The Denis Joseph O'Connell papers. 1818-1924.

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The Denis Joseph O'Connell papers. 1818-1924.

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Dating from the time of O'Connell's rectorship of the North American College in Rome, the correspondence consists of two files covering 1886-1894 and 7 reels of microfilm from the Richmond Diocesan Archives covering 1888-1903. There is also 5 additional reels of other Richmond diocesan material that comes to 5 reels of microfilm covering 1818-1924. The Roman correspondence not only concerns college matters but also clearly reflects O'Connell's activities as unofficial agent for the U.S. Church in Rome, a role frequently played by rectors of the college. Correspondents include Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid of Rochester, Bishop John Moore of St. Augustine, Archbishop Patrick J. Ryan of Philadelphia, Archbishop William H. Elder of Cincinnati, Bishop John S. Foley of Detroit, and Bishop Edward Fitzgerald of Little Rock, who address matters regarding students enrolled by them at the college, or solicit the rector's aid in dealing with Roman authorities. A number of letters from Charles E. McDonell, secretary to John Cardinal McClosky of New York (and later Bishop of Brooklyn, 1892-1924), also discuss Henry George's mayoral campaign in New York, 1886, Edward McGlynn's activities on George's behalf, and the visit of Paolo Mori to the U.S. on a secret mission from the Pope. Also present are letters from Sebastian G. Messmer, Richard L. Burtsell, Thomas J. Shahan, Thomas O'Gorman, and John A. Zahn.

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O'connell, Denis Joseph, 1849-1927

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Born in Ireland in 1849, Archbishop Denis Joseph O'Connell studied at St. Charles College of Baltimore and the American College in Rome. He became Rector to the American College at Rome in 1884. From 1903 to 1909 he served as Rector of the Catholic University of America. He became Archbishop to Richmond in 1912 and remained there until 1926. Archbishop O'Connell was known as a scholar and theologian, as well as, a dedicated student of philosophy, history, literature, and the arts. He also served...

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Ryan, P. J. (Patrick John), 1831-1911

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Patrick John Ryan was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia. From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, 1899. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155884398 ...

Shahan, Thomas J. (Thomas Joseph), 1857-1932

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McQuaid, Bernard J., 1823-1909

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