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Photographs of Mass at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and on Mountjoy Square. Includes Fr Philip Harnett SJ, and cardinals at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

File of material relating to Fr Pearse O'Higgins SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record and application to join the Society.

Material relating to the work of Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ including correspondence from St Stanislaus College, Bandra, Bombay, India.

Letters from Dr E.C. Nelson, Taxonomist, Department of Agriculture, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 to Fr Daniel Shields SJ, St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 on the greenhouse which used to be in the garden of St Francis Xavier's.

Letter from Mrs Walls, 13 Willow Park Avenue, Ballymun, D 11 to Fr Daniel Shields SJ in which she encloses £2 for the Penny Dinners. Refers to her mother as ‘Aunt Josephine, mentioned in James Joyce's books and that she is ‘his first cousin’.

File of material relating to Fr John Mallin SJ including short CVs (1942; 1965; 1974), documents regarding entry to the Society (details of baptism and medical reports), medical reports, ticket and programme for Orchestral Concert, Aula Maxima, UCG in which Fr Mallin was musical director, and flute player (6 April 1953), small number of letters written from Germany by Fr Mallin (1963-66) and Spain (1973-74) and obituary from the 'Irish Province News' (April 1977).

Invitation and booklet on an exhibition entitled, 'The Day Before Yesterday - Father Browne's Dublin, 1922-1949', curated by Peter Walsh, at the Guinness Hop Store, Dublin until Christmas 1993. Includes catalogue to 174 photographs exhibited. 'The Day Before Yesterday' became a six-part series which traced the origins of the Irish state through the photographs of Fr Browne. It was made by Promedia for RTÉ Television. The first episode was broadcast on 6 April 1994.

Documents relating to a drive to secure donations and low-interest loans to pay for the building work on the college interior. Includes a printed circular from the Rector requesting money ([1927], 2pp), and a letter from P. Liston, a pharmaceutical chemist in O'Connell Street, Limerick, offering a loan of £100 stg (27 September 1927, 2pp).

Receipt for repayment by Fr Michael Browne SJ of £203 stg, being the principal amount plus interest, originally lent by an unidentifiable person to Fr Thomas Maher SJ, when Rector of the College. Includes a letter from Fr Browne in relation to the loan.

Documents relating to bank loans taken by the Crescent Community from the Hibernian Bank Ltd and the National Bank Ltd. Includes a letter from Fr Charles Doyle SJ to Fr William Byrne SJ (Crescent Rector), explaining the financial situation which he found at the Crescent when he became rector some years before (21 January 1927, 3 pp). Also includes correspondence from both banks, and account statements.

Documents regarding the controversy surrounding the regulation that men who taught in the school should not be timetabled to say the morning Masses in the Church. Includes a statement signed by Fr Michael McGrath SJ, on the subject, as well as a letter from the latter to Fr O'Mara.

Documents relating to the identification of boys and others in various photographs. Includes letters to Fr Stephen Bates SJ in this regard, and presumably in answer to his request for assistance in identifying people, as well as handwritten notes based on information gleaned from others. Also includes reference lists of boys identified in various photographs, dating from 1890-1907.

File relating to the admission of Patrick Guidera to the the Society and his Jesuit life in particular his work at the Jesuit house at Tullabeg. Includes copy of his ‘The Story of My Life’ (1992, Cherryfield Press, 80pp) with illustrations from the Fr Frank Browne Collection.

Material related to Liam Egan SJ. Typed notes (possibly by Fr Egan) on ‘Canary Breeding at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin’ published in ‘Cage Birds’, 4 August 1949. Letter from Donal G. Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Fr Edward O'Keefe SJ (ADMN/7) on the typed notes and the sale of birds by Val (McLaughlin).

File of receipts, requests for masses, and bequests sent to Fr Charles Farley SJ, St. Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street, (Province
Procurator). Includes receipts, postcards and letters from Frs Edward Boyd Barrett, James O'Connor, Joseph Flinn, A. Magne, Daniel J. Finn (from R.M.S Orsova on the way to Australia), James Creagh, James Farrell, John Ryan (Valkenberg), William Byrne, Bernard Page, John Nerney, C. Wishoff, Leopold Škarek, and Dr. Conway Dwyer, 86 Merrion Square, Dublin.

Souvenir and leaflets of the Novena of Grace, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Letters to the Irish Provincial on various matters. Includes letters concerning:

• Polish scholastics coming to Ireland to study;
• the censuring individual scholastics;
• financial matters of the late Fr Henry Browne SJ;
• the taking of villas during wartime;
• a report on Irish theologians in Hong Kong;
• the question of censorship of various publications (See also ADMN/3/1 and 23);
• the question of Jesuit support for the Catholic Association for International Relations;
• a proposal by Fr Patrick J Connolly SJ to open a Jesuit school in Dartry;
• the Secret Instruction of the Holy See: Normae Quaedam De Agendi Ratione Confessariorum Circa VI Decalogi Praeceptum;
• the prohibition of female characters in plays produced by scholastics;
• comments on Director’s Service from Sodality reports of summer 1944 (See also ADMN/3/65 and 74);
• the publication of a book entitled Selected Writings of Father Ledochowski (See also ADMN/3/44);
• an invitation to the Irish Fr Provincial to the inauguration of President Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh (see also ADMN/3/43 and 76) in June 1945, signed by Taoiseach Éamon de Valera;
• relations with the Confederación Nacional de Congregaciones Marians;
• the proposal to purchase Crawfordsburn Estate, County Down (see also ADMN/3/6);
• the Chair of Education in University College, Dublin and
• some suggestions about choirs in the Province.

File relating to Fr James B Stephenson SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries and memorial card.

File containing Henry Lawlor's admission papers; correspondence relating parish work in England and ‘The Eucharistic Crusade’; newspaper cuttings relating to stance on television censorship.

A file of letters from Fr James Brennan SJ, (Superior), Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the move of the community to Rathfarnham, the running of the house, bills and finances and the care of the Juniors. Includes:

• a letter concerning the various work being carried out in preparation for the community occupying the Castle. Remarks 'This is the first letter written by a Jesuit from the above address.' (6 August 1913, 4pp);
• a letter referring to the ceiling paintings in the refectory. Remarks 'I think it would be wise not to put up the pictures in the refectory until we get the complete set.' (18 April 1914, 3pp);
• a letter referring to a consultation at which it was remarked that the Juniors are not as well fed as they should be. Remarks that the lunch needs to be improved. (20 September 1914, 4pp);
• a letter referring to workmen needed to clean out the pond and work on the farm. Refers to injuries sustained by Fr John Gwynn as a military chaplain. Asks Irish Fr Provincial to ask the newly appointed Fr General to bless the Irish Juniorate (14 February 1915, 4pp);
• a letter referring to the success of the Juniors in the University exams. (30 June 1915, 2pp);
• a letter referring to the scholarships won by the Juniors (amounting to £1,000). Remarks 'it would argue want of taste to suggest any limit to Provincial generosity in this matter, but we have fallen on evil days, when retrenchment is in the air and I venture to suggest that if your Reverence returned me the very smallest of the four cheques it would furnish means for an "outing" - fresh air and food - in harmony with the lean years through which we are passing.' (6 November 1915, 2pp);
• a letter concerning the possibility of Fr Brennan being assigned another task. Remarks '...not only should I feel not hurt but I would regard such a change as a very great relief.' (29 July 1916, 1p);
• a number of letters concerning a trip by the Juniors to Jersey and the concern he feels for them travelling during the war. (7 August 1916 - 26 August 1916, 3 items).

Material on James Kent, who departed the Society of Jesus as a novice.

Booklet of list of War List, which is an updated version of the booklet of list of Clongownians in Military and Naval Service. This version is updated to January 1917. There is a loose insert from the editor of 'The Clongownian', indicating that there will be an "Album" published with the Clongownians who have taken part in the (sic) War. This volume is published by E Ponsonby Limited, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin.

Includes a copy, taken from the Jesuit Library, Milltown Park, Dublin before transfer to DCU, 2019.

Booklet of list of Clongownians in Military and Naval Service.

Includes copies, taken from the Jesuit Library, Milltown Park, Dublin before transfer to DCU, 2019.

Letters from the Superior of the mission, Fr George Byrne SJ, 16 Canie Road and 62 Robinson Road, Hong Kong to Irish Fr Provincial regarding his journey, arrival in Hong Kong, status, medical illness, Jesuit works and the future.

Photographs of Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ.

Photographs of Fr John Ryan SJ.

The photograph by Lesage has no name - presuming Ryan. Ryan was afterwards in Australia.

File relating to the admission of Fr Herbert J Dargan SJ to the Society of Jesus and subsequent correspondence mainly related to his time as Tertian instructor at the Jesuit house at Tullabeg, County Offaly (1977-1986).

Letters of Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus.

File relating to Fr Charles C Scantlebury SJ, including application to join the Society, certificates, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, passport, photographs, obituary, pass to travel around Dublin during 1916 and memorial card. Includes wooden cross - Pray for the Scantlebury family.

Material on John McIntyre, who departed the Society of Jesus as a novice.

Material on Charles McIntyre, who departed the Society of Jesus as a novice.

Material on Hubert Kilbride, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 19 June 1918
Entered: 17 September 1942
Left: 2 July 1946

While various studios, both in Ireland and elsewhere, were responsible for the images, the most frequent photographer was A. Lesage, ‘Photographer to the Catholic Hierarchy’, 40 Lower Sackville Street, Dublin. As well as studio portraits, the album contains a number of deathbed scenes and mass cards (PC/4/ 8, 10, 12). Two more informal photographs from Sydney were adhered to the albums front flyleaf and back cover (PC/4/1, PC/4/52).
This collection derives from an album of portraits of members of the Society of Jesus in the period 1853-1910.

Material on Thomas Gallagher, who departed the Society of Jesus as a novice.
Born: 11 January 1921
Entry: 7 September 1939
Left:

Material relating to Br Edward Maher SJ.

Material on Colman Byrne, who departed the Society of Jesus as a brother novice.
Born: 7 June 1919
Entered: 8 March 1939
Left:

File containing material relation to Gerard A McLaughlin's admission to the Society, his teaching positions at Crescent College, Limerick and Belvedere College, Dublin, and notice of his death.

File containing Richard Maguire's admission papers and correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials relating to retreat and mission work and his time as chaplain at the Royal Hospital of the Incurables, Donnybrook, Dublin.

Material relating to Fr Patrick Kenny SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record and medal from the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Clongowes Wood College SJ.

Part 1 and Part 2

File of correspondence between Fr Thomas J. Martin SJ, Dublin, Ireland and Monsignor Adam Kozlowiecki SJ (at various times Vicar Apostolic of Lusaka, Archbishop of Lusaka and Cardinal) Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia / Zambia. Includes letters from Fr Paddy Walsh SJ; signed postcard and photograph by Archbishop Kozlowiecki; correspondence on fundraising issues and finance.

File of correspondence from Irish Jesuits mainly in Chikuni and Choma, Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) to Fr Thomas J. Martin SJ, Mission Office, Milltown Park (later Upper Sherrard Street), Dublin concerning the Chikuni Mission (administration, building plans, school life, finance, requests for supplies and general life there). Includes letters from Frs Dan Byrne, Arthur Clarke, Bernard Collins, Tom Cooney, Joseph Mary Gill, William Lee, Joe McCarthy, Tom McGivern, Louis Meagher, Des O'Loghlen, Charles O'Connor and Brian Sharkey.

• letter from Fr Joseph Mary Gill SJ indicating the work he has to do as a teacher as well as been Mission Procurator '...the farm is a big worry. There is something wrong with the cattle and five have just died and a number of the others are sick' (12 October 1950);
• statement by Fr Brian Sharkey SJ entitled 'Some highlights in missionary life for me' which outlines his time at the Chikuni Mission [1951];
• letter from Fr Tom Cooney SJ in which he describes the plant needed from Bord na Mona, 'the 60 K.V.A. would be rather large for Chikuni' (16 September 1953); - Chikuni Mission statistics for the year ending 31st December 1953; - letter from Fr Thomas McGivern SJ which includes plan of a map of the buildings at Chikuni (1 January 1954);
• letter in which Fr Louis Meagher SJ is frustrated with the lack of skills of those been sent out to the mission, 'Could it not be possible to arrange that the brother in Tullabeg be detailed off to give lesson to the scholastics once their names are made known for the missions' (29 September 1956);
• letter from Fr Des O'Loghlen SJ, Choma, Northern Rhodesia informing of the death of Fr Danny Byrne SJ (6 May 1964);
• Zambian independence celebrations and the visit of Frank Aiken (October 1964);
• account of the death of Fr Arthur Cox (11 June 1965).

Correspondence with Fr Thomas Hurley SJ from and about ex-pupils, both lay and clerical. Letters from ex-pupils, their families and
acquaintances. Subjects include career histories, memories of teachers, classmates and schooldays, deaths of contemporaries etc. Many mention the SHC magazine/annual, in which Fr Hurley is involved, and some promise to send photographs of themselves to appear in the publication. Includes letters from sisters Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington and Katharine (aka Kathleen) Cruise O'Brien in relation to their father David Sheehy MP, who was educated at the Crescent (8 & 15 May 1933, 22 June 1933; 3 items).

A letter each from Francis Ryan and Robert Ievers. The former expresses his delight on learning of the formation of 'the College Union'. Refers to several classmates - their professions and locations. (24 March 1960; 2 pages). Ievers reminisces about his schooldays, and reports on the status and activities of several classmates. Looks forward to seeing Br Priest the following August. (20 April 1960; 3 pages).

Letters to Fr Stephen Bates SJ from and about Jesuit ex-students of the Crescent. Includes correspondence between Fr Bates and Fr James Finucane SJ, in which the latter attempts to identify subjects in various photos, and also gives information on the activities and careers of several ex-pupils. Also includes letters from Fr Peter Halpin SJ, which contain memories of his days as a pupil at the Crescent. Other correspondents also attempt to identify subjects in photos, write about their memories of their own schooldays, and give brief biographies of other ex-pupils, both lay and clerical.

File of mission material relating to Fr Patrick Benson SJ. Includes passports; vaccination card; photographs; personal record; announcement of death; key, copy of birth and death certificates; university certificates; correspondence between Fr Benson and Fr Thomas Martin SJ, Irish Jesuit Mission Office, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Crescent Past Pupils's Union. Includes newspaper reports on attendance and speeches, an invitation to attend the dinner in 1967.

Material relating to the entry of Br Peter Foley SJ into the society, final vows and medical note.

Material on Alfred O'Rahilly, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 19 September 1884
Entered: 12 November 1901
Left Society of Jesus: 2 May 1914

Material on Stanislaus Zawada who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Material on Joseph Patrick Walsh, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Material on James Walsh, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Material on Michael Waldron, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.

Material on Antonín Veselý, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a priest.

Material on William Tucker, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Material on Brendan Peakin, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 23 February 1915
Entered: 7 September 1933
Left Society of Jesus: 5 October 1945

Material on Kevin Peakin, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 6 April 1913
Entered: 14 September 1931
Left Society of Jesus: 12 May 1939

Material on Joseph Nolan, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 20 May 1900
Entered: 31 August 1917
Left Society of Jesus: 4 October 1925

Material on Anthony Noone, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 15 November 1902
Entered: 28 October 1925
Left Society of Jesus: 7 September 1932

Copies of 'The Irish Monthly':
June 1935;
For God and Spain, October 1936;
February 1938;

Material on John Meaney, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 24 July 1915
Entered: 7 September 1935
Left: 5 August 1942

Material on Henry Maguire, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 31 March 1913
Entered: 23 September 1932
Left: 8 December 1942

Material on John C O'Neill, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 25 February 1900
Entered: 1 September 1919
Left Society of Jesus: 5 August 1924

Material on James O'Neill, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 17 July 1906
Entered: 31 August 1922
Left Society of Jesus: 21 July 1936

Material on Dermot O'Flanagan, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a priest.

Born: 9 March 1901
Entered: 4 October 1917
Left Society of Jesus: 1932

Material on Kevin Ó Catháin, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 23 June 1909
Entered: 26 September 1927
Left Society of Jesus: 18 June 1931

Material on John J O'Brien, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 31 January 1910
Entered: 1 September 1927
Left Society of Jesus: 18 June 1935

Documents concerning Archbishop McQuaid's objections to the formation of a Sandymount-Ballsbridge group of Muintir na Tíre and Fr Edward J Coyne's involvement with the establishment of such a group (See also ADMN/3/29; 37; 39; 57). ‘I am not convinced that this Association has yet proved that it deserves a place in this Diocese, in the country or in the City. Therefore, I have not sanctioned the formation of any group in the Diocese. I should be grateful, if you could give me any help in understanding the Sandymount- Ballsbridge movement.’ (6 November 1941,1p). Includes correspondence between the Archbishop, Irish Fr Provincial and Fr Coyne on the matter. Also includes letter to Irish Fr Provincial from Fr John Hayes, C.C.(Chairman) relating to Muintir na Tíre’s ‘Rural Week’ (29 November 1942, 2pp) and printed advertising leaflets and leaflets concerning National Appeals on behalf of Muintir na Tíre (1940s, 4 items).

Material on Michael O'Callaghan, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 23 February 1906
Entered: 6 September 1923
Left Society of Jesus: 30 July 1929

Material on Criodán O'Higgins, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 5 September 1917
Entered: 14 September 1936
Left Society of Jesus: 19 March 1950

Correspondence regarding the travel plans of Maurice Wong SJ and Daniel Breen SJ for the summer.

Material on Michael McShera, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 17 June 1908
Entered: 5 April 1931
Left: 4 February 1943

Material on Francis X. McMahon, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 28 November 1908
Entered: 2 March 1928
Left: 29 January 1931

Material on George Macauley, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 18 November 1909
Entered: 1 September 1928
Left: 28 November 1930

Material on Patrick Lynch, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 1 December 1882
Entered: 7 September 1903
Left: 1 April 1919

Material on Desmond G. Kelly who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 12 April 1914
Entered: 7 September 1932
Left: 15 February 1937

Material on Frederick Johnston who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 7 August 1909
Entered: 1 September 1928
Left: 7 August 1931

Material on John Jennings who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 23 June 1890
Entered: 7 September 1909
Left: 30 July 1919

Material on William Hughes who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 6 June 1896
Entered: 9 October 1914
Left: 9 August 1929

Material on Peter Higgins who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 21 September 1900
Entered: 9 January 1918
Left: 31 July 1928

Material on John Holland who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 4 October 1916
Entered: 7 September 1935
Left: 17 September 1942

Material on Daniel Hickey who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 15 September 1842
Entered: 3 November 1875
Left: 28 June 1890

Complied by a member of the Ursuline Community, Blackrock, Cork.

Material on Edward Flanagan who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 18 December 1894
Entered: 8 June 1919
Left: 26 March 1923

Material on Edward FitzMaurice who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 24 January 1901
Entered: 31 August 1917
Left: 15 December 1922

Material on John A Finegan who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 2 November 1904
Entered: 31 August 1922
Left: 3 August 1928

Material on Joseph Feehan who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 21 May 1906
Entered: 22 July 1924
Left: 4 August 1932

Material on Patrick Fallon who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 12 March 1914
Entered: 14 August 1934
Left: 12 August 1949

Material on Raymond Dunkin who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 21 October 1909
Entered: 1 September 1927
Left: 12 July 1934

File of correspondence between Fr Kevin O'Dwyer SJ and his Irish Provincials. Material relates to his time in Australia, York, Limerick, London, Amsterdam, Nova Scotia, Montreal, New York, Iowa and Singapore.

Material on John Doyle who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 11 March 1910
Entered: 19 September 1927
Left: 11 March 1930

Material on Vaughan Dempsey who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 27 March 1895
Entered: 17 September. 1913
Left: 14 August 1919

Material on Kevin Danaher who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 30 January 1913
Entered: 3 September 1930
Left: 3 July 1934

Letter from Rev. Robert Kane SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to Sergeant Robert H. Kane (his nephew and godson) 19th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers D. Company, British Expedition Force, France concerning news from home and family members. Refers to the war and remarks ‘From what I hear from many different sources, I am convinced that the end will come before the end of the summer with a big smashing up of the Germans.’. Concludes ‘I know that you have all the Kane grit, but don’t run any foolish risks.’ The envelope is marked ‘Killed in Action’.

CWGC
Private Robert Kane
Service Number: 12873
Royal Irish Fusiliers
6th Bn.
Date of Death
Died 15 August 1915
Buried or commemorated at
HELLES MEMORIAL
Panel 179 to 182.
Turkey (including Gallipoli)

Programmes and advertisements for, and correspondence regarding the concerts. The programmes give details of the playlist of the concerts, which sometimes feature celebrity singers, such as Joseph McNally (tenor) and Michael O'Duffy (lyric tenor). The correspondence includes a letter from Michael O'Duffy in relation to the arrangements for his performance (13 September 1952, 1 page),

Letters to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ from John Byrne (Professor of Early and Medieval Irish History, UCD) on St. Lawrence O'Toole and the Drummond Missal.