Twomey, Louis J., 1905-1969
Variant namesJesuit and social reformer.
Born in Tampa in 1905, Twomey entered the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus in 1926 and was ordained in 1939. In 1947 he founded the Institute of Human Industrial Relations (in 1964 renamed the Institute of Human Relations) at Loyola University of New Orleans and served as its director until his death in 1969. A leader among Jesuits in the social apostolate, he participated in varied efforts at social reform, especially in issues concerning African Americans and labor.
From the description of Papers, 1926-1979, (bulk 1947-1969). (Loyola University). WorldCat record id: 24900845
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| referencedIn | Walker Percy Papers, circa 1910-1992 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection | |
| creatorOf | Twomey, Louis J., 1905-1969. Papers, 1926-1979, (bulk 1947-1969). | Loyola University (New Orleans, La.). Monroe Library |
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| associatedWith | Jesuits. New Orleans Province. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Loyola University (New Orleans, La.). Institute of Human Relations. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Loyola University (New Orleans, La.). Institute of Industrial Relations. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Loyola University (New Orleans, La.). Inter-American Center. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Percy, Walker, 1916-1990 | person |
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Birth 1905
Death 1969
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