The Rev. Robert Fulton, S.J., papers, 1800-1895 (bulk 1876-1895).

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The Rev. Robert Fulton, S.J., papers, 1800-1895 (bulk 1876-1895).

The Rev. Robert Fulton, S.J., papers are probably those of James Robert Fulton. The collection consists of correspondence written by Fr. Fulton as well as letters received by him. Also included are loose pages of a diary kept by Fulton from Jan. 1876 to Sept. 1887.

0.25 linear feet (1 box).

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