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Lists of contents written on scrap paper and envelopes which detail papers previously held in the basement of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes document entitled ‘Archives of the Irish Province’ with box numbers.

Programme of events for the S. Ignatius College Rowing Club (thirteenth) annual regatta.

Account ledger of receipts and expenses for St Ignatius, Galway. Receipts include church collections, intentions, pensions (record of the payment of school fees entered as paid, in instalments). Expenses include travel, food (butter, bread, vegetables, meat, fish, and fowl) stamps, milk, oil, candles, wages, printing and clothing repairs. Also includes handwritten inserts of expenses such as Gas (January 1892).

Custom books of the Irish Jesuit Province, some annonated.

• 1896 (2 copies, 35pp);
• 1897 (2 copies, 35pp);
• 1899 (2 copies, 32pp);

Typed leaflet entitled ‘Rules of St Ignatius Union’ which were adopted at the first general meeting of the Union, held at St Ignatius College. Printed by Philip O'Gorman, Galway.

File of handwritten documents setting out rules and regulations for juniors and scholastics in Irish Jesuit formation colleges. Relates to Masses, prayer, timetables, dining, recreation, personal freedom, villas etc.

University results for Mungret College, Limerick.

Obituary for Fr Isaac Moore SJ.

Letter from Fr Joseph Hearn SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning an invitation to accept the Adelaide Mission.

Copy of probate of ‘The Last Will and Testament of Thomas Daly deceased’ and copy of will of Thomas Daly, Christchurch Place, Dublin left £300 to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ, Gardiner Street.

List of members of the Dublin Metropolitan Police Total Abstinence League of the Sacred Heart. Gives names, address and rank.

Handwritten register of attendance for the Congregation of the Children of Mary, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes name, address, date of reception and attendance. See also CM/GARD/2/2/3/14

Letter from William Barry, Dorchester, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England to Fr Matthew Russell SJ concerning a review he (William Barry) is writing of Fr Sheehan’s new book for 'The Catholic Times'.

Letter from Fr John Ryan SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning the Austro-Hungarian Mission in Australia and the possibility of unifying the two Missions.

Register of graduates of University College, Dublin, listing name, subject, year of graduation and whether B.A. or M.A.

Student no.1, 1884
McWeeney, Edmund

After, 1899, register of names and addresses (unknown connection), starting with F, with reference to Kilrush Branch, Down and Connor, Cork, Clonbury

A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning Mungret. Includes a letter written from St Mary's, Athlone remarking that if the Society of Jesus do not take Mungret then it will be offered to the Holy Ghost Fathers (nd, 11pp). Includes a letter written from the College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick concerning a meeting with the Bishop (Dr Butler). Remarks that the Bishop did not know that the Society was interested in taking Mungret '…otherwise he would not have consented to Lord Emly's request to invite the Fathers of the H. Ghost' (29 December 1881, 13pp). Includes a letter written from the College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick concerning a system of studies for Mungret. Remarks that the trustees have made a condition that agriculture must be taught but have agreed that the teaching of chemistry and botany would fulfil this condition. Refers to the Holy Ghost fathers efforts to get Mungret. (9 January 1882, 8pp). Includes letters relating to Fr Bourke's surrender of Mungret to the Bishop of Limerick (15 January 1882 - 10 February 1882, 4 items). Includes letters relating to the Bishop's acceptance of the Society's terms and conditions for Mungret. Asks Fr Provincial for a subscription to the Apostolic School. Refers to the clear distinction between the Lay school and Apostolic School. (24 February 1882- 6 March 1882, 3 items). Includes letters relating to the decision to follow the University rather than the Intermediate programme of studies at Mungret. (26 March 1882 - 31 March 1882, 4 items). Includes letters relating to the dedication of Mungret to the Sacred Heart. (15 August 1882 - 9 September 1882, 3 items).

Photograph of the senior cricket team at Mungret College, Limerick by R. T. Ford, successor to T O'Connor, Limerick.

Photographs of the Blake memorial tablet in the chapel at Mungret College.

Obituary of Mr Michael Hartnett SJ.

Sketches compiled by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on deceased members of the Society in Australia for 'Memorials of the Irish Province' including Frs John Cunningham SJ (1817-1858), and the pilgrimage to St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly before the Irish famine on the 'first Sundays' (Bona Mors) and Br Philip Reilly SJ (1784-1868).

Letter from Fr Peter O'Flinn SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn to Fr Patrick Keating SJ concerning the acceptance of an offer of Norwood, Sevenhill and a site for a church college and residence in Adelaide.

Documents relating to the 1899 Provincial Congregation.

Black and white supplement to the 'The Spear' by R. Coton Woodville, which is signed by R. Coton Woodville.

Address book of members of the Central Association of Graduates, University College, Dublin.

Circular letter issued on behalf of the Apostolic College of the Sacred Heart, Mungret Abbey, Limerick by Fr William Ronan SJ, seeking donations from American benefactors, issued from College of St Francis Xavier, 39 West 15th Street, New York City.

The papers represented in this collection are made up of, for the most part, copies of letters sent by Charles Gavan Duffy. It would appear that they were copied with the purpose of publishing them, probably in the Irish Monthly. Charles Gavan Duffy also corresponded with Fr Matthew Russell SJ, editor of the Irish Monthly, please see J27/47.

Crescent College Jubilee Album. Presented in 1951 by Miss Lily Doyle.

Catechism in Congolese written by R. Buyate SJ, Louvain used by Fr Willie Doyle SJ with his annotations.

Holograph letter from Richard Gallagher, 2 Inniscarraig, Western Road, Cork to his aunt Mary, wishing her ‘a very merry Christmas and a bright new year’.

List of students attending University College, Dublin detailing disciplines, subjects chosen, scholarships and studentships obtained, attendance at morning lectures and evening classes (B.A. and M.A.). Includes a list of Fellows, subjects taught by them, dates and number of students in attendance - this last list goes until 1901.

Obituaries of Fr Michael William Shallo SJ, which includes poetry, holograph letter from Fr Michael A. McKay SJ (30 January 1898) and black and white portrait photograph of Fr Shallo.

Text of a sermon preached by Rev. John Hughes SJ entitled 'Waste Products of Modern Civilisation' on behalf of The Magdalen Asylum, Gloucester Street, Dublin'.

Photocopy letter from Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ, The Presbytery, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr General concerning a letter Fr Keating received from John O'Reily, Archbishop of Adelaide and the suggestion that the Austro-Hungarian and Irish Mission should unite in Australia.

List of deceased Jesuits, on the Irish Jesuit mission to Australia, 1866-1898.

A file of poems written by Fr Patrick Connolly SJ.

Circular issued by Cardinal Mazzella, confirming that the Litany of the Sacred Heart may be said everywhere. (In Latin).

Letter from Rose Gallagher, sister of Fr Charles Flanagan, Castlefin, County Donegal to Fr [ ] concerning her brother Fr Charles Flanagan and some biographical details. Refers to his writings.

Poem written by [ ] in honour of Fr Charles Flanagan.

Obituary for Br Michael Azzopardi SJ. Others Jesuits on sheet includes Michael Waters, John Norton, Thomas Kelly, James Tuite, Jeremiah Kelleher and James Maguire (In Latin).

Copy of correspondence from T.H. Meynell, 37 Furnival Street, Holborn, London to Daniel Purcell, Solicitor, 58 Dame Street, Dublin regarding the Cleary will, Biale v Kenny.

Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Villa St, Joseph Rue Fregis 80, Cannes, France to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating concerning the Madena Mission. Remarks that following a consultation with the doctor, he has decided that his health would not hold up and his is better to remain where he is.

Miscellaneous costs between solicitor and client, Fr Thomas A Finlay SJ, for period 29 November 1896 to 14 November 1898.

Photograph of exterior views of the college at Valkenberg.

Photograph of view of the exterior of the college at Valkenburg.

A file of letters from Sr Mary Baptist Russell, St Mary's Hospital, San Francisco, California to her family in Ireland including her brothers Fr Matthew Russell SJ and Lord Russell of Killowen. Describes her life and work in California and discusses news from Ireland. Includes a letter to Arthur [ ] concerning Lord Russell of Killowen and his re-election but with a lower majority. Remarks 'Folks here do not seem quite so confident of Home Rule as they were a few weeks ago but all seem to say it must come in time.' Refers to Lord Russell's speech in the House of Commons. (7 July 1886, 8pp).

New testament in Congolese used by Fr Willie Doyle SJ in preparation for the Congo Mission (He did not partake in Congo Mission).

A file relating to the estate of Catherine Cleary and litigation between Raphael Ambrose Biale, Plaintiff and Frs Timothy Kenny, Alfred Murphy and Christina Hodgens, Alice Chamberlain, Anne Healy, Mary Lentaigne, Emily O'Brien, Mary Anne Cleary and Jane Denehey.

Photocopy of obituary for Fr Francis Murphy SJ.

Copy of notice of death for Br John Doyle SJ.

Crescent College Review, No.1, August 1897, 66pp.
Crescent College Review, No.1, Midsummer 1898, 118pp.
Presented in 1951 by Mr Joseph Purcell.

Copies of a publication entitled 'Our Australian Missions', 31 July 1896 (2 copies) and 1 September 1898

School journal from St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney entitled 'Our Alma Mater' (vol. 1 no. ix).

Album from Patrick O'Mara’s time as a student at Valkenberg, The Netherlands. The album contains farewell poems in German, Latin, Greek and English by O'Mara’s classmates; a series of photographs and numerous insertions. For preservation reasons the photographs have been removed from the album and are listed below in the order in which they appear. A note in pencil in the album indicates their original position. A photograph of the mill at Valkenburg appears to be missing between J552/ 33 and 34. Unrelated paper insertions have also been listed separately. Photographs of O'Mara at other stages in his early career in the Society of Jesus are included at the end of the album.

Note written by [ ] on the death of Fr Charles Gavan Flanagan in the West Indies. Pays tribute to his religious work and to his poetry and prose.

Photocopies of obituary for Fr John Norton SJ, and mounted studio portrait photograph of Fr Norton SJ, by Chancellor photographers.

Obituaries for Fr Thomas Kelly SJ.

Historical and biographical sketch of Reverend Thomas Kelly SJ, late of St Francis Xavier’s Church, Gardiner Street in ‘The Lamp’, Vol. LIV, Number 336 entitled ‘A Loss to Catholicity and the Late Rev. Thomas Kelly SJ’. With photograph on front cover.

Copy letter from Charles Gavan Duffy, 12 Boulevard Victor Hugo, Nice, France to Mr Timothy Daniel Sullivan praising his book 'Songs and Poems'. Discusses Sullivan's work. Concludes 'My eighty-fourth year will commence in a few days and I am weary with the thought that my life will end without seeing the Promised Land.

Volume containing information on retreats and missions given by Irish Jesuit priests. Includes information on the date of the retreat, the type of group to whom the retreat was given and the name of the person who gave the retreat or mission.

Copy of obituary for Br Eugene Duffy SJ.

Copy of the 'Journal of the Waterford and South East of Ireland Archaeological Society' containing an article by Fr Edmund Hogan SJ entitled 'Life of Father Stephen White, S.J., Theologian and Polyhistor', April 1897, pp 55 - 71.

Commemorative prayer card for the silver jubilee of the sodality of Our Lady of Christians, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Material related to shares given to Fr John Bannon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin in order for masses to be said for Mr Edward McDonough, Balmarino, Drogheda.

Book taken from the Cruise Library, St Francis Xavier Community, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin entitled 'Alphabetum divini amoris'. With note by Sir Francis R. Cruise 'This book was kindly given to me by my friend Mr Wm Watson - It is a slighlty modified version of an essay [wrongly] attributed to John Gerson - See Vol III. page 770. of his works. Dated. 1706.' (26 April 1897). Cruise Collect C. I.

A file relating to a case Daniel Ryan deceased, Kenny versus Ryan. Includes a letter from [ ], Solicitor, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning '...Delahunt's affair.' Continues 'The parties I got the money from are now pressing for payment.' (22 September 1897, 1p).

Album, with note on inside ‘Positive pack 1 (2897) Suggest No.2: Menton, France & No.17: Arch of Titus, Rome. Photographs have been removed from the album. Pencil annotations on the album (not in Mr Frank Browne SJ hand) are in written here in italic.

1. Sister Josephine, Ursuline, b. 1870
2. Menton (on reverse) ‘Photo taken by Fr Earley. Stormy on the sands at Humewood P.E. Nov – 1902’. (Humewood is a coastal area, Port Elizabeth, South Africa).
3. Cobh (on reverse) - ‘To dearest Joe With love From Sissie Oct. 31st 1902.
4. Menton
5. Rome
6. Rome
7. Rome
8. Fontana de Trevi (Rome)
9. (Menton, France)
10. Venice
11. San Marcs, Venice
12. Doge’s Palace, Venice
13. Via Appia
14. Via Appia
15. (Tour of Italy, Greece)
16. (Tour of Italy, Greece)
17. Arch of Titus, Rome
18. Rome
19. Rome
20. (Tour of Italy, Greece)
21. Pompeii?
22. Pompeii?
23. Naples
24. Genoa
25. Rome
26. Rome?
27. (altar)
28. Venice
29. Milan
30. (Switzerland)
31. (Switzerland?)
32. (Switzerland?)
33. (Switzerland?)
34. (Switzerland?)
35. (Switzerland?) 35
36. Menton?
37. Cork
38. 1 38 Sheet 2 Cork
39. 2 39 Timahoe
40. 3 40 Switzerland
41. 4 41 Switzerland?
42. 5 42 Switzerland? Bellanzama?
43. 7 43
44. 8 44 Monte Carlo?

Handwritten notebook detailing the early history of the Australian Mission (Victoria).

Obituary of Fr James Lynch SJ, and Br William Frayne SJ.

Letter from Fr General Luis Martin SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ and refers to Pope Leo XIII. (Printed; in Latin).

Day book of University College, Dublin detailing money spent (servants wages, milk, paper, stamps, wine, photo, newspapers, doctor, fruit, insurance...) and income (intentions, cheques, pension fee..).

Obituary for Mr Joseph Stephens SJ.

Copy of obituary for Br John Hanly SJ.

Photocopy of report from the 'Daily Nation' regarding the end of the annual retreat for the Dublin Metropolitan Police held in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

A file relating to the entitlements of Rev Luke Murphy SJ from his late father's will (John Murphy deceased).

Letters from Mother Gabriel of the Divine Will, Convent of Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin to her brother, Fr Patrick Duffy SJ concerning Fr Duffy's health and her own health. Includes a letter referring to the death of Hester Marie (31 August 1897, 8pp).

A file of letters from Thomas W. Allies, 82 Gloucester Place, Portman Square, London, England, Inishbofin, County Galway, Ireland and 3 Lodge Place, St Hohn's Wood, London, England to Fr Matthew Russell SJ.

Letter from Dr Richard A. Sheehan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, to Irish Fr Provincial Fr Patrick Keating, Hopes that the latter can send one or more Jesuit priests to conduct the clerical retreats in his diocese. Asks specifically for Fr Cullen SJ.

Handwritten account of the sale of property of the late John Lannigan, who in his will left to St Ignatius Church, his property in Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne which consisted of four houses, two shops and two cottages. It appears there was some difficulty with the sale.

A file of copy letters (one original letter written by an assistant/secretary and initialled by Charles Gavan Duffy) from Charles Gavan Duffy to Martin MacDermott.

• Includes a letter agreeing that the books mentioned by MacDermott would suit the series. Remarks that stories will be needed and advises where to look for them. A note on the letter indicates that MacDermott proposed to use Duffy's name for the series. Remarks 'The name you propose for the series bangs Bannagher! There is not a living man whom it would not turn into ridicule and contempt to employ his name in such a manner; that sort of distinction is reserved for the dead (15 December 1892, 4pp).
• Includes a letter discussing a book - 100 Best Irish Poems. Considers the amount of pages each poem will require and the poets that should be included. Remarks 'I don't know what your opinion of Mr. Yates (sic) may be: mine is that his verses are the perfection of commonplace. Miss Tynan has made a collection of Irish love poems in which she selects from Mr. Yeats the amours of a kitchen maid. He is however a very self-confident critic; and has recently disparaged Davis and MacCarthy and declared that the Spirit of the Nation contained nothing of any value except Ingram's song.' (17 September 1895, 4pp).
• Includes a letter praising MacDermott's Ballads and Songs. Expresses his joy at reading some of the entries but remarks 'At the same time I would be glad if there were two less of Davis and three less of Ferguson to be replaced by a specimen of Katherine Tynan, Ellen O'Leary, Dora Sigerson...' (6 March 1896, 3pp).
• Includes a letter encouraging MacDermott to write a memoir of McGee (13 December 1896, 5pp).
• Includes a letter mentioning three books that he would have liked to write but never got around to. Remarks that he would '...willingly transfer to you (MacDermott) and to scarcely any other person living.' (2 July 1897, 3pp).
• Includes pages of verse (n.d., 5pp).

Copy of obituary for Mr Laurence Brady SJ. Others Jesuits on sheet includes Matthew Maguire, Patrick Temple, John Scott, Patrick Killian, John Hanly and Eugene Duffy (In Latin).

Account notebook detailing money entries from bequests of Fr John Bannon SJ and Miss English’s assets. Includes expenditure such as ‘Mrs Gaffney’s funeral’ (14 August 1914).

Philips' Handy Atlas of the counties of Ireland.
George Philip & Son, London,

Previous edition torn from bound book. Contains pages 97-128.

A file containing the list of names of those attending St Ignatius College and the prize list for the college. These were sent to the Editor of the Clongownian.

A file of letters from Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to his sister Sr Mary Gabriel, Carmelite Convent, Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin concerning his life and work as a priest in Australia and elsewhere. The vast majority of the letters (over 50) are written from Australia describing in detail his work and life in this mission. Includes letters discussing his health, his sister's health, family matters, retreats and missions he gave in Australia and masses and prayers offered for the convent and community at Firhouse. Includes a letter from Fr Duffy, Ursuline Convent, St Joseph's, Sligo to Sr Mary Gabriel. Remarks 'Now that you and I are alone left of all we must, from this on, take on more than ever special interest in each other.' (6 August 1888, 4pp). Includes a letter informing his sister of his departure for Australia. Remarks 'Say God's will be done for it is the will of God. Don't fret about me, for before very long you and I will meet in a happy eternity.' (15 August 1888, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his sister's health and the loss of sight in one of her eyes. Encourages her not to read if she finds it a strain. Refers to the noviceship in her convent. Remarks 'Put away those gloomy thoughts about the noviceship. There is nothing wrong in your convent. Just let us keep on praying and trusting and leave the future to God.' (22 August 1891, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his move from North Shore to Hawthorn. Remarks that he has more work to do in Hawthorn and that it is 'more pressing'. Remarks 'As I write the weather is harsh and we have much sickness - the influenza - and many deaths.' (7 October 1891, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the death of Fr General (Fr Anderledy SJ) at Fiesole. Remarks 'He and I were fellow students in the Roman College of the Society, some 44 years ago! He was about my age. A warning to look out!' Refers to his change of address and remarks that he will be working at Kew, Melbourne. (letter dated 4 December 1891, 4pp, section dated 20 January 1892). Includes a letter written from New Zealand where he was conducting retreats. Remarks 'I am in my element.' Continues 'I like New Zealand very much a fine country and climate - greatly superior to Australia. Every one is kind to me and I get on well. Wellington is a nice clean city with a fine harbour and a brisk trade.' Describes a journey to Reefton to give a retreat to the Mercy nuns. Remarks that he made the journey on top of a stage coach 'Pretty smart going! Through the bush and over the mountains! Five horses to the coach and galloping all the time for nearly 4 days! What say you to that? But young men like me don't mind these things.' (this section dated 8 January 1893) (29 December 1892, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to his duties at St. Francis Xavier's College in Kew. Remarks that he is in charge of the Sodality of the B V Mary 'Tis from the sodalities in our colleges that the noviceship is recruited.' (7 February 1892, 4pp). Includes a letter describing a visit he made to one of the Melbourne hospitals to see an old friend, Edward Grennan, '…Irish and Catholic a native of Mountrath, Queen's county. He had been in the army - a cavalry regiment - Lord Cardigan's Light Brigade - had ridden in the famous charge - 25 October 1854. He is now the remnant of a well looking man - was then a youth of 20. Well we fraternized of course - he and I old Crimean-and fellow-soldiers. We chatted of the war, and of the Charge of the Light Brigade, his brigade in particular. Step by step we got along until I stood with him and his companions 600 strong - in thought and imagination - at the end of the valley - at the other end of which was the Russian Battery of some 10 or 12 pairs of canon.' Describes how the order was given to seize the guns. Continues 'Without a moments hesitation, the 600 are in their saddles and away they go…Oh! My poor fellows, my poor brave fellows! Over 600 they commence their ride to return later on all that was left of them about 200 men! Half an hour did the whole business.' (21 November 1896, 4pp).

Notebook containing the results of Examina Annua for the Irish Province. The results are listed under name in alphabetical order.

Silver medal to commemorate the 60th year of Queen Victoria’s reign given by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to exhibitors at ‘Countess Cadogan’s Irish Textile Exhibition, Dublin 1897.’

Material on James S. Duggan who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 11 August 1862
Entered: 23 September 1890
Left: 1897

List of candidates proposed for membership of the Sodality of Our Lady Help of Christians, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes members from Dublin establishments such as Pim Bros, McBirney's, Todd, Burns and Co. Ltd, Henry Street Warehouse, Arnotts, Clery and Co.

Prayer cards depicting the Shrine of Our Lady of Benada, Convent of the Sisters of Charity, Benada Abbey, County Sligo, with signature of Patrick Durcan written.

Lists of potential names submitted as part of the cause of the Irish Martyrs.

Letter from Fr Denis Murphy SJ, Milltown Park, Milltown, Dublin to Fr Ryan concerning religious called to give evidence on behalf of the cause of the Irish Martyrs. Remarks 'Those have promised to come on Thursday will occupy two days at least on giving their evidence. The Roman people will think nothing of our proceedings if we don't spin these out to some length.'

Documents relating to the 1896 Provincial Congregation.

List of documents relating to the Irish College in Rome and other Irish Colleges in Europe, typed up by Fr John Hungerford Pollen SJ, with some seen by Fr Edmund Hogan SJ.

Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Lisdoonvarna, Atlantic View Hotel to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning questions from Fr General about the establishment of Mungret College as a diocesan seminary.

A file of letters relating to [money bequeathed to Mungret] by Miss Sutton (a nun in the Ursuline Convent, Avranches, France).

Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Fr Patrick Keating SJ concerning the proposal to sell St Aloysius College. Suggests selling Loyola instead and keeping St Aloysius College as a novitiate, a mission house and house of studies.