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• CCMM 2/14 Recipient : South Bend Citizens at a Dinner in Erskine's Honor 1919/0130
  A transcription of the address given by Erskine at a complimentary dinner in his honor, in which Erskine announces plans for a new Studebaker plant in South Bend, Indiana.
• CCMM 2/15 Author : Sister M. Agnes Fagan (St. Mary's Convent, Augusta) 1885/1126
• CCMM 2/15 Recipient : Mrs. B.W.B. Robins 1885/1126
  Acknowledges receipt of the favor she sent. Regrets she has no other mememto of Mrs. Robins' brother than a prayer of his. Sends best wishes and prayers for her family.
• CCMM 2/16 #1 Author : James A. Farley 1974/0513
• CCMM 2/16 #1 Recipient : Frederick J. Buck (Admin. Director, Yonkers Raceway) 1974/0513
  A letter in which Farley tells Buck he has been selected Laetare Medalist for 1974. He is thrilled by the honor awarded him. The ceremony is to be held in New York. He also includes copies of later, pertinent materials from the Congressional Record and a newsletter.
• CCMM 2/16 #2 Author : W. Joseph Embser 1983
• CCMM 2/16 #2 Recipient : President Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC 1983
  A letter to Hesburgh enclosing the above Farley material and mentioning Hesburgh's mother and John Terry; and a copy of Hesburgh's thank-you.
• CCMM 2/17 Author : Angelo Ferri (member, Royal Academy of Belle Arti) 1808/0724
  An appraisal of a painting by Lucca d'Ola__ (?) . Ferri describes the painting as a representation of the Visit of the Magi Kings and sets the price at 1,750 lire. In Italian.
• CCMM 2/18 Author : Fr.Fidelis of the Cross, OP 1900/1218
• CCMM 2/18 Recipient : Mother Theresa Barr, RSCJ 1900/1218
  A letter from St. Michaels's Passionist Monestray in which he tells of Father Hugh's death. He was able to be there at the end and to speak at his funeral. He had much admiration for the religious man.
• CCMM 2/19 Author : Fr. Fidelis of the Cross, O.P. (Valparaiso, Indiana) 1888/0218
• CCMM 2/19 Recipient : Mr. Edgerly 1888/0218
  A letter in which he tells Edgerly he has no more photographs of himself, but thinks Fr. William Pardow, S.J., may give up one of his. He acknowledges receipt of his letter. Asks for prayers, as cholera is raging and there are difficulties.
• CCMM 2/20 Author : Maggie J. Fitzpatrick (College of the ?, Lombardy, IT) 1888
  Two fragile handwritten manuscripts entitled "Mercedes or Faithful unto Death" and "Rosa Mystica or the Wayside Legend."
• CCMM 2/21 Author : Rev.(?) John Foley (Baltimore) 1888/0429
• CCMM 2/21 Recipient : "Rt. Rev. and dear Friend" 1888/0429
  A letter in which he tells of going to W. [Washington?] to see Col. [William H (?)] Truesdale, Arthur Pue Gorman, and S. Jujully (?). Says the opposition is not to the road, but to the manner of building it. The committee will decide about it.
• CCMM 2/22 Author : Edward Fragert (?) (ND de Torce, France) 1867/0601
• CCMM 2/22 Recipient : Rev. T. Chappe (?) 1867/0601
  A letter in which he says he is again in France, and that he had the honor of speaking with the Holy Father, Pius IX. He relays hi conversation with the Holy Father, who advised him to re-enter th Congregation of the Holy Cross (CSC). He does so.
• CCMM 2/23 Author : J. B. Fremont 18__ (?)
• CCMM 2/23 Recipient : Mrs. Townsend 18__ (?)
  Acknowledges receipt of her letter complete with the copy of the telegram, which gave him great comfort. Points out that family separation is very difficult, especially in hard times, and he offers his condolences.
• CCMM 2/24 Folder : Henry B. Froning (Department of Chemistry, Notre Dame) 1926-1960
  Copies of a number of documents concerning Froning, including newsletters and clippings praising Froning's accomplishments, letters nominating him to various positions of responsibility, and obituaries. Correspondents include President John F. O'Hara, CSC; President Hugh L. O'Donnell, CSC; Vice President John J. Cavanaugh, CSC; Dean Francis Boland, CSC; and James M. Jenet (Brother Justinian). Topics include the Nieuwland Science Building, the accreditation of the Chemistry Department, the Centennary Committee, and a special Notre Dame Committee for National Defense.
• CCMM 2/25 Author : James (?) A. Garfield 1880/1202
• CCMM 2/25 Recipient : Thomas H.S. Hameosley (Washington, D.C.) 1880/1202
  Expresses thanks for the copy of the register of the U.S. Army which he sent.
• CCMM 2/26 Folder : Thomas Kekich 1947, nd
  An autograph of Mahatma Ghandi on a cancelled check (1847/1127). Accompanying it are letters and other material about its donor, Thomas Kekich.
• CCMM 2/27 Author : George H. Giffany (U.S. Army, Fort Admas, RI) 1895/0609
• CCMM 2/27 Recipient : Edwin L. Edgerly 1895/0609
  Giffany, a member of Battery D, 4th US Artillery Regiment, Acknowledges receipt of Edgerly's letter and request. Will send A photograph of himself for public notice. Gives a brief autobiographical sketch of his life. He converted to Catholicism at the age of 24 under the influence of Rev. T. H. Kinsella.
• CCMM 2/28 Author : Franciscus Kelly (Bishop of Derry, Ireland) 1857/0711
• CCMM 2/28 Recipient : Edward Gileen 1857/0711
  Written in Latin, a testimonial letter and exeat to Edward Gileen granted by the Bishop. Complete with wax seal.
• CCMM 2/29 Author : Robert B. Gordon 1928/0613
• CCMM 2/29 Recipient : Dr. Sampson 1928/0613
  A letter regarding botanical fieldwork in Indiana. Describes the forests and tree types. Says he is learning approved methods of forest surveying and timber measuration from Kellogg.
• CCMM 2/30 Folder : "Chet" Donald Chester Grant 1973/1129
  A copy of a letter from Chet Grant's 'sketch book' regarding the viewing of the feature length film, THE SPIRIT OF NOTRE DAME, and the pilot episode for a projected television series on Notre Dame that never got off the ground; and some of Grant's writings about these films.
• CCMM 2/31 Author : Pierre Jean Guyader (Kergoudic, France) 1884/1019
• CCMM 2/31 Recipient : Father C. Guyader 1884/1019
  A letter written in French.
• CCMM 2/32 #1 Recipient : Brother Edward L. Hearn 1929/0211
  A ticket written in Italian giving permission to attend the anniversary celebration of the coronation of the Pope Pius XI.
• CCMM 2/32 #2 Author : William J. McGinley (Secretary, Knights of Columbus) 1929/0311
• CCMM 2/32 #2 Recipient : Edward W. Fahey, SP (Saint Paul, MN) 1929/0311
  Encloses and explains the above ticket.
• CCMM 2/33 Author : Herdersche Publishing Company (Freiburg, Germany) 1894/0926
• CCMM 2/33 Recipient : "Reverend and Very Venerable Father" 1894/0926
  A letter written in German acknowledging receipt of his letter. Is interested in publishing an English version of Rev. M. Meschler's book, "The Gift of the Holy Pentecost." There may be publishing restrictions involved.
• CCMM 2/34 #1 Author : John F. O'Hara, CSC (Prefect of Religion, Notre Dame) 1933/0716
• CCMM 2/34 #1 Recipient : John T. "Jack" Higgins '22 1933/0716
  Expresses thanks for the report sent on the Van Wallace association. Tells of attending speaking engagements in Jackson and Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
• CCMM 2/34 #2 Author : President Charles L. O'Donnell, CSC 1932/0409
• CCMM 2/34 #2 Recipient : John T. "Jack" Higgins '22 1932/0409
  Expresses thanks for his contribution to the Rockne Memorial Field House. Realizes that support for this project has been stunted due to national distress.
• CCMM 2/35 Author : Father Joe Housen, CSC (Austin, Texas) 1965/1102
• CCMM 2/35 Recipient : "Padre John" 1965/1102
  On account of their long-standing friendship, he sends news and photographs for the Province Review. At the event [the dedication of a school ?], present among others were City Council members and Holy Cross Sisters, Brothers, and Priests. Speaks of strides made to help the Latin Americans get to their merited place in American life.
• CCMM 2/36 Author : Father Paul Jansions (Vincennes) 1870/0526
• CCMM 2/36 Recipient : "Mon Rev. et bien cher Pere" 1870/0526
  A letter written in French about his recent return to Vincennes after a lengthy voyage. Requests him to extend his regards to Fathers Shortis and Ruthmann, and to the Sisters of the Asylum, and to the good Mother Provincial.
• CCMM 2/37 Author : R.D. Joyce (Boston) 1882/0124
• CCMM 2/37 Recipient : "Ned" 1882/0124
  A letter introducing Reverend Doctor Howley.
• CCMM 2/38 #1 Author : Professor C. Schroten (?) 1937/0403
• CCMM 2/38 #1 Recipient : Theodore Just (American Midland Naturalist Exchange) 1937/0403
  A postal card written from Zurich. In German.
• CCMM 2/38 #2 Author : Hans Molisch (Vienna) 1936/1203
• CCMM 2/38 #2 Recipient : Theodore Just (American Midland Naturalist Exchange 1936/1203
  A letter. In German.
• CCMM 2/39 Author : D.V. Kelly (San Francisco, California) 1906/1111
• CCMM 2/39 Recipient : B. Johns (Notre Dame) 1906/1111
  Requests for an English translation of the Roman Breviary by the Marquis of Butte.
• CCMM 2/40 #1 Author : an unknown 17-year-old 1963/1215
  A poem copied from the NY Journal-American. It is written from the point of view of John F. Kennedy in heaven looking down at the family memebers he left behind.
• CCMM 2/40 #2 Author : V. A. Polushkin (Moscow Academy of Sciences) 1963/1130
• CCMM 2/40 #2 Recipient : Robert F. Gordon (American Midland Naturalist Exchange 1963/1130
  A letter typewritten in the Cyrilic alphabet expressing condolences in connection with the grievous loss of President John F. Kennedy. Attached is a memo from VP for Advanced Studies Robert E. Gordon's to the University Archivist transmitting the letter.
• CCMM 2/41 Author : John Kidd 1898
  A four-stanza poem entitled "Peace be unto You."
• CCMM 2/42 #1 Author : Rev. Anthony Konings, CSSR (Howard Co., Maryland) 1877/0423
• CCMM 2/42 #1 Recipient : "Dear Friend" 1877/0423
  A letter requesting the favor of a copy of Cardinal Franchi's reply to Archbishop Alemany about the Old Hibernians. Tells of Fr. Held's death.
• CCMM 2/42 #2 Author : Rev. Anthony Konings, CSSR (Howard Co., Maryland) 1877/0430
• CCMM 2/42 #2 Recipient : "Dear Friend" 1877/0430
  Expresses thanks for the letters of Bishops O'Connell and Seghers Requests the answer of the Prefect of the Propaganda from Bishop Seghers so as to make a better judgment himself about those that are 'exempt' versus 'dispensed'.
• CCMM 2/43 #1 Author : President John F. O'Hara, CSC c1935
• CCMM 2/43 #1 Recipient : Fr. Fiedler c1935
  A brief commentary accompanying a broadside which indicts Victor de Kubinyi (ex-priest ex-bishop). Says that this man originated the schism in the South Bend Hungarian parish in 1910 or thereabouts.
• CCMM 2/43 #2 Folder : Broadside regarding Victor de Kubinyi c1910
  A broadside that reads as follows: "Victor de Kubinyi of 35 West 71st Street, N.Y.C. (ex-priest ex-bishop) Forger and Embezzler now Fugitive from Justice, In violation of Criminal Code Sec. 1292A, Notify Magistrate Court Immediately, 314 West 54th St., Victim's Protective Committee."
• CCMM 2/44 Author : Jack Lethbridge (Minim 1927-1929) 1980/1107
• CCMM 2/44 Recipient : President Theodore Hesburgh, CSC 1980/1107
  A poem entitled "Notre Dame!" about people, things, and events particular to the Notre Dame experience.
• CCMM 2/45 Author : Patrick MacDonough '1903 1978/0801
• CCMM 2/45 Recipient : Rev. Thomas Blantz, CSC (University Archivist) 1978/0801
  A collection of poems, letters, and biographical data re MacDonough. MacDonough served some 50 years as a host on Ellis Island, N.Y. welcoming immigrants.
• CCMM 2/46 Author : Charles P. MacHugh (Instructor at Notre Dame) 1895/0919
• CCMM 2/46 Recipient : "My dear Nora" 1895/0919
  Says he sent on a Catalogue of the Univeristy [Notre Dame] but has yet to receive an answer. He hopes that she is not in any trouble, or worse yet is angry with him or 'forgotten' him. Urges her to write.
• CCMM 2/47 Author : Rev. Sylvester Malone (Pastor, Ss Peter & Paul Albany) 18__
  A last page of a letter only, thus no date or addressee. Malone praises Notre Dame University, the noble guidance of Fr. Sorin, the devotion of Sisters of Holy Cross who served the wounded and dying of the Civil War. Remarks that their sacrifices and patriotism, and those of the Holy Catholic Church made for an arm of brave men who won Union for the States.
• CCMM 2/48 Recipient : Guinoisseau F. Martin 1841/0702
  A certificate of character and residence written. In French.
• CCMM 2/49 Author : Theobald Mathew 1852/0308
• CCMM 2/49 Recipient : Mr. Mahoney 1852/0308
  Expresses thanks for things [books?] forwarded which were interesting. Decided not to enlist the help of Louis Napoleon, but the Citizens of Cork instead. Will send on the results of the County Election.
• CCMM 2/50 Author : Victor Mauroit 1845-1846
  A handwritten algebra notebook with lessons in French instructed by Professor M. Dave.
• CCMM 2/52 Folder : Francis C. McAlaine 1880/1206
  A naturalization paper for Francis C. McAlaine, a native of Ireland, who at about age 28 years, embarked at Dublin and arrived at New York in 1853.
• CCMM 2/52 Author : Rev. Joseph G. McAuley (a priest from Liverpool) c1930
  A recollection of his impression of Notre Dame. He regards it as 1) a source of pride for every American Catholic; 2) a national institution giving a background to American Catholics in the eyes of their fellows; and 3) a universal Catholic possession of which to be proud. It compares favorably to Oxford.
• CCMM 2/53 Author : James McDermott, M.A. (St. Charles College) 1885/0901
  A book of popular recitations suitble for the classroom. Includes pieces by Cato, Edgar Allen Poe, Henry Longfellow, and others.
• CCMM 2/54 #1 Author : Mary Loretto McGrail 1955/0324
• CCMM 2/54 #1 Recipient : "dear Fathers" at the CATHOLIC BOY Magazine 1955/0324
  Requests that a subscription to CATHOLIC BOY magazine be sent to her grand-nephew. She praises Catholic literature and mentions that the late Father Thomas E. Walsh was her great uncle.
• CCMM 2/54 #2 Author : H. Stegman, CSC (Catholic Boy Magazine) 1955/0401
• CCMM 2/54 #2 Recipient : Rev. Thomas Blantz, CSC (Archivist) 1955/0401
  Stegman transmits the above letter to the archives.
• CCMM 2/55 Author : Robert Roy Macgregor (Head, Sociology Department, ND) 1925/0704
• CCMM 2/55 Recipient : President, University of Wisconsin 1925/0704
  A copy of a letter in which Macgregor writes seeking a position at the University of Wisconsin since he and his family are Presbyterian and the religious atmosphere of Notre Dame presents him with difficulties.
• CCMM 2/56 Author : Rev. J. McLaughlin (England) 1902/0305
• CCMM 2/56 Recipient : Rev. E. P. Graham (St. John's Rectory, Ohio) 1902/0305
  McLaughlin was forwarded his communication. He in turn forwards on a copy of "The Divine Plan." Also included are two 1937 letters regarding the donation of this letter to ND.
• CCMM 2/57 Author : William Middelschulte (Evanston) 1920/0517
• CCMM 2/57 Recipient : John J. Becker (Music Department) 1920/0517
  A letter to Becker in which he alludes to enclosed notes of Organ Recital programs at Notre Dame in 1920. He reveals that Becker will most likely make his own edition of them. The notes consist of a listing of pieces and their composers, and also a description of the pieces and renowned organists.
• CCMM 2/58 Author : M___(?) Caroll Mirn (New York) 1925/0608
• CCMM 2/58 Recipient : Mr. Whitell? 1925/0608
  A letter in which she writes of invitations sent to Mr. & Mrs. Stephens, the Sullivans, and Mr. Murray Crane for some evening occasion as Whitell? requested.
• CCMM 2/59 Author : C. S. Mitchell (ND '1894) 1952/1229
• CCMM 2/59 Recipient : President of the University of Notre Dame 1952/1229
  A letter concerning a geographical map which he encloses detailing LaSalle's wanderings in Texas. He prides himself on his knowledge of the lay of the land, and specifically mentions the location of Fort St. Louis.
• CCMM 2/60 #1 Author : E. P. Mond 1893/0316
• CCMM 2/60 #1 Recipient : "my dear Maggie" 1893/0316
  Tells of leaving San Francisco on the "Overland Flyer" [train], avoiding a blizzard, and arriving 14 hours late in Chicago. He acknowledges receipt of her letters and looks forward to seeing her in the next week.
• CCMM 2/60 #2 Author : E. P. Mond 1893/0306
• CCMM 2/60 #2 Recipient : "dear Maggie" 1893/0306
  Announces his arrival in San Francisco. He said Mass at the convent and spent the day with Mother Baptist, Sister Elizabeth, Fr. King, and Fr. MacSweeny. Describes the convent and its expansive grounds. He will travel on to Chicago.
• CCMM 2/61 Author : National Monument Committee, New York 1898
  A mailing and two announcements regarding the proposed monument to the heroes of Cuban and Manilan battlefields, and those of the battleship MAINE. The mailing requests copies of sermons or speeches preached on 'Soldier's Memorial Day' Sunday November 27th. These will be bound and placed in a special compartment in the monument. The announcements concern "Soldier's Memorial Day.
• CCMM 2/62 Author : William O'Brien (member of Parliament) 1887/0808
• CCMM 2/62 Recipient : Rev. Lady Superior 1887/0808
  A facsimile (?) of a letter in which O'Brien expresses his wish to give more material assistance to the bazaar on behalf of the orphanage. He praises the great and charitable work of the Lady Superior.
• CCMM 3/1 Author : Sister Mary O'Connor (Convent of Mercy, Co.Galway IRE) 1881/0212

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