Journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
- IE IJA FM/RATH/89
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- 4 March 1934 - 31 December 1954
Handwritten journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin detailing the comings and goings of the house.
Journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Handwritten journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin detailing the comings and goings of the house.
Votes by Simon Rodriguez and Claude Lejay for the first General of the Society
Votes by Simon Rodriguez and Claude Lejay for the first General of the Society. Also includes the name of P. Broet. (In Latin and Spanish; incomplete).
Copy will of Nicholas John O'Neill, 4 Belleview Terrace, Limerick in which he bequeathed £2,700 to the Apostolic School at Mungret, County Limerick, the money to be used to educate Irish boys who would not be able to afford the expense of their maintenance and education for the priesthood.
Letter from Fr Theobald W Butler SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Fr Theobald W Butler SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
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Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School
Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School.
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Wah Yan College Kowloon 50th anniversary magazine
Wah Yan College Kowloon 50th anniversary magazine.
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Letter from the Earl of Portarlington to Dr Charles Russell
Letter from the Earl of Portarlington to Dr Charles Russell thanking him for a photograph and a hymn. Refers to the construction of the church at Maynooth.
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Printed list of the benefactors of the Church of Saint Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street for the years 1829, 1830, 1841 and 1850.
Letter from W. P. Kelly and Walker, Athlone, County Galway to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the will of Mr. Andrew Moore and a legacy of £500 to the Society of Jesus.
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 February 1837
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From Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, in Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and to his estate and debts. Suggests that since the Bishop is to have the whole mission resigned into his hands, he should be responsible for its administration. Refers to the value of the property, including the house and chapel. Asserts that the complete handover of the mission to the Bishop, and the loss to the Society as ‘an injustice’. Reports that he has written to the Bishop about the death of Fr Gahan, and also to explain why it was necessary to open the new chapel. States that some people on the island intend to erect a monument to Fr Gahan’s memory in the chapel.
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Group photograph of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, on stage during a play. Students are dressed as woman, a gardai, a prisoner and an archbishop - ‘This troupe, having won the Schools Competition in Connaught, went on to win the National Competition in Dublin’. Names are printed on mounted photograph. Includes Peader Feeney, later to become a Jesuit. Taken by photographer, Dowler, Presentation Road, Galway.
Journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, with two inserts on work to be done to the house and grounds (1948; 1950).
Notes on Irish Jesuits copied by Fr John MacErlean SJ from Watty Cox’s Irish Magazine
Notes on Irish Jesuits copied by Fr John MacErlean SJ from Watty Cox’s Irish Magazine, August 1810.
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Fr Luis María Asarta Navascués SJ
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Print out of personal history.
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Lucius Gwynn’s copy of 'A Manual of Prayers for the use of the Catholic Laity'
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Edward Lucius Gwynn’s copy of 'A Manual of Prayers for the use of the Catholic Laity'. Prayerbook used by Edward Lucius (Fr Gwynn’s brother, who died in Sydney aged 28 in 1919) in Australia and kept for fifty years by Cornelia Jennings. With a Greek inscription on the flyleaf and the following inscription on the opposite page ‘Love is stronger than Death, but Time is stronger than both. Therefore when we die then Time will be no more.’
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Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 20 March 1837
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From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Discusses the withdrawal of Irish Jesuits from their mission in the Isle of Man, with reference to the financial and logistical operations involved. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and the bishop’s reaction to it and to the departure of the Irish Jesuits. Also refers to Fr Aylmer’s reaction. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and to the small amount of money received in the collections. Hopes that Fr Bracken will make his visitation within the month.
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Letter from Fr Alexander J Burrowes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Fr Alexander J Burrowes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
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Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School
Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School.
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Text of a talk given by Manuel Revuelta SJ in the house in the Valladolid Province
Text of a talk given by Manuel Revuelta SJ in the house in the Valladolid Province, where many Irish Jesuits made their novitiate.
Telegram from Fr Eddie Bourke, SJ concerning masses said
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Telegram from Fr Eddie Bourke, SJ concerning masses said. Requests money.
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'Our Alma Mater', journal from St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney
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Copy of school journal from St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney entitled 'Our Alma Mater' (no. 46).
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The riddle of Father Hackett: a priest in politics in Ireland and Australia
To the greater glory: a history of the Irish Jesuits.
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Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 7 January 1836
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Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Discusses the situation regarding the Isle of Man mission. Reports that Fr Aylmer believes that it should be retained, and a trustee appointed. Outlines Aylmer’s suggestions on the matter.
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Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School
Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School.
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Permission note from John Nolan, Secretary, Office of Public Works
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Permission note from John Nolan, Secretary, Office of Public Works for Fr Frank Browne SJ to photograph at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin.
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Circular letter issued by Fr Thomas Gartlan SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview seeking donations from parents of past pupils in support of Australia Day to honour those who were killed during the war. Includes honor roll.
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Letter from Br Anthony Broderick SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Br Anthony Broderick SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
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Corrib Rowing and Yachting Club Rule book
Details the history and rules of the club and has photograph of clubhouse on the front and back covers. St Ignatius Rowing Club was located to the right of the Corrib Rowing and Yachting Club and they used to borrow boats in the past.
Copy form from Dublin County Council concerning the rating of new buildings constructed at Rathfarnham Castle (the Retreat House) (The new rate was set at £469.10.0).
To the greater glory: a history of the Irish Jesuits
To the greater glory: a history of the Irish Jesuits.
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Lines on St Francis Xavier.
Will of Joseph Hannan, Caherelly Castle, County Limerick. Bequeaths a portion of his estate to the Irish Provincial of the Society of Jesus so that masses can be offered for his soul. Instructs that £52 that he borrowed from the Society of Jesus be returned.
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 10 December 1835
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From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Announces that he will not be able to go to Tullabeg that year. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and on the various Jesuits residents there. Reports also on the Jesuit mission in the Isle of Man, where Fr Aylmer stopped for a time to assess the situation. Refers to the debate on the question of whether the mission there should be retained by the Irish Jesuits, and also to the opening of a new chapel in Douglas.
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Photograph of the St Ignatius Rowing Club on a river
Group photograph of the ‘St. Ignatius R[owing] C[lub] 1936’, on the river rowing. Same individuals as in SC/GALW/3/84.
Sancti Patris nostri Claudiani ecdicii Mamerti De statu animae libri III
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Sancti Patris nostri Claudiani ecdicii Mamerti De statu animae libri III. Cygnae, typiset sumptibus Melciotis Gopaeri
Ricci: Souvenir record of the silver jubilee of Ricci Hall, Hong Kong University 1929-1954
Ricci: Souvenir record of the silver jubilee of Ricci Hall, Hong Kong University 1929-1954.
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Notes by J.J.C. on the life of St Peter Canisius
Handwritten notes by J.J.C. on the life of St Peter Canisius (incomplete).
Notes made by Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ on Stephen L. Gwynn
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Notes made by Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ on his father (13 February 1864 – 21 June 1950), listing his publications.
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Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School
Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School.
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Notice issued by the Rector of St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney, Fr Thomas Gartlan SJ to parents and guardians concerning fees.
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Letter from Chichester Parkinson Fortescue, Irish Office, London to Dr. Charles Russell concerning grants paid to Maynooth College and the '[over issuing]' of money. Remarks that he discussed the matter with Mr Gladstone 'Mr Gladstone's answer is that it is a question of law and that the Audit [Committee]...discovered an illegal issue of public money...'.
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Rates due on Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to rates due on Rathfarnham Castle, an appeal by the Jesuit Fathers to be exempt from the rates and receipts for rates paid on the property.
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Letter from John Cashel Hoey to Dr Charles Russell concerning Professors at Maynooth College
Letter from John Cashel Hoey, 17 Campden Hill Road, Kensington, London, England to Dr. Russell concerning Professors [at Maynooth College]. Remarks '...I cannot understand Mr. Gladstone's action in the matter...the letters which I sent Mr. Crolley are evidence that he knew the Professors were not satisfied and was at least willing to consider how they could be satisfied. Continues 'I do not at all despair of getting the proviso inserted in the Lords.'
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Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School
Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School, with list of Prefects on inside page.
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List of Jesuits ordained in the archdiocese of Malines and Jesuit preachers and confessor in the archdiocese of Malines, 1607-1794. Taken from Archivum Hibernicum XXIII (1960)
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Poem entitled 'The Pious Painter'
Poem entitled 'The Pious Painter'.
Financial statement of the Hong Kong mission
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General financial statement of the Hong Kong mission.
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 April 1837
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From Bishop Briggs in York to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the latter’s two previous letters, of 14 April and 12 March. Reports that Fr Aylmer and Dr Youens have corresponded on the subject of the property and debts of the Mission. Also reports that he has been attempting to secure someone to relieve Fr Aylmer on the island.
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Group photograph of the St Ignatius Rowing Club
Group photograph of the ‘St. Ignatius R[owing] C[lub] 1936’, with a cup in the middle. Names of the five individuals are printed on the mounted photograph, taken outdoors. Includes Colm O’Riordan, who later became a Jesuit.
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Letter from Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ concerning the voyage to Australia and news from Riverview. Refers to retreats given by Fr Edward Sydes and Fr Tom Walsh. Remarks '...(they) are Sydney's great rival preachers...(Fr Walsh) is to give a retreat to the St. Vincent de Paul Society this week and is styled on their posters and handbills as "one of the most attractive and eloquent of the younger Jesuits" '.
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Lines written by Stephen L. Gwynn on the eve of wife's funeral
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Typescript copy of ‘Lines written by my father on the eve of Mother’s funeral. April 28th 1941’ beg. Here where the meadows gave ease to tired feet. 10 lines.
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Holograph letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ, Fiesole, Italy to Walter Steins SJ, Vicar Apostolic in Calcutta, India. Gives an account of the state of things in Rome. (Latin).
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Letter from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Bishop Briggs, 12 March 1837
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[Copy of letter] from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Bishop Briggs, in reply to the latter’s letter of 27 February 1837. Refers to the issue of the opening of the new Chapel, and agrees with the Bishop that it was probably ‘an error of judgment’. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and refers to his ill-health and the circumstances which led up to this demise. Praises the dedication and hard work of Fr Gahan, and his service to the Catholic population of the island. Informs the Bishop that it has been decided to place whatever property Fr Gahan possessed at his disposal. Refers to the debts owed now, and the value of the property, and also to Fr Gahan’s last will, which he suggests should be proved, and a legal transfer made. Encloses a copy of a written statement by Fr Gahan in relation to the property (not included).
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Search relating to the will of Mary Clare Sutton, Eccles Street, Dublin. Rev. William Ronan SJ was appointed sole executor and residuary legatee and devisee.
Appointment of Fr Thomas Gartlan SJ as Rector of St Ignatius College, Riverview
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Official document from Father General appointing Fr Thomas Gartlan SJ as Rector of St Ignatius College, Riverview.
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Biographical record of Irish Jesuits, 1554-1637
Biographical record of Irish Jesuits, 1554-1637. Author unknown, perhaps Fr John Grene SJ.
Advertisement leaflet for a sale of work in aid of the Irish Jesuit mission to China
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Advertisement leaflet for a sale of work in aid of the Irish Jesuit mission to China.
Letter from Henry Reeve, 62 Rutland [Square], [Dublin] to Dr Charles Russell congratulating him on his appointment to the Presidency of Maynooth College.
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St Ignatius' College, Galway, senior rugby team
Group photograph of the St Ignatius College rugby team, Galway. In three rows, taken outdoors, with Fr Richard Gallagher SJ. In the middle is a cup. [Kit is maroon shirt with white horizontal band, white shorts and maroon and white hooped socks].
List of Jesuits at Vatican I: bishops, theologians etc.
Sketch plan of proposed alterations and additions to Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin
Sketch plan of proposed alterations and additions to Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin.
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Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School
Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School.
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Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 27 February 1837
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From Bishop Briggs in York to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Thanks him for informing him that the new chapel at Douglas had been used for Mass. Refers to Fr Aylmer’s presence on the island, and undertakes to relieve him as soon as possible. Asks Fr Bracken to forward him a statement in relation to property due to the Society.
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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 Antony Asrtain SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ
Letter from Fr Antony Asrtain SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ.
Diaries of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School
Diaries of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School, with insert list of Prefects.
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Letter from Stephen Lucius Gwynn (aged 9) to his ‘Aunt Lizzie’ concerning his love of shooting birds with his catapult!. With postscript written by his mother Lucy.
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Roman-Catholick doctrines no novelties, or, An answer to Dr. Pierce's court-sermon, miscall'd The primitive rule of Reformation
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Programme for a charity concert in aid of the boy's club of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Sherrard Street.
Will of Miss Margaret Maxwell, 22 Dawson Street, Dublin in which she bequeathed her estate to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ, Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ and Fr Peter Finlay SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin for masses to be said for her soul and the souls of her parents.
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 24 March 1836
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Letter from Bishop Briggs, writing from Ushaw College, Durham to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man. Writes in relation to the admission to the Sacraments of members of various societies, and advises Gahan in relation to those to exclude (e.g., members of the Knights of St. Patrick), and those not to exclude (e.g., members of the Freemasons).
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Programme for St. Ignatius College Rowing Club annual regatta
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Programme of events for the S. Ignatius College Rowing Club (thirteenth) annual regatta.
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‘Extract from an address of the Very Rev. Fr. General.’ Translation of extracts from notes taken of the Father General's address to the pilgrims of the ‘Jeunesse catholique française’ in Rome. Refers to the difficult situation in France, and to the responsibilities of the youth of France in the face of religious persecution. Also speaks of the importance of the Colleges in defending against error.
Memorandum on St Francis Xavier's Hall, Upper Sherrard Street
Copy memorandum on St Francis Xavier's Hall, Upper Sherrard Street.
Father Browne's Limerick by Fr E. E. O'Donnell SJ.
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