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• CCMM 3/1 Recipient : "my dear Lord" 1881/0212
  A letter in which she begs for material assistance in this time of great need. People are poor, hungry, needing clothes. The potato crop is not holding out. She seeks forgiveness for asking but can fond no other source.
• CCMM 3/2 Folder : First Lt. Wayne J. O'Connor 1949/0225
  Two certificates issued by the Air Force awarding O'Connor the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight and The Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. There are three distinguished service medals: The Purple Cross (for which there is no certificate), The Flying Cross, and The Air Medal. Various letters describing the search for Lt. O'Connor's family and explaining how these materials came to be in the Archives accompany the folder.
• CCMM 3/3 Author : James O'Sullivan (Chicago) 1895/0729
• CCMM 3/3 Recipient : P.T. O'Sullivan (Philadelphia) 1895/0729
  A letter acknowledging receipt of his letter and program sent. He recognized the picture of his friend, Martin Fanning, who is connected with Irish organizations. Will meet him at the train station in Chicago. Looks forward to conversing with him.
• CCMM 3/4 Author : Barry O'Toole (The Catholic University, Peking, China) 1927/0531
• CCMM 3/4 Recipient : Rev. John T. O'Connor (Toledo, Ohio) 1927/0531
  A letter urging Rev O'Connor to use his office to get Francis Shen (now studying in Paris) accepted by the University of Notre Dame. Francis' father would like him to work his way through the university, if possible without interfering in his studies. Francis has been betrothed since childhood to Cecilia Hsu.
• CCMM 3/5 Author : Max Pam c1917
  The text of a Max Pam Speech given circa 1917 regarding the United States' role in making the world Democratic. The major commentary is that World War I has developed into a war of broad, comprehensive democratization, one that affects nations, peoples and humanity in every form, whether in politics, in religion, in industry, or in commerce; and that democratization must bring to the world freedom of political rights, worship, liberty of conscience, trade, free and equal pursuit in industry and of commerce.
• CCMM 3/6 Author : Thomas J. Burke 1919/0214
• CCMM 3/6 Recipient : Charles E. Park 1919/0214
  A receipt for six books for the sum of twenty-eight dollars written by the Librarian of the Seminary of St. Charles Borromeo, Overbrook, Pennsylvania.
• CCMM 3/7 #1 Author : H.D. Traill or Teasll? 1897/0322
• CCMM 3/7 #1 Recipient : "dear Sir" 1897/0322
  Refers to a letter sent requesting payment for a subscription and states that his passbook records that the payment was made as usual by the Union Bank of London.
• CCMM 3/7 #2 Author : Gilbert Parker (Kimberley, Westgate-on-the-Sea England 1896/0708
• CCMM 3/7 #2 Recipient : The Editor of VANITY magazine 1896/0708
  Expresses thanks to his unknown critic for his book review of "The Seats of the Mighty" which appeared in VANITY. The review showed a real knowledge of the historical period which is the background of the novel.
• CCMM 3/7 #3 Author : Gilbert Parker (London) 1896/0908
• CCMM 3/7 #3 Recipient : Mr. G. T. Davidson 1896/0908
  Writes that he has been busy and that the play has not yet been produced in England, but that its first production will be in the United States. He requests the story to be sent to him. He will arrive in New York in November.
• CCMM 3/7 #4 Author : Gilbert Parker (London) 1897/0502
• CCMM 3/7 #4 Recipient : Mr. G. T. Davidson 1897/0502
  Is late to reply since he has been busy with preparations for his play. His play is being well received by the public. He is flattered by reviews of his work. He urges him to write.
• CCMM 3/8 Author : Clarence and Catherine Patrick (Fulton, New York) 1963/0212
• CCMM 3/8 Recipient : "dear Jed" (San Francisco) 1963/0212
  Expresses thanks for the Christmas card and remembrance. They are in good health. Clarance reminisces about his time on the USS Chicago, a cruiser and flagship of the Pacific Fleet, and about the San Francisco earthquake and fire of April 18, 1906. Writes of relatives in the area. Urges future correspondence. There is also a letter (30 January 1969) by Father McAvoy thanking Gerald Ashe for givint him this letter.
• CCMM 3/9 Author : Donn Piatt (?) (Mac-o-cheek, Ohio) 1882/0601
• CCMM 3/9 Recipient : "Rev. Sir" 1882/0601
  Will comply with the Reverend's request at the urging of friends and family and give a discourse on the subject of education.
• CCMM 3/10 Author : Charles Constantine Pise c1841
  A handwritten copy of the "Memoir of Rev. Demetrius A. Gallitzin" by Pise from the 'Biographical Annual' published in New York in 1841. Rev. Gallitzin was referred to as the Pastor of the Alleghanies.
• CCMM 3/11 Author : H. C. Potter (Episcopal Bishop of New York) 1888/1125
• CCMM 3/11 Recipient : "My dear Sir" 1888/1125
  States that he doubts his opinions will be of any value regarding Archbishop Corrigan and the honors to be conferred upon him, though he has a cordial regard for the Archbishop.
• CCMM 3/12 Author : Lt. Kenneth H. Powers after1945
  The history, traditions, and customs of the 69th New York Regiment State Militia 1861 - 1945, as compiled by Powers Included is a list of the Sixty-Ninth New York's battle honors, unit honors, and recipients of Medals of Honor.
• CCMM 3/13 Author : Paul T. Procher 1855-1857
  A handwritten notebook concerning literature. In French.
• CCMM 3/14 #1 Author : Monsignor Enrico Pucci (Rome) 1938/0528
• CCMM 3/14 #1 Recipient : Monsignor Gaetano Cicognani (N. Apostolate in Spain) 1938/0528
  A letter written in Italian. Pucci refers to his trips to Vienna and Spain. He refers to John V. Hinkel and the Rev. Joseph Thorning, Americans. Hinkel has just worked in the service of the National Catholic Welfare Conference in Washington and also did journalistic work in Spain. He expresses thanks.
• CCMM 3/14 #2 Author : Pedro Garcia Conde (Ambassador of Spain and Italy) 1938/0520
  A document written in Spanish allowing John Vincent Hinkel and the Reverend Joseph F. Thorning, as representatives of the American Spanish Relief Fund, freedom of passage in their activities for the Nationalist Cause during the Spanish Civil War
• CCMM 3/15 Author : Delia T. S. Purnell (County Wicklow, Ireland) 18_or19__
• CCMM 3/15 Recipient : "Dear Madam" 18_or19__
  Heartily accepts the invitation to preside at a table during the bazaar in aid of the Dominican Orphanage for girls. Believes the charity should be well supported and providentially blessed.
• CCMM 3/16 Author : J. Querat (Notre Dame) 1886/0923
  A statement regarding the Right Rev. John Mary Odin, Bishop of New Orleans, and his departure from Galveston for New Orleans in June 1861.
• CCMM 3/17 #1 Author : Julian Angel Ramirez (Malaga, Spain) 1937/0324
• CCMM 3/17 #1 Recipient : President John F. O'Hara, CSC 1937/0324
  He writes of the dreadful revolutionary Fascist movement and the Spanish Civil War in general. Tells of hosting three Italian soldiers at the sanitarium who were a help. Nationalist troops arrived and the Communists fled. His Notre Dame Catalogue and illustrated supplement were burned in a raid and he requests that another set be sent.
• CCMM 3/17 #2 Author : President John F. O'Hara, CSC 1937/0413
• CCMM 3/17 #2 Recipient : Julian Angel Ramirez (Malaga, Spain) 1937/0413
  A letter in reply to Ramirez's request for a Notre Dame catalogue. Says prayers daily that the strife in Spain may end soon.
• CCMM 3/18 Author : James R. Randall (House of Representatives) 1903/0608
• CCMM 3/18 Recipient : Rev. L. A. Lambert (New York) 1903/0608
  Attests to having read Dr. Braun's article on Brownson and subsequently, Lambert's reply. Expresses thanks for separating the genuine Brownson from the insidious Braun.
• CCMM 3/19 Author : _____ (?) (Paris) 1931/0506
• CCMM 3/19 Recipient : Anton Reinbold (Professor, Vincennes, Indiana) 1931/0506
  A letter. In French.
• CCMM 3/20 Author : A. G. Riddle (Washington) 1874/0325
• CCMM 3/20 Recipient : Appleton & Co. 1874/0325
  Refers to two of his books published by Nichol & Hall of Boston. Tells that he is presently engaged in writing a story about the inside life at the Capitol. He has lived in Washington for years and has been connected with all the circles, social and official. He would like to secure a publisher for it, and would be glad to hear from them.
• CCMM 3/21 Author : G. Santini (attorney, New Orleans) 1898/0218
• CCMM 3/21 Recipient : The Society of Redemptorist Fathers 1898/0218
  Desires remittance of the sum $5,600 due the late Reverend Father Gleason of their Order, otherwise legal proceedings will be instituted.
• CCMM 3/22 Author : Samly Mullins (Principal, Greenville, Institute, KY) 1855/0602
• CCMM 3/22 Recipient : Mary A. Saunders (a student) 1855/0602
  Photostats of a Grade Report and Regulations of the Greenville Institute, Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
• CCMM 3/23 Author : E. P. Schneider (New York) 1874/0114
• CCMM 3/23 Recipient : "Very Rev. Father" (Notre Dame) 1874/0114
  Writes of his regrets in not (?) having persevered in his faith calling at Notre Dame, instead falling to temptation. He requests the favor of sending his testimonial of Baptism as soon as possible. He has left the seminary of his own free will, is going to Europe, and needs proof that he is a Christian. Sends regards to Fr. Jacob Lamb.
• CCMM 3/24 Author : Father Juniper Serra 1774/1007
• CCMM 3/24 Recipient : Excellency 1774/1007
  Copy of an original letter in the Archives of the Indies, Sevilla, Spain. Written in the Spanish of the time.
• CCMM 3/25 #1 Author : General Philip W. Sheridan (Chicago) 1882/0327
• CCMM 3/25 #1 Recipient : Luigi Gregori 1882/0327
  Acknowledges receipt of his letter about the picture of LaSalle which he understood Mr. Marshall Field commissioned to have painted. He has discovered that the Chicago Historical Society ordered it and that Mr. Field only offered to pay for it.
• CCMM 3/25 #2 Author : General Philip W. Sheridan (Chicago) nd
• CCMM 3/25 #2 Recipient : Luigi Gregori nd
  A brief note asking him to paint Mrs. Sheridan sometime when it is convenient.
• CCMM 3/26 Author : J. A. Smith (Washington, D.C.) 1885/0623
• CCMM 3/26 Recipient : "Dear Sir" 1885/0623
  Says he would not touch the case until he had the power of attorney from William Ford. He does not wish a lawsuit. He will collect $50 on his power of attorney from Ford if he is worth it.
• CCMM 3/27 Author : United States Internal Revenue 1877/0501
• CCMM 3/27 Recipient : William Smithberger (dealer in leaf tobacco) 1877/0501
  A certificate-stamp for special tax paid.
• CCMM 3/28 Author : S. S. Stack (Sacred Heart Sanitarium, Milwaukee) 1906/0504
• CCMM 3/28 Recipient : George A. Hug 1906/0504
  State that he has forwarded one of the Sanitarium's booklets. He extolls the institution as high class and having the best equipment to be found in any sanitarium in America, with moderate rates. Would like to know the nature of the trouble for which he is seeking relief.
• CCMM 3/29 Author : Flora L. Stanfield 1900/0118
• CCMM 3/29 Recipient : "Dear Father" 1900/0118
  Announces the death of Mr. Perkins in New York. Wishes the news to be relayed to Mr. [James F. ?] Edwards.
• CCMM 3/30 Author : Lizzie [Elizabeth?] Stephen (Chicago) 1908/0601
• CCMM 3/30 Recipient : Father McShane 1908/0601
  Seeks pardon for troubling him, but she is in great need for help in securing a position as either a beautician or as a priest's housekeeper. The priest she worked 15 years for has died and she hopes his influence among other priests will lead to something for her.
• CCMM 3/31 Author : Thomas P. Stone (Cairo) 1878/1114
• CCMM 3/31 Recipient : General Le Duce (Washington) 1878/1114
  Requests a small parcel of pecan nuts to be sent to him, for he thinks pecan trees may flourish in the climate of Cairo. Also, asks if he could send alfalfa seed. He will send fresh dates.
• CCMM 3/32 Author : Sturchley (?) nd
• CCMM 3/32 Recipient : "Reverend Father" nd
  Asks whether it is necessary to have some card of entrance, or perhaps his [the Reverend's] card is sufficient. Would like a message sent and expresses thanks.
• CCMM 3/33 Author : Ernest Thorne Thompson (Mural Painter, Notre Dame) c1925
  Thompson's "Notes upon the Stations [of the Cross]," writing as if he were to paint the stations (or sculpt them in relief). He believes they should be portrayed in such a way that all can see and understand Christ's supreme agony and sacrifice, also the anguish of the Blessed Mother.
• CCMM 3/34 Author : Francis Thompson (Creccas Cottage, Holywell, N.Wales) 1896/1130
• CCMM 3/34 Recipient : Mrs. Patmore 1896/1130
  A photostat of a letter in which Thompson extends his condolences and sympathy over the death of a dear friend.
• CCMM 3/35 Author : Nicholas Foran (Bishop of Waterford) 1849/0301
• CCMM 3/35 Recipient : Richard Thontis 1849/0301
  A testimonial letter and exeat written in Latin to Richard Thontis granted by Bishop Foran. With wax seal.
• CCMM 3/36 Author : Brigadier General Emory Upton (Fort Monroe, Virginia) 1878/1116
• CCMM 3/36 Recipient : Leon Roger (Professor, California) 1878/1116
  Acknowledges receipt of Roger's complimentary note regarding his report on the "Armies of Asia and Europe," and raises no objection to its translation into French. Warns that the interest or lack thereof may not repay his efforts to do so.
• CCMM 3/37 Author : Robert Vasoli 1975/0910
  A transcription of the homily given at the Memorial Mass for Professor Frank Fahey of the Notre Dame Sociology and Anthropology Department; also a letter donating and explaining the document.
• CCMM 3/38 Author : Mrs. Mary Magers DeVault (of Kendallville, Indiana) 1938/0710
  A history entitled "The Magers Family in America," which traces the arrival of the first Magers in America and the further settlement in Maryland and Alleghany Co. Makes mention of Father Stephen Badin, the first priest ordained in the United States (1795), who said Mass amongst the Magers' in Baltimore.
• CCMM 3/39 Author : James Oliver (Bishop of Chicago, Illinois) 1850/1211
• CCMM 3/39 Recipient : Father Bernard Joseph Voors 1850/1211
  An official letter of ordination to Father Voors printed in Latin and granted by the Bishop.
• CCMM 3/40 #1 Author : Pierre Soule (Washington) 1852/0815
• CCMM 3/40 #1 Recipient : Rev. D. Waldron 1852/0815
  Acknowledges receipt of the letter and has been delayed in answering it. He is vexed and chagrined at not being able to attend the engagement, and would prefer not to accept future engagements unless he can be sure he can fulfill his obligation.
• CCMM 3/40 #2 Author : R. B. Taney (Washington) 1859/1029
• CCMM 3/40 #2 Recipient : Rev. D. Waldron (St. Matthew's Church) 1859/1029
  States that if the weather is not inclement, he wil go to Baltimore the next day to the Circuit Court. Waldron can return the book "Kane's Artic Exploration" at any time.
• CCMM 3/41 Author : Frank Wallace 1977/06?
  A copy of a statement written in a humorous vein regarding Notre Dame Sports amd Athletics and addressed "to certain people for various reasons."
• CCMM 3/42 Author : White Brothers & Co., by Charles C. Hudson 186?
  Part of letter regarding lubricating oils written on stationery with the heading: Hendrick's Patent Lubricating Oils.
• CCMM 3/43 Author : G. C. Wood (Chicago) 1876/0929
• CCMM 3/43 Recipient : R. C. Russell 1876/0929
  A letter (with two transcripts) questioning the viability of the Romish Church and how it fits in with the Catholic Church. A few references are made to the thinking of St. Thomas Aquinas and other prominent scholars.
• CCMM 3/44 Author : Alain Woodrow (Paris) 1982/0325
• CCMM 3/44 Recipient : "Dear Jim" 1982/0325
  Written on LE MONDE letterhead, a brief note expressing thanks for hospitality shown to Roselyne Chena and offering a short analysis of the recent local elections in France.
• CCMM 3/45 Author : Fr. P. A. Writhe (?) (St. George's Retreat, Sussex) ? /1118?
• CCMM 3/45 Recipient : "My dear Padre" ? /1118?
  Acknowledges receipt of a letter from Fr. Ryan on behalf of Archbishop Cooke inquiring about his [the Padre's] health. He sent the address of a gentleman who wanted a chaplain. He advise him to see the Nuncio and to see to his health.
• CCMM 3/46 Author : Espagnot (Paris) ? /0211
• CCMM 3/46 Recipient : "dear and illustrious Master" ? /0211
  A letter written in French apologizing to a certain dear and illustrious Master for a tardy defense of a book. The author claims it was the fault of the printing press (of course).
• CCMM 3/47 Author : Father Salvatore (Craon, Mayenne, France) 1880/0421
• CCMM 3/47 Recipient : "Very Reverend Father" 1880/0421
  A letter written in Italian, expressing crushed hopes that he will not have the pleasure of seeing the Very Rev. Father, but he extends the hospitality of Brother Achille. Recalls how the Italian Territory has been closed to him since 1870 since he failed to appear for military enlistment. Beseeches him to stop by his family and give them news of him.
• CCMM 3/48 Author : A Catholic missionary east of the Mississippi River c1836
  Pages 9 & 10 of a diary or book of reminiscences of a Catholic missionary working among Indians east of the Mississippi River. He speaks of beginning to speak and understand the language. His greatest fear is that the Government desires to transport the Indians to the other side of the Mississippi.
• CCMM 3/49 Author : Gordon nd
• CCMM 3/49 Recipient : Mr. Woodstock nd
  Photostats of a letter of explanation and accompanying documents regarding a purported Communist plan for an uprising in Spain directly after the Presidential election in 1936.
• CCMM 3/50 Author : G. E. W. 1895/1205
• CCMM 3/50 Recipient : "My dear 'Over-Lord'" 1895/1205
  A brief note saying he is sending off the paper by express the next day. He emphasizes he had sent all the copy, but his assistant mixed things up.

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