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• CCMM 1/34 #2 Recipient : "Rev. dear Sir" 1846/0726
  Negative photograph of a two-page letter in which the Bishop sends condolences upon the death of Rev. Hand. He also writes of sending three young men into orders as soon as they are ready and asks they be sent back to him when they have finished.
• CCMM 1/34 #3 Author : William Tyler (Bishop of Providence, R.I.) 1847/0512
• CCMM 1/34 #3 Recipient : Rev. D. Moriarity 1847/0512
  Negative photograph of a one-page letter in which the Bishop gives dispensation of 18 months to a man too young to be ordained a priest. He asks Moriarity to send on the other young priests as soon as they are ready.
• CCMM 1/34 #4 Author : Peter Taaffe 1847/1029
• CCMM 1/34 #4 Recipient : Dr. Woodlocke 1847/1029
  Negative photograph of a three-page letter in which Taaffe announces his arrival at the Bishop's house (Bishop Tyler of Providence) and requests that Dr. Woodlocke send as soon as possible his formal certificate of ordination. He reports that he is engaged in teaching a class in Ecclesiastical History.
• CCMM 1/35 Author : Al. C. Bara_bo (Prefect, Vatican, Rome) 1865/0730
• CCMM 1/35 Recipient : Augustin Verot (Bishop of Savannah) 1865/0730
  A letter written in Italian relaying the Pope's offering of the Monumental Collection consisting of 16 volumes. An invitation to Rome is authorized for someone to receive the volumes.
• CCMM 1/36 Author : Father T. Assesi, S.J. 1893/0201
  A fragment (one page) of a printed letter. Describes missionary functions at Ranchi including a comparison of money spent on rice for the peasants with that of other charitable organizations. It defends the expenditures of the mission for the "new Christians" who are brought closer to God. In French.
• CCMM 1/37 Author : J. G. Berry nd
  A statement regarding Navajo artifacts. While excavating for a canal, he and others discovered a small cavern containing a wide variety of objects made and used by the Navajo Indians.
• CCMM 1/38 Author : Father Bertrand, CP
  An 18-page article about Margaret Reilly (a.k.a. Thorn) and her miracles at the Sisters of the Good Shepherd Convent in Peekskill New York -- how a crucifix in blood appeared on the wall in her room, how she received the stigmata and vestiges of scourging periodically, how she had a crucifix emblazoned in blood on her heart, and her marvelous life of faith.
• CCMM 1/39 Author : Lewis B. Binsse ?18__/0709
  A small calling card inviting the recipient to come take tea that evening.
• CCMM 1/40 Folder : Hesburgh-Hawley-Bird Correspondence 1956
  A series of letters between Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, Rev. Ernest Hawley, and Professor Otto Bird regarding "new and untried, central geometric proofs" figured out by Rev. Hawley. Included is a brief autobiographical sketch by Rev. Hawley, a complete sketch of Hawley's deductions in manuscript form, and reviews by Professor Otto Bird.
• CCMM 1/41 #1 Author : Bishop John Martin Henni of Milwaukee 1859,1865
• CCMM 1/41 #1 Author : Bishop Adolph of Sandwich C.W. 1859,1865
• CCMM 1/41 #1 Author : Bishop Armand Francis M. Charbonnel of Toronto 1859,1865
  Four separate recommendations--in French, English, Latin, and French-- for Rev. Louis Bissey regarding his request for transfer from Indiana to Louisiana for health reasons. All are recorded on the same sheet of paper.
• CCMM 1/41 #2 Author : Rev. A. Lafont 1866/0128
• CCMM 1/41 #2 Recipient : Rev. Louis Bissey 1866/0128
  A letter of rejection from the Archbishop of New York, written in French. No post was available for Rev. Bissey at the time of his request.
• CCMM 1/42 Author : Andrew J. Boyle (Professor of Chemistry, Notre Dame) nd
  Two lists--one handwritten, one typed--of Special Chemical Requirements [estimated] for the Elementary Organic Laboratory. The lists designate item no., quantity, chemical/material type, and other specifications.
• CCMM 1/43 Author : (illegible) 1894/0210
• CCMM 1/43 Recipient : Leopoldo Bracony (sculptor, of France) 1894/0210
  An authorization written in Italian for Leopoldo Bracony of France to scuplt in marble the image of Pope Leo XIII.
• CCMM 1/44 Author : J.M.Brieyere (?) (Vicar General, London) 1875/1118
• CCMM 1/44 Recipient : Edward McNeigh 1875/1118
  The search for McNeigh's record of baptism yields a record of the name "McName" only, which was perhaps misunderstood for "McNeigh" Congratulates McNeigh on his happy choice.
• CCMM 1/45 Author : Agnes M. Browne (Darling, Montana) 1878/0602
• CCMM 1/45 Recipient : "my dear brother" 1878/0602
  She relays the safe arrival of their mother in Montana, where she will stay for perhaps a year. She sends her brother, a Brother in a religious Community, her prayers for his health and well- being and tells him of family news. She urges him to write.
• CCMM 1/46 Author : Samuel Byerley (South Bend) 1843/1106
• CCMM 1/46 Recipient : Rev.John McCaffrey (President Mount St.Mary's College) 1843/1106
  A letter of Byerley's gratitude and praise of his family's new living situation in Indiana where his sons have excellent Catholic instruction by the priests of the Holy Cross and Brothers of St. Joseph. Included is a description of the College of Notre Dame, established under the auspices of Father Sorin. McCaffrey is requested to send copies of the regulations of Mount St. Mary's and St. Joseph's Colleges in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
• CCMM 1/47 #1 Recipient : Paul R. Byrne (ND Librarian) 1954/1112
  A letter regarding an artist's works he/she wishes to have sent for study and photographing. Also, about some missing pieces.
• CCMM 1/47 #2 Author : Paul R. Byrne (former ND Librarian) 1974/1218
• CCMM 1/47 #2 Recipient : James Corbett 1974/1218
  An attempt to answer Corbett's questions regarding certain manuscripts in the Rare Book Room of Notre Dame. Tells the history of the money to be used for the Dante Collection. Tells about his own health and that of his friend, Bowyer Campbell.
• CCMM 1/47 #3 Author : Paul R. Byrne (former ND Librarian) 1976/0512
• CCMM 1/47 #3 Recipient : James Corbett 1976/0512
  Relays the message of the death of his good friend, Bowyer Campbell.
• CCMM 1/48 Author : Ellen Caddu_ sat. 12
• CCMM 1/48 Recipient : "dear Rev. Sir" sat. 12
  Expresses deep gratitude for the amount of five pounds received for her assistance. Gives thanks to the Clergy for their benevolence which has allowed her to support her son, who is ill.
• CCMM 1/49 Author : Jack Cannon (Columbus, Ohio) 1949/0215
• CCMM 1/49 Recipient : George C. Martinet (Pennsylvannia) 1949/0215
  Requests Martinet to make hotel reservations in Pennsylvannia because he and his wife plan on attending the Knute Rockne Memorial Mass and Breakfast on March 27, 1949.
• CCMM 1/50 #1 Folder : Jose A. Caparo 1921/1019
  A promissary note stating that Caparo agrees to pay the sum total of $500.00 to the University of Notre Dame; the payments are to be used for the Endowment and development of the University.
• CCMM 1/50 #2 Author : S.P. Grace (Asst. VP, Bell Telephone Laboratories NY) 1932/0712
• CCMM 1/50 #2 Recipient : Dr. Jose A. Caparo 1932/0712
  Offers assistance to obtain for Caparo a transfer to the grade of Fellow in the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Sends along a list of Fellows for reference purposes. He is confident the transfer should be without difficulty.
• CCMM 1/50 #3 Author : Jose A. Caparo nd
  A document summarizing Caparo's thesis presented to the Dept. of Mathematics, the University of Chicago, for his Master of Arts degree. Title: "On the Problem of Apollonian Tactions."
• CCMM 1/50 #4 Folder : Jose A. Caparo 1941, nd
  Two brief clippings giving biographical information about Caparo and his wife.
• CCMM 1/51 Author : Father Joseph Cavanaugh, CSC nd
  A draft of Fr. Cavanaugh's dissertation regarding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, treating the topics of: "The Gifts in Scripture," "The Gifts are Habits," "The Regulation of Virtues," and "The Regulation of the Gifts."
• CCMM 1/52 Author : Henry Clay 1849/1027
• CCMM 1/52 Recipient : Lucretia Erwin (Clay's granddaughter) 1849/1027
  Acknowledges receipt of her letter in which she tells of her intention to become a nun. He does not disapprove of her choice, but counsels her to thoroughly consider and examine the consequences of her decision. He sends his affection and support and tells of his going to Washington, D.C. as a senator that autumn.
• CCMM 1/53 #1 Author : Nikita Khrushchev (Soviet Union) 1958/0228
• CCMM 1/53 #1 Recipient : Cyril Clemens (kin to Mark Twain,i.e. Samuel Clemens) 1958/0228
  A copy of a letter typed in Russian and English acknowledging receipt of Cyril Clemens' letter and book, "Jokes and Anecdotes about Mark Twain." The copy of the letter is dedicated to ND.
• CCMM 1/53 #2 Author : Franklin D. Roosevelt 1938/0419
• CCMM 1/53 #2 Recipient : Cyril Clemens (kin to Mark Twain,i.e. Samuel Clemens) 1938/0419
  A copy of a letter expressing thanks for the copy of Cyril Clemens' book. States that he is glad to sign the Notre Dame speech and returns it. The copy of the letter is dedicated to ND.
• CCMM 1/53 #3 Author : George N. Shuster (Assistant to the President) 1962/0423
• CCMM 1/53 #3 Recipient : Rev. Thomas T. McAvoy, CSC (Archivist) 1962/0423
  Cover letter enclosing the two Clemens letter described above.
• CCMM 1/54 #1 Author : Hugh McCullough (Secretary of Treasury) 1868/0219
• CCMM 1/54 #1 Recipient : Schuyler Colfax (Speaker of the House of Representives) 1868/0219
  A letter regarding a certain bell cast and imported from France for St. Mary's College. The Treasury Department cannot waive the duty tax, though Lt. General William T. Sherman urges the Department to do so.
• CCMM 1/54 #2 Author : Schuyler Colfax (Vice President) 1876/0318
• CCMM 1/54 #2 Recipient : Professor T. S. Howard 1876/0318
  A postal card explaining that since he [Colfax] lectured at Adrian, Michigan the previous night, he was not able to attend the celebration or to send his regrets.
• CCMM 1/54 #3 Author : Schuyler Colfax 1882/0726
• CCMM 1/54 #3 Recipient : Mr. Smith (machinist) 1882/0726
  A postal card relaying information about certain doors for sale which Mr. Smith might be interested in.
• CCMM 1/55 Author : Abbe C. A. Collet (of the Archdiocese of Quebec) 1899/0727
• CCMM 1/55 Recipient : Gustave Rouband (at Lourdes, France) 1899/0727
  A short note written in French offering homage and recommending the Abbe Emile Gaubreau, of the diocese of St. Paul, Minnesota.
• CCMM 1/56 Folder : Notes and articles regarding Alexis Comparet
  A collection of three documents: a magazine article written about Alexis Comparet (a Colorado artist-painter of French origin) which offers a brief biographical sketch of his life and his work; a page of a thesis describing paintings of Comparet's; and A transcription of Comparet's obituary in Denver's DAILY NEWS, 19 July 1960.
• CCMM 1/57 Author : Anna F. Connor, Rock Island 1905/1023
• CCMM 1/57 Recipient : "my dear friend" 1905/1023
  A letter acknowledging the kind thoughts and deeds of the friend. Regrets not being able to see and entertain Archbishop Seton.
• CCMM 1/58 Author : James A. Corcoran (St. Charles Seminary) 1884/0310
• CCMM 1/58 Recipient : "dear sir" 1884/0310
  A brief letter explaining reasons for his delay. He wrote a piece and hopes to have fulfilled his [the recipient of the letter's] wishes.
• CCMM 1/59 Author : Mr. and Mrs. William J. Corcoran 1918/0419
  A card announcing the birth of their son, William James Corcoran, born April 19, 1918.
• CCMM 1/60 Author : Enrique Cordova (Attorney, San Salvador) 1945,1947
• CCMM 1/60 Author : Carlos Salazar (Guatemala) 1945,1947
• CCMM 1/60 Recipient : Luis Beltranena Valladarez (Notre Dame, Indiana) 1945,1947
  A collection of letters regarding the Central American Union, i.e. the possibility of uniting the countries of Central America, which mention details of meetings of the Constituent Assembly (1921), opinions of the causes of the unionist failures, etc. Letters are in English and Spanish.
• CCMM 1/61 Author : Marie Cosnard 1863/0109
• CCMM 1/61 Recipient : "Reverend Father" 1863/0109
  A letter (in French) wishing good tidings in the New Year and offering gossip from her town, where it may be assumed the Reverend Father had previously been pastor. Specific news mentioned: little Marie Sougeray "gave her soul up to God in heaven on Christmas Day"; the new pastor in town seems very organized and knowledgeable; and a new religious hospital is being built to everyone's pleasure.
• CCMM 1/62 Author : Bing Crosby 1950/1220
• CCMM 1/62 Recipient : Rev. Charles M. Carey, CSC 1950/1220
  A letter expressing thanks for information on the Notre Dame NROTC program and about the prospects of his son, Gary Crosby, attending Notre Dame, though he [Gary] is not a strong math student.
• CCMM 2/1 Author : Mary Davis (South Bend) 18__?
• CCMM 2/1 Recipient : Father _____ 18__?
  A letter (partially torn) asking for money with which to pay the rent.
• CCMM 2/2 Author : Luis de la Rosa (Washington) 1849/0105
• CCMM 2/2 Recipient : "my dear sir" 1849/0105
  Copy of a letter in which he acknowledges receipt of the Catholic Almanac, with its information on the newly acquired Territories of the United States. He sends along a small work of his own about the work of the Guadalupe Friars who have Missions in the West, and elaborates on what he knows of the mission situation.
• CCMM 2/3 Author : B. F. DeCosta 1879/1119
• CCMM 2/3 Recipient : "Rev. and dear sir" 1879/1119
  A letter enclosing a statement regarding the desirability of an American Cardinal. The statement is written on the back of a printed letter sent by the Citizens' Committee on High License (New York, 29 October 1888) which tried to arrange concerted action by all the clergy of the state to support Temperance legislation.
• CCMM 2/4 Folder : Edward Denn 1987
  A collection of copies of letters and a story/euology ["Everyone has his own Nick Denn Story"] about Nicholas Edward Denn. The story is praised by various Church and Baseball leaders who received copies of the booklet. l
• CCMM 2/5 #1 Author : Rev. Maurice d'Hulst (Paris) 1888/0403
• CCMM 2/5 #1 Recipient : "Mon Reverend Pere" 1888/0403
  A brief letter written in French.
• CCMM 2/5 #2 Author : Rev. Maurice d'Hulst (Paris) 1888/04
• CCMM 2/5 #2 Recipient : "Mon Reverend Pere" 1888/04
  Two brief letters daterd April 1 and 3, 1888. In French.
• CCMM 2/6 Author : Maria L. Dillon (Syracuse) 18__/0207
• CCMM 2/6 Recipient : "dear Father" 18__/0207
  A letter requesting the favor of his influence to get her a teach position at a school. She tells that she has studied such subjects as Geography, History, Philosophy, and more for seven years at a Convent.
• CCMM 2/7 #1 Author : W. H. Drapier (South Bend) 1864/0718
• CCMM 2/7 #1 Recipient : General John Miller (Nashville, Tennessee) 1864/0718
  A letter in which Drapier tells of the birth of a daughter. He acknowledges favors, and states his preference for a place and type of employment, invoking Miller's help.
• CCMM 2/7 #2 Author : J. F. "Sam" Dunne (University of Santa Clara) 1934/0713
• CCMM 2/7 #2 Recipient : Rev. Patrick H. Dolan, CSC 1934/0713
  Dunne donates the Drapier letter and comments on Joe Boland, Elmer Layden, and a Communist-inspired strike in Santa Clara, California.
• CCMM 2/7 #3 Author : President John F. O'Hara, CSC 1934/0724
• CCMM 2/7 #3 Recipient : Rev. Patrick H. Dolan, CSC 1934/0724
  Copy of a letter acknowledging Dolan's donation of the Drapier letter.
• CCMM 2/7 #4 Author : President John F. O'Hara, CSC 1934/0725
• CCMM 2/7 #4 Recipient : J. F. "Sam" Dunne (University of Santa Clara) 1934/0725
  Copy of a letter acknowledging Dunne's donation of the Drapier letter.
• CCMM 2/8 Author : J. W. Duntley (President of Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co) 1900/0702
• CCMM 2/8 Recipient : Mr. H. Glaenzer (Paris) 1900/0702
  A letter of introduction to Mr. Mackenzie, son of his personal friend. Duntley would appreciate any favors or courtesies shown while Mr. Mackenzie is in Europe.
• CCMM 2/9 Author : Joseph Ederer (postulant) 1875/0708
  An Interrogatory [biographical questionaire] for Postulants applying for admission into the CSC.
• CCMM 2/10 Folder : John Joseph Edward 1878/0717
  A birth announcement of John Joseph Edward, son of Patrick Stone and Sarah McLellon Edward, born on July 17, 1878.
• CCMM 2/11 Author : Lizzie Edwards 187_/0908
• CCMM 2/11 Recipient : Her Father 187_/0908
  A letter advising her father of her knee injury and operation. She sends her love to her family from the National Surgical Institute in Indianapolis.
• CCMM 2/12 Author : Mrs (?) Lewes / George Eliot (?) / Marian Evans ? /05
  Several fragments of a letter about household repairs. Lacks addressee and signature of its author.
• CCMM 2/13 Author : Rev. Michael Ennis 1786
  A lengthy sermon (prepared for Magadelan's Day 1786) revolving around a passage from Luke, "and behold a woman in the city, who was a sinner."
• CCMM 2/14 Author : A. R. Erskine (President of Studebaker Corporation) 1919/0130

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