerald SJ compiled by Fr Hugh Fenning, O.P.
Documents relating to Fr Michael Fitzgerald SJ compiled by Fr Hugh Fenning, O.P. (Collegio S. Clemente, Via Labicana, Rome), for Fr Francis Finegan SJ. Includes letter from Fr Fenning to Fr Franics Finegan SJ (13 April 1966), 2pp) and enclosed ‘References to Michael Fitzgerald SJ in the archives of San Clemente, Rome’ (n.d., 3pp).
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Notes on James Philip Mulcaile SJ
Carbon copy of a biographical sketch of Fr James Philip Mulcaile (Mulhall) SJ. Author unknown.
Letter from Mr Timothy Moloney (Centro Irlandes, Lerida, Spain) concerning his thesis
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Letter from Mr Timothy Moloney (Centro Irlandes, Lerida, Spain) concerning his thesis and Denis Gwynn’s manuscript on William Smith O'Brien.
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Typescript copy manuscript by Denis Gwynn on William Smith O'Brien
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Typescript copy manuscript by Denis Gwynn on William Smith O'Brien, lent by Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ to Timothy Moloney to assist him in writing his thesis (and later returned). Twelve chapters and Appendix.
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‘William Smith O'Brien and the Principles of Young Ireland’
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Photocopy of a paper by Prof Blanche Touhill on ‘William Smith O'Brien and the Principles of Young Ireland.’
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Photograph of ordination at St Mary’s, North Sydney, featuring Fr Henry Johnston SJ
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Photograph of ordination at St Mary’s, North Sydney, featuring Fr Henry Johnston SJ with Eris O'Brien, then auxiliary bishop in Sydney and Dr Hugh Ryan, Bishop of Townsville with Fr Austin Kelly SJ (Australian Provincial, and scholastics following behind. Taken by The Leciagraphy Co, Pty. Ltd, Sydney.
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Letter from Fr Francis O'Brien SJ (Rector), St Aloysius College, Milson's Point, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Mr William Hughes, a member of the St Aloysius College Community, the question of whether Australia should become a Vice-Province, a retreat he gave in Brisbane during which the Archbishop (Dr Duhig) referred to the Society's refusal of his invitation to open a college in Brisbane. Refers finally to the possibility of a college in New Zealand.
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Letter from Fr Francis X. O'Brien SJ, RMS "Indarra" to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the voyage to Australia.
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Letter from Fr Francis X. O'Brien SJ, Headmaster, St Aloysius College, Milson's Point, Sydney, NSW to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning Fr Michael Morrison, his demobilisation from the army and his assignment to Australia.
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Draft notes made by solicitor [and clerks] concerning the drawing up of the Deed of Trust
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Draft notes made by solicitor [and clerks] concerning the drawing up of the Deed of Trust.
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Letter from Mr John J. Murphy SJ, Woodstock College, MD to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ congratulating him on his new position as Fr Provincial. Refers to storms in Mid-West, especially Ohio.
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Letter from Fr George Kelly SJ, St Mary's Presbytery, North Sydney, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial J Murphy SJ concerning a letter written by a priest in Rome 'which has been taken up amongst certain laymen who are in the confidence of Ecclesiastical circles.' Refers to a Cardinal Moran and remarks '...there has been much gossip about the probability of his remaining in Rome.' Refers to Fr [Michael] Dooley and remarks 'It had been...a matter of public notoriety and some amusement amongst Ours that for years Fr Dooley has been in the habit of writing constantly to Propaganda...about anything...in the Ecclesiastical world and lately...about the Cardinal's future.' Includes a note written by Fr Provincial concerning a meeting he had with Cardinal Moran about the letter.
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Letter from Fr James Cleary SJ, St Francis Xavier's College. Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Browne SJ, as Consultor for the college. Describes the progress of the college.
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Examination results of the junior university examinations, St Ignatius College, Riverview
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Public examination results of the junior university examinations, St Ignatius College, Riverview.
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Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning suitable names for the position of Rector at St Ignatius College, Riverview and St Aloysius, Auburn, Sydney.
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'A Diary or Jottings' by Fr James F. Murphy SJ
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'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).
Obituary of Fr James J Murphy SJ
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Photocopy of obituary [from The Freeman’s Journal] of Fr James J Murphy SJ,
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Death certificate of Fr James F. Murphy SJ
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Copy of death certificate of Fr. James F. Murphy SJ.
Group photograph at Canisius College, Werribee, Australia
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Group photograph at Canisius College, Werribee, Australia, featuring Fr Henry Johnston SJ (Rector) and John Fahy (Australian Jesuit Provincial). Printed by Harringtons.
Photograph of young priests with Frs Robert Peterson, Albert Power and George O'Neill
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Photograph of young priests with Frs. Robert Peterson, Albert Power and George O'Neill. A 'New Building' is depicted in the background.