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Archbishop Prendergast Correspondence
70.01 To Archbishop of Philadelphia, from Italian Bank Workers, request for the Archbishop to help the Italian bank workers in regards to working hours do that they can attend Mass on
Sunday, Italian
70.02 To Prendergast, from Chairman John J. Merskill, et al, cause of the firemen – many work
21/24 hours a day!
70.03 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mrs. Adell Clymer, 12/02/?, note describing
Archbishop while at St. Malachy‟s; request for aid
71.12A To Father MacNicholas, from Archbishop Prendergast, Aid to Holy Father; Peter‟s Pence
Collection; other collections in Archdiocese
71.56AB cem To Archbishop Prendergast, new St. Bernard‟s Cemetery, Palmer Township,
Pennsylvania (On highway between Easton and Bethlehem)
71.57AB cem To Father McMahon, burying of Catholics in a non-Catholic cemetery (Forest Hills is
example case)
71.73 AB ren To Archbishop Prendergast, from Rambusch Decorating Company, specification for “Al
Fresco” in Archbishop‟s Chapel
71.95 AB ren To Archbishop Prendergast, from Deprato Statuary Company, Archbishop Ryan
Memorial Altar in Cathedral of S.S. Peter and Paul
71.96 AB ren To Mr. Henry Thouran, from Archbishop Prendergast, gift of painting and statue of
Sacred Heart for Cathedral
71.123 Ach To Bishop Joseph McCord of Philadelphia, from “The Committee” (Palmerton),
parishioners of Palmerton apply for charter for erection of a Slovak Roman Catholic
Church brought on because Reverend Emry Kucharic‟s successor has driven people away
from Church
71.129 Ach Advance notes of Supreme Court Cases, Church law-Trusts-Property – Change of Use
71.132 Ach To Prendergast, from Reverend F.G. Holweck, chairman, The German Roman Catholic Central – Verein to hold its 2nd annual convention
71.140 Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Joseph L.J. Kirlin, readjustment of
boundaries of Most Precious Blood Parish – 28th and Diamond
71.153 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Michael Brady, Pastor of Incarnation
Church, request not to have his assistant, Father Killian, changed
71.189 Acl To Very Reverend Bishopric, Scranton, from Julia Bartyzel, wants to know whereabouts
of Father Guzik
71.204 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Louis Joseph Leveque, funds for the Chinese
Missions
71.216 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Albert J. Blake, letter of introduction from
Father Hackett, Dungarvan, County Waterford
71.238 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Cardinal Vives, the Mission of C.P. Grannan, Latin
71.241 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from various Greek Catholic Priests, Difficulties of Greek
Catholics and Bishop Ortynski
71.242 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Gerald J. Griffin, 03/30/1981, a happy priest telling Prendergast he‟s very happy at his assignment
71.278 Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from William A. Ryan, purchasing land in Cape May, New
Jersey for a boy‟s camp
71.279 Ai “Delinquent” Institutions
71.285 Ai From Mm Packer, George Darsie, William F. Johnson, St. Anne‟s Widows Asylum –
names of those in charge of forming the asylum and sec 1, 2, 3, and 4 of a meeting of the
members, approved 01/18/1849
71.286 Ai Rules for the inmates of St. Ann‟s Widow Asylum
71.287 Ai Diagram of the building dimensions for St. Ann‟s Widow Asylum
71.288 Ai St. Ann‟s Widow Asylum – terms for admission and rules of the House; By-laws for the
Regulation of the Board of Managers, two copies
71.290 Ai To Prendergast, from Margaret Kelly, 04/20, letter of introduction for Mary Gardiner
Frazier, Mrs. Charles F.
71.291 Ai To Prendergast, from Mary Gardiner Frazier, Mrs. Charles F., 04/21, wants to interview
Prendergast on the subject of feeble-minded women
71.294 Ai To Philadelphia Protectory for Boys, from Brother Director of the Philadelphia
Protectory for Boys Treasury accounts for 1914, 1915, 1916 et al, many dates in the one
file
71.295 Ai July 16, how to handle expenses in referring boys to Protectory
71.296 Ai Official adoption of resolution for sympathy on death of Reverend Hiltermann, a former
member of the Protectory‟s Board
71.297 Ai 81 admissions made to Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.298 Ai Board of Managers, Philadelphia Protectory for Boys, from Brother Quintinian, daily
schedule of Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.299 Ai Band Statement with balance of $216.04 for Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.300 Ai Agenda for exercises at Philadelphia Protectory for Boys; a flag raising by Prendergast
71.301 Ai History of the Philadelphia Protectory for Boys “begins with” First Public Announcement
of necessity
71.302 Ai Financial and statistical data on Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.348 Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Edward S. Sayres, will the Archbishop subsidize the
health care of one or more children at Children‟s Hospital? An application is attached
71.352 Ai To A.A. Hirst, from Sisters of any order, Maintenance of St. Joseph‟s Hospital
71.353 Ai To Kind Friend, from Sisters of Charity, announcement of annual donation day, 02/22
71.354 Ai St. Joseph‟s Hospital list of donations
71.355 Ai To Kind Friend, from Sister Elizabeth, thank you note for donation
71.359 Ai To Mother Aloysia, St. Mary‟s Hospital, from Archbishop Prendergast, campaign for
raising funds for hospital
71.360 Ai To Whom it May Concern, from Prendergast, Ward Systems fund raising for St. Mary‟s
Hospital exceeded expectations
71.361 Ai Original contracts – St. Mary‟s Hospital
71.375 Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from the Ward Systems Company, memorandum to
Archbishop on how to raise funds for the Sisters of Mercy Hospital
71.376 Ai To General, from Campaign Committee for New Hospital of Sisters of Mercy, Fund
Raising Campaign for the New Hospital, probably Misericordia Hospital
71.377 Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Misericordia Hospital, plan for appointment of staff at
misericordia Hospital
71.408 Ai Memorandum – the Drexmor
71.409 Ai Drexmoor vouchers: September, 1911 – August 1913
71.414 Ai Expenditures of St. Edmond‟s Home for Crippled Children, 01/01/1918 – 06/01/1918,
Total: $3710.26
71.416 Ai The Philadelphia Protectory for Boys, admission of John and Louis Nugent to St. Francis
Industrial School
71.422 Ai To Reverend H.A. Gallagher, about admission of William Friskey
71.492 Ai Boundaries of St. Vincent‟s Home and Maternity Hospital‟s lot, 2 copies
71.493 Ai Three paragraphs about the chartering of St. Vincent‟s Home
71.494 Ai To J.B. Comber, from Sister Gertrude, gratitude to St. Vincent‟s Board of Managers
71.495 Ai To Father Turner, from Sister Marie, seeks Prendergast‟s approval on business venture
71.496 Ai Envelope addressed to Very Reverend Monsignor Turner, V.G.
71.497 Ai Durkin and McShain‟s prices, e.g., “Item #10 150 H.P. Boilet”
71.501 Ai From J.B. Comber, relating to the execution of the will of Edward Welch
71.502 Ai Inventory and appraisment of the goods of Edward Welch
71.503 Ai Concerning two lots in connection with the Welch will
71.508 Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mary McMichan, Catholic Girls‟ High School‟s
financial troubles
71.509 Aso To Father Daly, from Archbishop Prendergast, letter of appointment as first Diocesan
Spiritual Director of Catholic Boy Scouts
71.515 Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend N. Fisher, C. Lyons, P. McDevitt, committee
report on status of St. John‟s Polish College, Allegheny Avenue, and Cedar Street,
Philadelphia
71.533 Aso Brief History of the “Boy Scouts of America”
71.534 Aso To Parents, from Boy Scouts of America, pamphlet on information on Boy Scouts
71.567 Aso From Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies of Philadelphia, notice the appointment of
three spiritual representatives to increase the number of Junior Holy Name Societies
71.568 Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from James A. Dalton, Junior Holy Name Uniformed – Brigade
71.569 Aso From Junior Holy Name Society, Junior Holy Name Society “camp out” in Wildwood
71.612 Aso From Archbishop Prendergast, circular letter on Catholic Missionary Society of
Philadelphia, and Italian immigrants
71.613 Aso Sample Membership/Donation Blank – The Catholic Missionary Society of Philadelphia
71.614 Aso From John J. McCort, The Roman Catholic Missionary Society
71.615 Aso From Bishop John J. McCort, D.D., Honorary President, The Catholic Missionary
Society
71.620 Aso Proposed by-laws of the Catholic Missionary Union
71.622 Aso Pamphlet on “Mission Work Among the Negroes and the Indians”
71.640 Aso From Xavier Braille Publication Society, Pamphlets on the Society
71.651 CaU To Board of Trustees of Catholic University, from visiting committee, Financial Report
on C.U.
71.668 Con To Most Reverend John J. Glennon, D.D., from Archbishop Prendergast, inportation of
articles for unincorporated churches and the law
71.680 Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop John Biermans of Nambya, Kampala, Africa,
Christmas greeting and description of conditions in missions in Africa
71.688 Di To Catholics of the United States, from Cardinals Gibbons and Farley and Archbishop
Prendergast, appeal for Negro and Indian Missions
71.689 Di Laudatory Biography of Father Eugene Garvey: “Vita ejus in sacerdotio talis est ut
universim aedificationem inspiret.”
71.729 F To John Cardinal Farley, New York, from Secretary, Archbishop Prendergast,
Incorporated Churches and free importation of works of art
71.730 F To Bishop Philip R. McDevitt, comments on Treasury Department ruling #37034, put
porth by Leo Stanton Rowe
71.731 F Four page memorandum of J.J. Farren
71.742 F To William H. Berry, from Archbishop Prendergast, works of art in Pennsylvania are tax exempt and church in Pennsylvania is equal to church in New York, New Jersey, etc
71.805 M Amount received from parents on whom we have orders
71.806 M Schedule of Questions: Catholic cases in Juvenile court
71.807 M Picture postcard of Pope Benedict XV
71.808 M “Do You Know” information on firemen
71.809 M “What Duty Demands of Us” – Resolutions adopted by the Executive Board of the
Central Vercin
71.810 M Pink print of a house. (Possible drawing of the old Academy of Natural Sciences at
Logan Circle
71.829 M Record of interment of Edward Sheils: died August 18, buried 8/23/1915. Attached is
letter of 8/16 from John Sieils requesting clergy to attend his brother on his death bed and
arrangements for funeral
71.830 M Dear Sir, from Hausheer, Keogh & Ehrle, comments on published sayings of Dr.
R.C.Hamill
71.831 M From Walter C. Hausheer, President of Guild of St. Luke, Cosmas & Damian, comments
in medical clinics of Chicago offensive – letter of protest against such literature
71.832 M From Howard H. Gross, news release in Chicago entitled “Our Country in Grave Peril”
(concerns Universal Military Training)
71.832 M To secretaries, from P.H. Callahan, extent of the respective authorities of chaplains and
secretaries
71.850 N Resolutions of St. Vincent‟s Board on Death of Nicholas McNab, news clip
71.852 N Sunday, November, Newspaper clipping – “Third Pan-American Mass”
71.853 N Newspaper clipping on Archbishop Prendergast‟s history and on his receiving of the
Pallium
71.854 N Note and news clipping about return of Irish Famine
71.994 W To Archbishop Prendergast, reform of liturgical feasts designed to give uniformity to
celebration of feasts, two copies
71.940 R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father M.S. Retha, C.SS.P., Our Mother of
Consolation, Mount Carmel, PA, need for a chaplain at Fountain Springs Hospital
71.941 R To Father Walsh, Secretary to the Archbishop, from H. Walsh, Catholic Standard and
Times, Dominican Convent on Green Street, “Big Sister” Movement
71.954 R From Miss Mary McGeogh (Sister Xavier), her expulsion from the Carmelite community
71.955 R From Mother Gertrude, Prioress, Discalced Carmelites, questions and answers
concerning the case of Sister Xavier
71.956 R Expulsion of Mary McGeogh
71.979 S To Archbishop Prendergast, from Monsignor Henry T. Drumgoole, notes the possibility
of drafting divinity students
71.980 S To Reverend W.J. Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend P.J.
Malone, Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy, Rhode Island, letter of recommendation for
testimonial letters for a seminarian, Henry Byrne, who is seeking adoption into the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
71.981 S To Seminarians – St. Charles Seminary, from Archbishop Prendergast, address at
“Concursus”
71.614 Aso From Bishop John McCort, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, Catholic Missionary
Society of Philadelphia, and Italian immigrants
71.245 Acl To Archbishop John McCort, Church of Our Mother of Sorrows, 06/22, Latin note for
Father Octaviani; mention of Father Higgins; suggestion to Prendergast to get away from
his present “anxieties”
72.154 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, 07/04/1916, the Transfer of Bishop McCort
72.155 Acl To Diomede Cardinal Falconio, O.F.M., from Archbishop Prendergast, Bishop McCort‟s
transfer
72.156 Acl May 27, News clipping on Bishop McCort
72.511 Asc Undated, high school course of religion (Catholic Girls‟ High School, later Little Flower
High School)
72.513 Asc Undated, Cirriculum Catholic Girl‟s High School, later Little Flower High School
71.588 Aso 01/01/1881, charter Constitution and By-Laws of the German Roman Catholic Knights of
St. George
71.21 Ab To Reverend E.F. Prendergast, from Joseph G. Magee, 12/22/1891, statement of account in the matter of the purchase of premises #1408, 10, 12, 14 and 16
71.431 Ai 01/1892, appeal of St. John‟s Orphan‟s Asylum on estate of Pat McBride in Supreme
Court
71.504 Ai 03/28/1892, Will of Edward Welch
71.697 Di Ba To Cardinal Gibbons, Baltimore, from Cardinal Ledachowski, 07/15/1892, permission to
preside at recitation of office, Italian
71.528 Asc 1895, Laws of Pennsylvania; an act creating the college and University Council
71.209 Acl To Reverend E. Prendergast, from McDermott, 07/07/1896, thank you for check of $20
for masses for the late Father Sullivan
71.223 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Frank J. Flannery, M.D., 09/22/1896, Reverend Father
Campbell – doctor‟s report on his illness
71.280 Ai To Archbishop Ryan, from D.J. Fitzgibbon, 10/11/1898, St. Joseph‟s House for the
Homeless
72.209 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend McDermott, 06/01/1901, Prayer for
Archbishop Prendergast
71.690 Di Al From Bishop Eugene Gawey of Altoona, 08/27/1902, meeting of Bishops to select a
name to be sent to Rome for coadjutor to Bishop Phelan. The meeting was held at the
Bishop‟s house in Pittsburgh
70.04 To Archbishop of Philadelphia, from D. Cardinal Ferrata, 12/09/1902, problems
involving Joseph Bielo, the Sacred Congregation, dispensations, and the Institute, Latin
71.498 Ai From John D. Lyons, 08/14/1903, will of John D. Lyons “In the Name of God, Amen”
71.303 Ai 12/09/1903, extract from minutes of stated meeting of Board of Managers of the
Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.294 Ai 1906 – 1913, financial reports for Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.505 Ai 01/17/1906, accountof Bridget Welch, executrix of estate of Edward Welch, deceased
71.442 Ai To Sister Gertrude, Superior, from Dr. Melvin M. Franklin, 09/27/1906, procedure for
improving conditions at St. Vincent‟s Infant Asylum and costs for required apparatus
71.443 To Dr. Melvin E. Franklin, from Sister Elizabeth, 10/10/1906, wonders if nurses should be sent to St. Vincent‟s Home
71.304 Ai To Brother Quintinian, Director of Philadelphia Protectory for Boys, 12/13/1906,
comment on report of admissions and discharges of Protectory
71.305Ai 1907 and 1909, appropriations by the Legislature to the different institutions
71.494Ai To Sister Gertrude, from J.B. Comber, 01/10/1907, Sister‟s transfer
71.506Ai To James Fitzpatrick, from R. Smart Smith, 01/31/1907, enclosed details on Welch
proceedings
71.444Ai To Ryan, from J. Ashton Devereux, 04/02/1907, controversy surrounding will of James
McCloskey and trustee Catherine Lamb
71.507Ai 04/04/1907, document stating that Edward Welch has assigned St. Vincent‟s Home as
partial benefactors of his will; authorizes conveyance of properties #6007 and #6009
71.495Ai To Sister Marie, from Thomas F. Dempsey, 09/14/1907, work for St. Vincent‟s costing
$124
71.306Ai To Mr. J.H. Comber, from William Ashman, 10/12/1907, Apology for missing a Board
meeting at Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.445Ai To J.B. Comber, from Frances A. McNab, 10/23/1907, gratitude for framed resolutions
passed by St. Vincent‟s Board on the death of her husband
71.446Ai To St. Vincent‟s Home, from Arthur H. Thomas Company, 11/01/1907, Bill – “If
Convenient we could appreciate check.”
71.447Ai To St. Vincent‟s Home, from Arthur H. Thomas Company, 11/13 – 11/20/1907, Bills
71.307Ai 12/1907 – 11/30/1908, expenses on account of Maintainence of Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.308Ai 01/01/1908 – 12/31/1908, financial statement: Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.942R To Bishop Prendergast, from Ida Creau, 01/01/1908, requesting for a convent in Ireland
71.308Ai Statistics for year ending 12/31/1908 – Philadelphia Protectory for Boys and yearly
financial statement
71.190Acl To Ryan, from Aniela Rajek & Dr. Kaufmann, 02/20/1908, Gives background on
Reverend Guzik and gossip about his alleged affair with Katherine Tomczyk (German)
71.309Ai To A.A. Hirst, from Secretary of Board of Managers, (Philadelphia Protectory for Boys),
03/12/1908, Instructions regarding purchasing property (with Hirst‟s letter of 02/28/08 to
Ryan attached)
71.448Ai To Ryan, from Martin Maloney, 04/02/1908, Maloney‟s resignation as manager
71.191Acl To Ryan, from Heiner, 04/10/1908, Information that fully exonerates Father Guzik
71.310Ai To Philadelphia Protectory for Boys, from George J. Gross, 05/04/1908, the Possibility of
accepting Thomas Cramp into the Protectory
71.449Ai To Mr. William J. Power, from William I. Shields, 05/21/1908, policies covering
Buildings of St. Vincent‟s Home, 3 pages
71.450Ai To Archbishop Ryan, from Walter George Smith, 06/09/1908, contains Mrs. Sinnott‟s
terms for the execution of her late husband‟s will
71.958A To Right Reverend Monsignor Turner, from Reverend A.J. Schulte, St. Charles
Seminary, 06/15/1908, order in procession and use of throne when Apostolic Delegate is
present
71.451Ai To Walter George Smith, from Secretary (Comber?), 06/19/1908, quotes from meeting of
board of Managers of St. Vincent‟s Home
71.452Ai To Visiting Committee of Board of Managers, St. Vincent‟s Home, from J.B. Comber,
06/19/1908, referral of a report of June 18, 1909 which is enclosed
71.453Ai To Father Turner, from Henry B. Bryan, 07/06/1908, $50.00 receipt for services rendered
to St. Vincent‟s Home
71.454Ai To Monsignor Turner, from S. Castner, Jr., 07/16/1908, heating for St. Vincent‟s Home
71.458Ai Financial report of the St. Vincent‟s Home Maternity Hospital from October 1, 1908 –
04/01/1909
71.455Ai To Mr. William J. Power, from W.G. Smith, 11/16/1908, concerning the possibility of
state aid for St. Vincent‟s Home
71.456Ai To Walter George Smith, 11/17/1908, Business letter about an endowment for St.
Vincent‟s Home
71.109Ach To Archbishop of Philadelphia, from Apostolic Delegation, Washington, D.C.,
12/11/1908, matters involving St. George Parish in “Shenandoah” and St. Joseph Parish
in “Mahanoy City” (Latin)
71.457Ai To J.B. Comber, from Russell Sage Foundation, 1909, financial reports for St. Vincent‟s
Home
71.311Ai To Prendergast, from Wilson, Harris, and Richards, 02/15/1909, an inspector of the Shop
Building for the Philadelphia Protectory for Boys suggested (with an answer from John J.
Dunne attached)
71.312Ai To Mr. James J. Ryan, 03/16/1909, Ryan appointed a member of the Board for
Philadelphia Protectory for Boys (note of thanks and acceptance attached)
71.468Ai To Mr. Power, from Father Kavanaugh, encloses a letter to Ryan from Hoban and Doyle dated March 30, 1910, concerning plumbing work
71.459Ai Children‟s Report: six months ending March 31, 1909, St. Vincent‟s Home
71.460Ai To Ryan and St. Vincent‟s Home Board of Managers, from S. Castner, Jr., Walter George
Smith, and J. Percy Keating, 03/31/1909, 13 page report on St. Vincent‟s Home, 2 Copies
71.461Ai To Prendergast, from Sister Marie and Others on the Committee, envelope dated
04/01/1909, reports of visiting committee on St. Vincent‟s Home
71.462Ai To Prendergast, from Secretary of Board of Managers, 04/03/1909, report on Board Meeting of St. Vincent‟s Home
71.313Ai To Philadelphia Protectory for Boys from J. Ashton Devereaux, 05/11/1909, protectory
has been designated a benefactor from the will of John D. Lyons
71.314Ai To Philadelphia Protectory for Boys, from J. Ashton Devereux, 05/13/1909, letter
enclosed with the following: the will of John D. Lyons, sealed 08/14/1903; and two
letters from the will‟s executor, T.M. Daly, dated 4/29 & 05/04/1909
71.463 To Monsignor Turner, from S. Castner, Jr., 05/29/1909, plans for repairs at St. Vincent‟s
71.315Ai To Mr. James J. Ryan, 06/12/1909, plans for excercises at the Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.499Ai To St. Vincent‟s Home Maternity Hospital, from Ashton Devereaux, 07/02/1909, informa
St. Vincent‟s that they are benefactors of Lyon‟s will and assesses available property
71.464Ai To Joseph P. Bartilucci, from E.H. Comber‟s secretary, 09/11/1909, Mr. Comber is
absent
71.465Ai To Monsignor Turner, from Ellen C. Babbitt, Russell Sage Foundation; 09/17/1909,
concerns her gratifying visit to St. Vincent‟s Asylum
71.500Ai To Ashton Devereaux, from St. Vincent‟s Board of Managers, 10/01/1909, St. Vincent‟s
returns copy of Lyon‟s will and refuses Daly‟s property proposal
71.466Ai To J.B. Comber, from Sister Euphemia, 10/09/1909, list of bills to be settled attached
71.316Ai To Mr. Comber, from Brother Arsenus, 11/11/1909, the name of Pittsburgh‟s Probation
Officer is Marcus R. Fagg
71.317Ai To Marcus C. Fagg, from Secretary of the Protectory Board, 11/12/1909, crowding at
Protectory precludes further admissions
71.318Ai To Secretary of Catholic Office, from Marcus Fagg, 11/18/1909, regrets that the
protectory has closed its admissions
71.319Ai To Reverend James Turner, from Brother Quintinian, 11/22/1909, mentions reinforming
Marcus Fagg, the probation officer, that no more admissions are possible
71.467Ai To Doctor Turner, from Dr. John M. Cruice, 12/10/1909, Bill for St. Vincent‟s Home
71.138Ach To Bishop Prendergast, from Bernard Corr, Contractor in Philadelphia, 12/12/1909,
Money sent by bishop to Ireland to build a new church
71.473Ai 1910, Financial reports and statistics on St. Vincent‟s Home and Maternity Hospital, in an envelope
70.62A To Archbishop Ryan, from Anthony A. Bechtel, contractor, 01/12/1910, release of leins
for building St. Bernards Parochial School, Easton, Pennsylvania
71.320Ai To Reverend Gerald P. Coghlan, 01/12/1910, John Fallon is refused admittance to the
Protectory (with letter attached explaining why Coughlan thought Fallon a fit candidate
for the Protectory)
71.321Ai To J.B. Comber, from Mary A. Gunst, 01/22/1910, Request for copy of the Resolutions
of Sympathy of the Death of her Brother Reverend Hiltermann with affirmative reply attached
71.322Ai To Reverend Aloysius Fretz, from J.B. Comber, 01/22/1910, wants the address of Mrs.
Gunst, sister of the late Reverend Hiltermann
71.323Ai To J.B. Comber, from Therese H. Kuhn, 01/24/1910, Thank you note for “In Memorium”
dedicated to her brother from Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.324Ai To J.B. Comber, from Mary A. Gunst, 01/25/1910, thank you note for “In Memoriam”
dedicated to her brother from Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.468Ai To Most Reverend P.J. Ryan, from Hoben and Doyle, Plumbing and Heating, 03/30/1910, Heating at Orphan‟s Home, 70th and Woodland Avenue
71.951R To Bishop Prendergast, from S.Weir Mitchell, M.D., Philadelphia, 04/06/1910, Case of
Sister Xavier, he states that she is not insane
71.469 Ai To Mr. Power, from S. Castner, Jr. 05/05/1910, concerns putting up a fire escape on a
building at 70th and Woodland Avenue
71.952R To Bishop Prendergast, from Dr. Burgeni, M.S., 05/07/1910, case of Sister Xavier, a
letter from the doctor concerning her mental condition
71.769H To A.A. Hirst, from Jay Gates, the Pa Company; 06/13/1910, inheritance not acceptable
by Little Sisters of the Poor Given to Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia (with Hirst‟s
letter enclosing this letter to Ryan)
71.470Ai To St. Vincent‟s Home, from J. Prentice Murphy, 06/04/1910, the possibility of bi-
Monthly meetings about general diocesan institutions
71.953R To Mother Gertrude, from Monsignor J.P. Turner, Chancellor, 06/17/1910, case of Sister
Xavier, Mother Gertrude is ordered to readmit Sister Xavier to the Community
71.186Acl To Jose Espinadola, 07/01/1910, exit for Edward Guciva
71.187Acl To Reverend James P. Turner, from Edward Gucwa, 08/03/1910, request for “Exeat”
from Philadelphia Diocese
71.516Asc To General, from Article – “America, 09/1910, need for more Catholic Universities
71.325Ai To Mr. Hickey, from J.E. Comber, 09/09/1910, desires a list of boys in the Philadelphia
Protectory for Boys
71.326Ai To J.B. Comber, from Brother Quintinian, 09/10/1910, Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
has 42 boys from Allegheny County
71.327Ai To John E. Comber, from Ashton Devereux, 09/12/1910, asking for orders on the County
Commissioners
71.328Ai To The President of the Hospital or Home, from Bromley Wharton, 10/17/1910,
notification of meeting of Board of Public Charities
71.471Ai To Mr. S. Castner, Jr., from Sister Euphemia, 10/27/1910, settling a deed
71.281Ai To Right Reverend E.F. Prendergast, from Edwin F. Durang and Sons, Architects,
11/01/1910, erection of New Catholic Home, exact location not available
71.192Acl To Father Masson, from Reverend J. Guzik, 11/05/1910, scandal over whereabouts of
Father Ptoszaj, Latin
71.770H To A.A. Hirst, from Francis H. Thole, 11/10/1910, Locating a new Parish around 58th
Street, South of Baltimore Avenue
71.472Ai To J.B. Comber, from William J. McGarry, 11/12 & 11/17/1910, request for new reports
on three diocesan institutions, with answer attached
71.473Ai To J.B. Comber, from Walter George Smith, 11/14/1910, letter enclosing several
documents all pertaining to the possibility of a state aid application for St. Vincent‟s Home
71.329Ai To Brother Arsenius of Philadelphia, Protectory for Boys, 11/15/1920, transcript of
receipts and expenditures of the Protectory
71.474Ai To J.B. Comber, from Walter George Smith, 11/28/1910, quotes from a letter from Sister
Euphemia about infants
71.188Acl To Reverend James P. Turner, from Edward J. Gucwa, 12/15/1910, matters concerning
Gucwa‟s ordination papers and his assignment in Mexico
71.475Ai To S. Edwin Megargee, from J.B. Comber, 12/21/1910, affirmed petition on behalf of
Antoinette Exposito with other documents (dated December 20, November 23, &
December 5, 1910 relating to the Background of Exposito‟s adoption)
71.330Ai Receipts and expenses for Philadelphia Protectory for Boys for year ending December
31, 1910
71.331Ai 1911, Anthony A. Hirst is legally empowered as representative of the Philadelphia
Protectory for Boys and St. Vincent‟s Home, 4 Pages
71.39Ab 1911, Summary of interments, cemeteries
71.476Ai 1911, resolutions, empowering A.A. Hirst, of St. Vincent‟s Home Board of Managers
71.624Aso To The Ordinaries of the United States, from James Cardinal Gibbons, 01/01 –
12/31/1911, yearly financial statement of the Commission for the Catholic Missions
among the Colored People and the Indians
71.477Ai To John B. Comber, from J. Percy Keating, 02/01/1911, McShain and Durkin‟s bids for
work at 20th and Race Streets, St. Vincent‟s Home
71.478Ai To J.B. Comber, from J. Percy Keating, 02/07/1911, Infeasibility of new boilers for St. Vincent‟s Home
71.478Ai To J. Percy Keating, from J.B. Comber ?, 02/08/1911, thanks Keating for his work on
boilers for St. Vincent‟s Home
71.771H To Right Reverend James P. Turner, from A.A. Hirst, 02/22/1911, John W. Hallahan
Memorial; erection of Hallahan High School; Hallahan Estate
71.479Ai To D.F. Durkin, Jr., from St. Vincent‟s Home, 02/24/1911, list of bill changes
71.05A To Bishop Prendergast, from Bishop McCort, 02/26/1911, quotations regarding Episcopal authority; St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick, Pottsville, Latin
71.772H To A.A. Hirst, from Archbishop John Glennon, 03/07/1911, intending purchasers anxious
to complete contact deal but Glennon isn‟t sure that Prendergast can transfer property
since Ryan had transacted the deal
71.773H To A.A. Hirst, from Archbishop Glennon, 03/08/1911, telegram – “Amending my
yesterdays letter will say Missouri laws admit valid transfer by nonresident executors
provided the will empowers them and a copy of the will is filed here
71.774H To Archbishop John Glennon, from A.A. Hirst, 03/09/1911, Glennon to act as will
administrator to expedite proceedings
71.775H To Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 03/09/1911, encloses letter from Archbishop Glennon
71.480Ai To J.B. Comber, from J. Percy Keating, 03/09/1911, estimates and bids of McShain and
Furkin, etc. for work for the diocese
71.345Ai To Prendergast, from Sister M. Borromeo, 03/19/1911, appointment of Mr. Casselman, a
non-Catholic, to staff of St. Agnes Hospital
71.590Aso March 26, 1911, Organized, Guild of St. Luke, St. Cosmas, and St. Damian of the city of
Philadelphia
71.06A To Bishop Prendergast, from Bishop McCort, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia,
03/30/1911, Baptismal records for marriage, Acta Apostolicae Sedis
71.332Ai To Mr. Power, from Brother Quintinian, 03/31/1911, enclosed $1003.86 check
71.695Di To Bishop Prendergast, from Bishop Corrigan, Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore,
04/16/1911, Building of new hall at Catholic University to honor Cardinal Gibbons
72.151Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from James A. Hogan, 04/22/1911, Hogan‟s resignation
71.776H To Bishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, Attorney, 04/25/1911, Cemetery Problems in
Pottsville
71.777H To Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 04/28/1911, no advantage in taking up matter of the late
Archbishop‟s estate at present
71.481Ai To Walter George Smith, 05/01/1911, a state appropriation of $2,344.10 is due on St.
Vincent‟s Account
71.482Ai To J. Percy Keating, 05/01/1911, sent an account of St. Vincent‟s Home
71.483Ai To J.B. Comber, from J. Percy Keating, 05/06/1911, Inquiry about expenses for work on
St. Vincent‟s Home
71.484Ai To J.B. Comber, from D.F. Durkin, Jr., 05/08/1941, requisition for $4,928.74 for work
done at St. Vincent‟s Home
71.333Ai To Mrs. John W. Barnes, 05/11/1911, application for George Barnes is enclosed
71.228Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend C. Currier, 05/15/1911, Currier‟s work at St.
Malachy‟s He is trying to get people to solicit funds for the colored missions
71.167Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Daniel J. Gerecke, 05/28/1911, congratulations to
Archbishop Prendergast for becoming the new bishop of Philadelphia; request to
continue work in Philadelphia for two more years
71.154Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Michael Brady, 05/29/1911, request to be made pastor
of Nativity Church, Philadelphia
72.209Al To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend D.J. McDermott, 06/01/1911, good wishes
71.231Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Donovan, 06/24/1911, a problem Father
Donovan had with Bishop McCort; rather scurrilous letter
71.334Ai To Brother Quintinian, 06/27/1911, information on Protectory drainage to be sent to Dr.
James Typon
71.485Ai To Reverend James P. Turner, from J. Percy Keating, 06/27/1911, estimates for work
jobs enclosed
71.486Ai To Reverend James Turner, from J. Percy Keating, 06/28/1911, windows and railings of
St. Vincent‟s Home Discussed
72.231Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Donovan, 06/29/1911, Thanking the
Archbishop – affairs at St. Paul‟s Church
72.153Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend James Nash, 06/29/1911, his years of Priestly
Service
71.959S From Catholic Educational Association, 06/29/1911, seminary training
71.487Ai To J. Percy Keating, 07/03/1911, work estimates for St. Vincent‟s Home Returned
71.01A To Archbishop Prendergast, from H. Heuser, 07/16/1911, Coat of Arms of Archbishop
Prendergast
71.641Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from E.J. Nolan, 07/17/1911, Xavier Braille Publications
71.165Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop McCort, 07/18/1911, the actions of a Father
Gentile
71.488Ai To J.B. Comber, from J. Percy Keating, 07/20/1911, new and old estimates for work at
20th and Race, St. Vincent‟s Home
71.07A To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop McCort, 07/24/1911, the assignment of and
Italian priest to the diocese
71.855N Ca. 07/26/1941, newspaper, “The Evening Bulletin” – announcement of the
enthronement of Archbishop Prendergast as bishop of Philadelphia
71.856N 07/26/1911, Newspaper, “The Evening Telegraph” – announcement of the new bishop of
Philadelphia – Archbishop Prendergast
71.193Acl To City and County of Philadelphia, from Joseph Guzik, 08/07/1911, controversy
involving Auguste Kunze, Reverend John A. Godrycz, Father Ziebura; letter begins,
“Joseph Guzik being duly sworn according to law. . .”
71.194Acl To County of Philadelphia, from Joseph Guzik, 08/07/1911, controversy involving Auguste Kunze, Reverend John A. Godrycz, Fathed Ziebura, and Joseph Guzik
71.235Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Frank Rugbian, 08/07/1911, Father Anthony Garritano
from Patrizzi who came to the United States “with the intent of cheating poor fools our of
their money.”
72.509Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Cardinal Vives, 08/27/1911, matters involving Father
Carol P. Grannan and the Latin American Pontifical College, Latin
71.335Ai To John B. Comber, from James P. Turner, 09/11/1911, Turner tends his resignation as
Board Manager, and the Board‟s acceptance is attached
71.336Ai To James Fitzpatrick, 09/13/1911, resolution about estate of Neal and Hugh O‟Donnell
wasn‟t acted upon
71.432Ai To Board of Managers, St. John‟s Orphan‟s Asylum, Fraley and Paul, 09/23/1911, Henry
Jessen wants to resume custody of his two sons
71.417Ai To E.V. Morell, from Myles Higgins, Esquire, 10/02/1911, discharge of John F.
McGinley, from St. Francis Industrial School, reply of Mr. Comber, writing for E.V.
Morell, is attached
71.609Aso To Prendergast, from James A. Walsh, 10/15/1911, asks Prendergast‟s blessing on the new Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America with Pius X‟s approval of 06/30/1911,
attached
71.337Ai To Charles F. Kavanagh, Chancellor, 10/19/1911, Kavanagh elected a member of the
Protectory‟s Board
71.338Ai To Reverend James F. Trainor, 10/19/1911, Trainor elected Vice President of the
Corporation
71.339Ai To Reverend Joseph F. O‟Keefe, 10/19/1911, Reverend Joseph O‟Keefe elected a
member of the Protectory‟s Board
71.340Ai To Honorable William N. Ashman, 10/19/1911, get well note and regrets Ashman
couldn‟t attend board meeting
71.11A To Bishops of Pennsylvania Province, from Archbishop Prendergast, 10/25/1911,
ownership of Church Property in the United States of America
71.691Di Al To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Eugene Garvey, Altoona, PA, 10/30/1911,
problem over title to a Slovak Church, name not available, in his diocese; idea of
ownership of Church Property
71.341Ai To Prendergast, from Harris and Richards, 11/01/1911, estimate number one and final for
painting the Protectory
71.10A To Priests of the Diocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 11/06/1911, Holy Father‟s
Collection, Pope Pius X
71.195Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, people of St. Josephat‟s Church, 11/09/1911, St. Josephat‟s
Parish – complaints against the Pastor, Reverend Joseph Guzik
71.227Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from S. Corkemaz, 11/23/1911, assigning Father Corkemaz to help the Manonites in the city
71.840M From Robert Appleton Company, 11/25/1911, publication of The Catholic Encyclopedia
71.125Ach To Very Reverend D.I. McDermott, 11/26/1911, personal letter about conditions in
Chester Parish, St. Michael‟s
71.126Ach To Very Reverend D.I. McDermott, 11/26/1911, personal letter about conditions in
Chester parish, St. Michael‟s
71.127Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend D.I. McDermott, 11/28/1911, problems at St.
Michael‟s, Chester
71.960S To Archbishop Prendergast, from B. Randolph, C.M., Seminary Department, St. John‟s
Seminary, New York, 12/01/1911, resolutions reached by C.E.A. for Seminarians
71.833M To Archbishop Prendergast, from Robert Appleton, 12/02/1911, Catholic Encyclopedia
71.834 M To Archbishop Prendergast, from Robert Appleton Company, 12/06/1911, Catholic
Encyclopedia
71.961S To Priests and People of the Diocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 12/07/1911,
Seminary Collection
71.835M To Archbishop Prendergast, from Robert Appleton, Company, 12/08/1911, Publication of
the Catholic Encyclopedia
71.836M To Archbishop Prendergast, from Robert Appleton Company, 12/12/1911, Publication of
the Catholic Encyclopedia
71.652Ca To Priests and People of the Diocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 12/28/1911, Catholic
University of America
71.642Aso From Xavier Braille Publication Society, 12/31/1911, first annual report of the Braille
society
71.40Ab 1912, Summary of Interments, Cemeteries
71.625Aso 1912, table showing expenditures by dioceses, for Catholic Indian Missions, and Schools
71.837M To Archbishop Prendergast, from John J. Wynne, S.J., 01/04/1912, thanking the
Archbishop for the invitation to come to Philadelphia to speak to the clergy about the
Catholic Encyclopedia
71.155Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Francis Brady, St. Jerome, Tamaqua, 01/11/1912, application for rectorship of St. Leo‟s Tacony
71.418Ai To Mr. Comber, from Mr. E.J. Du Mee, 01/11/1912, request to place two orphan boys,
ages 11 and 14, in St. Francis Industrial School, reply of Mr. Comber, dated 01/13/1911
(1912) is attached
71.842M To Archbishop Prendergast, from F.A. Daly, Manager, Catholic Standard and Times,
01/12/1912, year end progress and financial report of Catholic Standard and Times
71.591Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from W.A. Ketcham, Director of the Preservation Society,
01/16/1912, the financial statement of the society for 1911
71.207Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Right Reverend James McCloskey, 01/16/1912,
permission requested to remain with Bishop Dougherty for another two years at Jaro
71.419Ai To J.B. Comber, from J.W. Eckenrode, 01/20/1912, $19.50 check for William Wilson‟s
Care
71.420Ai To J.B. Comber, from Brother Gratian, 01/23/1912, William Wilson absconded on 12/21
71.421Ai To J.W. Eckenrode, from J.B. Comber, 01/26/1912, William Wolson “absconded” from
St. Francis Industrial School
71.509Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father McDevitt, 02/01/1912, Catholic Girl‟s High
School, structural problem with the building
71.626Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from E.A. Dyer, 02/03/1912, Negro Missions Fund
71.342Ai To Reverend Joseph O‟Keefe, 02/06/1912, unavailable for board meeting – has to
perform wedding
71.510Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend P. McDevitt, Superintendent of Schools,
02/14/1912, inspection of Hallahan High School building
71.535Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Alan W. Lukena, 03/09/1912, Boy Scouts of America,
requests Archbishop‟s personal views
71.610Aso To Prendergast, from Reverend James A. Walsh, 03/09/1912, seeks the Archbishop‟s
commendation on mission‟s work
71.653Ca To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Shahan, 03/16/1912, Catholic University of
America
71.570Aso 03/17/1912, Junior Holy Name Societies
71.654Ca To Prendergast, from Cardinal Gibbons, Baltimore, 03/20/1912, annual meeting of
Catholic University‟s Board of Trustees to be held 04/17/1912
71.222Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend J. Burns, St. Peter‟s Church, Eden Valley,
Minnesota, 03/23/1912, application to be adopted into the Philadelphia Diocese
71.168Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Christopher Gerke, 03/24/1912, Father Dan‟s stay at
the Philippine Islands. No Further Mention is made of the priest‟s name
71.41Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Joseph G. Magee, 03/26/1912, law at Haverford Township forbidding the erection of a cemetery
71.643Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from E.J. Nolan, 03/26/1912, Xavier Braille Publication
71.343Ai To Harris and Richards, 04/13/1912, contract for new Pumping Apparatus for the
Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
71.838M 04/16/1912 – 01/20/1914, summary of income from Trust Estate under will of John
McCann
71.623Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father William Ketcham, 04/22/1912, expenditures for Colored Missions for the year 1911
71.58Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mrs. J. Wirk, 04/24/1912, two children of hers who
were buried in Old Cathedral Cemetery, she would like to move them to another
cemetery
71.368Ai To Prendergast, from Joseph Neff, 05/10/1912, no available position for Doctor Melvin
Franklin to fill
71.839M To Archbishop Prendergast, 05/10/1912, extracts from the “Will” of James McFadden, in
which he leaves money to four Catholic Institutions: Purgatorial Society, St. Elizabeth‟s
Parish; Little Sisters of the Poor; St. Vincent‟s Home; Home for Orphan Girls
71.369Ai To Prendergast, from Hugh L. McMenamin, 05/18/1912, Hospital for Tubercular patients
70.05 To Prendergast, from Reverend John J. Hedrick, 05/18/1912, commemoration of St. Paul
is a “dies fixa” on July 1
70.06 To Prendergast, from A.J. Schulte, 05/20/1912, 07/01 is to be feast of Commemoration of
St. Paul; mentions conflicting scheduling in different Ordos
71.681Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop Blenk of New Orleans, 05/26/1912, a
request for the bishop to receive a Father Larkin into the diocese
70.07 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Peter Getz, 05/27/1912, request to help make building
plans for new parishes
71.42Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Emory P. Day, Investments and Real Estate,
05/27/1912, ground he has for sale that could not be used for a cemetery. The land is at
Chestnut Hill
71.289Ai From St. Anne‟s Widow Asylum, 05/29/1912, papers belonging to the estate of Mrs.
Mary Vallelly, deceased
72.958S To Archbishop Prendergast, from H.J. Heuser, 05/31/1912, Heuser mentions that he has
the letter of Mr. Bodkin; Heuser also requests to be relieved of teaching but to stay at the
Seminary
71.02A To Father Schulte, from W.J. Walsh, 06/03/1912, adoption of patronal feasts in the
Archdiocese
71.811M To Reverend W.J. Walsh, from J.M.Redon, 06/03/1912, Mentions Murphy‟s Ordo and
wants to know about feasts of Maternity and patronage of Our Lady
70.08 To Prendergast, from A.J. Schulte, 06/05/1912, instructions on Church Feasts
71.778H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, attorney, 06/29/1912, mortgage on the
property of St. Elizabeth‟s Church
71.43Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. W.F. Kenneg, 08/22/1912, poor condition of St.
Stephen‟s Cemetery, Broad and Lycoming
71.422A To Mr. Gorman, from Mary Malloy, 09/20/1912, seeks admission for William A.
Friskey, 9 years old
72.510Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Philip R. McDevitt, Superintendent of Parish School, 09/23/1912, proposed rules and regulations for Catholic Girl‟s High School, later Little
Flower High School for girls
71.130Ach To A.A. Hirst, Attorney, from George M. Roads, attorney, 09/24/1912, St. Casimir‟s
Parish, Shenandoah
71.219Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from David Breen, Killarney, 09/27/1912, request to come to
Philadelphia as a priest
71.571Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Louis C. Macaran, 09/30/1912, Holy Name Parade in
Philadelphia
71.572Aso To Mr. Louis C. Macaran, from Archbishop Prendergast, 10/01/1912, thanks for receipt
of letter making reference to the Holy Name parade
71.676Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend J.A. Belzer, 10/11/1912, problems involving
the Diocese of Denver and tuberculosis victims; attempt to build a Catholic sanitarium
71.644Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from E.J. Nolan, 10/22/1912, Xavier Braille Publications
71.422Ai To F. Comber, from Reverend H.A. Gallagher, 10/23/1912, Friskey refused admission
due to age
71.61Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from George M. Wagner, Attorney-at-Law, 10/24/1912,
request of Emma Boyle to remove the body of her daughter from Old Cathedral
Cemetery to West Laurel Hill
71.256Acl To Prendergast, from Daniel J. Sequora, 11/05/1912, notarized, congregation of St.
Casimir‟s Polish Roman Catholic Parish of Shenandoah wants removal of their pastor,
Reverend M.F. Kopytkiewicz
71.669Con 11/07/1912, General letter, addressed to no one in particular concerning the “Kickers” of
Shenandoah
71.179Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father D. Gercke, Nueva Cacenes, 11/17/1912,
conditions in Philippines
71.423Ai To J.B. Comber, from Reverend D. Scallabrella, 11/18/1912, Mr. Francesco Vernacchio
wishes to take custody of his son again
71.585Aso To Father Kanaugh, from Elmir E. Scott, et al, 11/22/1912, Knights of Del‟Epee,
composed of Catholic Deaf Mutes, letter attached addressed to Father Singleton,
09/12/1912, regarding the Knights of Del‟Epee
71.779H To Archbishop Prendergast, from Anthony A. Hirst, 11/29/1912, purchase of the property at Tamaqua for the Lithuanian Congregation
71.843M To The Board of Directors of the “Catholic Standard and Times,” from W. Schmidt,
auditor, 11/30/1912, financial statement of “Catholic Standard”
71.655CaU To Very Reverend Monsignor Thomas Shahan, from R. Cardinal Merry Del Val,
Secretary of State, the Vatican, 12/10/1912, Progress at Catholic University is
commended
71.423Ai To Reverend Daniel Scallabrella, 12/12/1912, vernacchio boy to be discharged in May
from St. Francis Industrial School
71.424Ai To Edward Morrell, 12/12/1912, bills and vouchers of St. Francis Industrial School and
Drexmoor
70.09 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Timothy J. Buckley, Seminarian, 12/19/1912, his being
adopted into the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
71.370Ai To Prendergast, from Lawrence F. Flick, Free Hospital for Poor Consumptives,
12/20/1912, seeks portion of Christmas Charity for Sanatorium
71.371 To J.B. Comber, from William Gorman, 12/27/1912, wonders what action has been taken
in the Friskey case
71.422Ai To Mr. Gorman, 12/29/1912, possibility of getting William Friskey into St. John‟s
Orphan‟s Asylum
71.982W Lent, 1913, regulations for fasting 1913
71.292Ai Commitment section (#10) in Act of 1913 – establishing State Village for Feeble-minded
Women of Child-Rearing Age
71.732F Legal document: Question – whether Church altars are entitled to free entry as “work of
art” under par 655, Tariff Act of 1913”
71.181Acl To Prendergast, from Daniel Gercke, between 1913 & 1918, congratulations on Golden
Jubilee; report on bishops; plight of Filipinos who have lost their independence due to the
war
71.422Ai To J.B. Comber, from Mr. Gorman, 01/02/1913, Gorman angrily returns an application to
St. John‟s Orphan‟s Asylum and throws in the towel regarding the Friskey Case
71.425 To Edward Morrell, 01/08/1913, bills and vouchers of St. Francis Industrial School and
Drexmoor
71.780H To Reverend Peter Masson, from Anthony A. Hirst, 01/09/1913, legal letter in which Mr.
Hirst promises to send the resolutions and Minutes of a meeting to Father Guzick
71.08A To Bishop McCort, Vicar General of Archdiocese of Philadelphia, All Saints Chapel, The
Philadelphia Hospital, Reverend Francis X. Wastl, 01/14/1913, founding children at the
hospital and baptism of such children
71.44Ab To Joseph C. Magee, Esquire, from Mr. Wn. Lawson, 01/15/1913, selling of land in
Haverford Township to Archbishop Prendergast to erect a cemetery
71.180Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father D. Gerecke, Nueva Cacenes, 01/19/1913, thanks
for Archbishop‟s attendance at his father‟s funeral; mention of election of President Wilson and its effect on the Philippines
71.670Con From File of the House of Representatives No. 307, 02/03/1913, An Act to regulate the
exemption from taxation of public property used for public purposes and places of
religious worship
72.982W To Priests of Philadelphia, from Archbishop Prendergast, 02/07/1913, an active
movement was created to cause dissensions among the Polish Catholics, 2 copies
71.692Di Al To Archbishop Prendergast, from E.A. Garvey, Bishop of Altoona, 02/10/1913, Boy
Scouts – the formation of.
71.701Di E To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop John Fitzmaurice, Bishop of Erie, 02/11/1913,
Boy Scouts, survey of members, necessity of Catholic Club
71.356Ai To Prendergast, from Sister Stanislaus Cohen, 02/15/1913, sends work from a new
mimeograph happily!
71.714DiSc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop M. Hoban, Scranton, 02/18/1913, Boy Scouts,
Catholic Club
71.426Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from L.D. Morrell, 02/21/1913, St. Francis Industrial School
70.10 To Archbishop Prendergast, from the National American Indian Memorial Association,
02/22/1913, an invitation to the ceremonies of the National American Indian Memorial at
Fort Wadsworth, New York
71.357Ai To Prendergast, from Sister Stanislas, 02/27/1913, St. Joseph‟s Hospital report being
processed
71.45AB From Mr. Speiser – Committee on Judiciary Special, 03/17/1913, Cemetery Act – House
Bill #1693
71.97Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Philadelphia Electric Company, 03/27/1913, Electric Power to Cathedral and Residence
71.536Aso To the Editor of the Ecclesiastical Review, from J. Percy Keating, 04/02/1913, Catholic
Boy Scouts in the United States
71.781H To Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 04/26/1913, controversy with Mary Baugh‟s will –
neurologist testified that Mrs. Baugh was in a state of senile dementia when will was
drawn up
71.627Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from E.D. Dyer, 05/16/1913, thanking the Archbishop for
the Philadelphia contribution to the colored missions
71.537Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Edward Morrell, 05/27/1913, Boy Scouts and Catholics
72.801M To Archbishop Prendergast, from John Duncan E., 06/18/1913, a vitally important
booklet, “Woman Sufferage and the Church” by a Catholic Physician
72.668Con To Mr. John A. DeWald, from Dr. Cummings, Williamsport, 06/19/1913, “menace”
controversy, envelope attached addressed to Archbishop Prendergast
72.533Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Charles J. Cummings, 06/21/1913, Mr. DeWald and
the “Menace Clubs,” see letter of 06/19/1913 addressed to Mr. DeWald from Dr.
Cummings
71.986W To Home and Country Publishing Company, from Archbishop Prendergast, 07/01/1913,
commending the company for a fine job in the publication “Home & Country”
71.427Ai To Edward Morrell, 07/09/1913, June Bills of St. Francis Industrial School amount to
$229,655
71.428Ai To Edward Morrell, from John B. Comber, 08/08/1913, Philadelphia, bill statements for
St. Francis Industrial School
71.137Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Landolfi, 08/10/1913, problems at the New Italian Church in Martin‟s Creek
70.11 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Paul de Vuyst, 08/14/1913, International Congress of
Family Education, French and English translation
72.508 From Archbishop Prendergast, 09/05/1913, minutes of the Archdiocesan School Board of
Philadelphia
71.857N 09/12/1913, News clip – details of Drexmoor, home for Catholic working Boys closing
71.246Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father William Higgins, 09/15/1913, a request to leave
his Cathedral assignment and be appointed to the Seminary
71.782H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, Attorney, 09/19/1913, “Will” of Mr. B.
McShea
71.812M To Rudolph Blankenburg, from Michael J. Ryan, City Solicitor, 09/22/1913, Music and
parade permit, copy
71.429Ai To J.B. Comber, Esquire, from Edward Morrell, 09/23/1913, check of $3,498.49 for
payment of bills and vouchers of St. Francis Industrial School and the Drexmoor
71.645Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Blind Association (Xavier Braille Publication), 09/26/1913, ask Bishop for funds to help the association
71.671Con Ca. 10/03/1913, notes involving a controversy between Mr. Baldwin, the United States,
and the Mexican International Railroad Company, about customs
70.12 To Archbishop Prendergast, from International Anti-Vivisection and Animal Protection
Congress, 10/04/1913, Anti-Vivisection and Animal Protection Congress
71.362Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mother Aloysia, O.S.F., 10/09/1913, the loans needed
to build St. Mary‟s Hospital
71.395Ai To C.J. Hobar, M.D., from A.A. Hirst, 10/11/1913, a hospital connected to St. Vincent‟s
Home would require an amendment in the Home‟s charter
71.436Ai To Monsignor Kavanagh, from the Catholic Orphan Asylum, 10/14/1913, the problem of
religious interference at the Glen Mills School
71.22Ab 10/16/1913, the Purchase of a diocesan office building property at 1700 Summer Street
71.783H To Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 10/16/1913, list of tenants on Blight Farm with October
11, 1913, letter from M. Cooke attached about owners of “piggeries”
71.517Asc To Monsignor C.F. Kavanagh, from Daniel Dever, 10/19/1913, a problem of religious interference at a Glen Mills School, the bishop insists that Catholic Boys should be
permitted to attend Catholic Services without interference
71.210Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Daniel McDermott, 10/21/1913, the Bishop is
requested to allow him to stay at St. Mary‟s, he had asked for a transfer
71.858N 11/12/1913, a newspaper clipping from a Philadelphia newspaper containing a article by
a Mr. Penn, concerning a speech by Reverend Dr. Floyd W. Tomkins on the “Free
manner in which “sex” was being spoken about in the city; even by women
71.46Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from James A. Haley, 11/14/1913, purchase of a cemetery plot
71.47Ab To Director of Holy Cross Cemetery, from Charles K. Zug – the Commonwealth Title
Insurance and Trust Company, 11/14/1913, land to be purchased for the Mauseleum of
Mr. Bartholomew Shea
72.984W To Reverend Peter McEnroe, from Archbishop Prendergast, 11/21/1913, building a
church
71.23Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Henry D. Dagit, Philadelphia, 11/22/1913, bill for
services at 1727 Race Street
71.962S To Archbishop Prendergast, from Andrew F. O‟Connell, Nurseryman at Seminary,
11/24/1913, new lease on Seminary Nursery
71.518Asc To Nathan Schaeffer, John Bell, Edward Morell, from McCormick, Harris and Morrell,
Edward Morrell, John Bell, 12/05/1913, 11/12/1913, 11/14/1913, St. Francis College,
Loretto, PA
71.733F To Archbishop Prendergast, from Benziger Brothers, 12/05/1913, the problems with the
new breviary
70.13 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Benziger Brothers, 12/05/1913, taxes imported Church articles
70.14 December 8 & 11, 1913, Anti-Vivisection and Animal Protection Congress
71.111Ach To Mr. Anthony Hirst, attorney, from A.D. Knittle, attorney, 12/09/1913, problems of
ownership of church property – St. Joseph‟s Lithuanian Church
71.111Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Anthony Hirst, attorney, 12/10/1913, St. Joseph‟s
Lithuanian Church case; problem of ownership of church property
70.15 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Ray Haller, 12/19/1913, the letter of endorsement that
he sent of the “Home and Country” Magazine, it is causing considerable trouble, as it is
being used to pressure Catholics into buying the magazine
71.784H To Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 12/19/1913, list of “legatees” from Mary A. Baugh‟s
will
71.656 Call To Archbishop Prendergast, from J. Cardinal Gibbons, 12/29/1913, a Committee meeting
of trustees of Catholic University, report attached
71.646Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Xavier Braille Publications, 12/31/1913, asking for
funds to help the blind, Third Annual report
71.577Aso From The New York Chapter of the Alumnae Association of St. Joseph‟s College, 1914,
organization convention for the purpose of Federating the alumnae of Catholic colleges
and academies
71.24Ab To Father W. Ketcham, from Charles M. Darr, Auditor, 01/07/1914, the financial
statements of the Indian Missions; all is in order
71.844M To the Board of Directors of the Catholic Standard and Times, from W.C. Schmidt,
01/17/1914, report of Income and assets and liabilities of the Catholic Standard and
Times Publishing Company for the year ending November 30, 1913, inclusive
71.410Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Cappo, 01/19/1914, Don Bosco Institute,
Drexmor
71.82Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Meyer and Company of Munich, Lismore,
Pennsylvania, 01/19/1914, stained glass windows; gift of Archbishop Prendergast
71.25Ab To Bishop McCort of Philadelphia, from John H. McClatchy, 01/23/1914, land on the
Lafferty Estate, property at 54th and Cedar, Philadelphia
71.83AB To Archbishop Prendergast, from Parochial House at Lismore, 01/26/1914, a stained
glass window that the Bishop had bought
71.205Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Louis Leveque, Germantown, 01/26/1914, a
request for Mass Stipends
71.26Ab To Mr. Henry C. Loughlin, attorney, 01/27/1914, the estate of Charles Lafferty
71.519Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Immaculate Heary Academy, 01/31/1914, general
statement from Immaculate Heart Academy, Frazer, Pennsylvania, on Finances
72.929R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Ernest Coppo, S.C., 02/07/1914, meeting of Provincial
Chapter passed a resolution accepting the Dresmor. Letter from M.L. Heagen, dated 10/04/1912, is attached
71.592Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from C. Stuart Patterson, President, Western Saving Fund
Society, 02/10/1914, sale of property – 2401-2411 Kensington Avenue
71.715Di To Father Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend A.J. Brennan,
Chancellor – Scranton, 02/11/1914, St. Patrick‟s Mission House, in Analomink; Father
Ryan‟s faculties not granted; great deal of unrest present
71.27Ab To Mr. Anthony Hirst, Esquire, from Mr. F. Hallowell, Controller, Western Savings Fund
Society, 02/13/1914, sale of property, 2401-2411 Kensington Avenue
71.983W To Clergy and people of Philadelphia, from Archbishop Prendergast, 02/18/19??, Lenten
Regulations – 1914
71.813M To Henry Stitzell, from Claude de La Roche, 02/19/1914, the death of Charles Percy de
La Roche and provisions for intermant of his body
71.112Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Vincent D‟Argis, Rector of St. Joseph‟s
Church, Mahanoy City, 02/25/1914, an appeal to the Archbishop which concerns
divisions over trustees problems in the parish
71.785H To Archbishop Prendergast, from Catholic Church Extension Society – Very Reverend F. Kelly, President, 02/26/1914, the Archbishop is asked to honor Mr. Anthony Hirst,
member of the Society
71.786H To Archbishop Prendergast, from Anthony A. Hirst, attorney, 02/27/1914, trustees
problem; St. Joseph; Mahanoy City
71.147Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Thomas Attenni of Sacred Heart,
Shenandoah, 02/29/1914, the Bishop wanted to see plans and estimates on the new
church
71.930R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mother Bonaventure, 03/01/1914, the debts and accounts of Mount St. Joseph‟s
71.263Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father J.E. Rockliff, 03/05/1914, secularization from
Vincentians
71.787H To Archbishop Prendergast, from Very Reverend Francis C. Kelley, President –
Extension Society, 03/09/1914, testimonial for Anthony A. Hirst
71.788H To Archbishop Prendergast, from Anthony A. Hirst, attorney, 03/10/1914, concerning the
supreme court decision on the case of St. George‟s Lithuanian Church, Shenandoah,
enclosed copy of decision attached
70.16 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Edward R. Wood, 03/11/1914, political problems of
the times
71.141Ach To Reverend A.M. Korves, from Stewart Walter, contractor, 03/14/1914, Mr. Walter
proposes to build the new St. Joseph‟s Church at Easton for $73,860
71.196Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Heuser, of St. Charles Seminary, 03/16/1914,
“Canon Sheehan Memorial” letter thanking the Archbishop for his contribution. It also
tells of the life of Father Sheehan
70.17 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Miss Buhler, 03/17/1914, the unfair dealings of the “New World Life Insurance Company.” She, along with many others, had been “taken-
in” by this supposed “Catholic Company.”
71.358Ai 03/19/1914, Treasurer‟s Account for St. Joseph‟s Hospital, 03/19/1912 and 03/19/1914
70.18 To Archbishop Prendergast, from E.D. White, 03/25/1914, Thanking the Archbishop for
Laetare Medal
71.686Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Ireland, 03/26/1914, notice concerning a book
to be written about the Catholics in the United States
71.734F To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Hoban of Scranton, 03/27/1914, tax on
imported works of art for churches; incorporation of Church property
71.136Ach To Very Reverend Peter Masson and Bishop Prendergast, from Reverend Ladislas
Kloucheck, 03/30/1914, the new buildings at Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Clair
71.282Ai 04/01/1914, list of mortgages on Institutions in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, held by
the Beneficial Savings Fund Society of Philadelphia
71.628Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend W. Ketcham, 04/02/1914, Catholic Indian
Mission Schools
71.28Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from V.J. Schwarz, 04/06/1914, the I.W.W. (Industrial
Workers of the World), they destroyed two churches in New York and Schwarz felt
things were getting dangerous in Philadelphia
71.657Ca To Archbishop Prendergast, from Thomas J. Shahan, Rector of Catholic University,
04/07/1914, the letter concerns two committees that were formed of which Bishop
Prendergast was a member, Board Member of Catholic University; Board for Honorary
Degrees at Catholic University
71.120Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend D.I. McDermott, 04/08/1914, Opening of
Moore Street through St. Mary‟s cemetery, Father McDermott requests permission to move bodies to Holy Cross
71.658Ca To Archbishop Prendergast, from “Visiting Committee” of Catholic University,
04/08/1914, annual report on the condition of the University
71.684Di To Father Walsh, Archbishop Prendergast‟s Secretary, from Father Carroll, Cardinal
Farley‟s Secretary, 04/13/1914, some type of insurance venture which was not at all
honest, Reply is that Philadelphia will have nothing to do with it
71.29Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Andrews and Company, 04/15/1914, Investments,
stocks, bonds
71.987W To Very Reverend J.J. Hughes, C.S.P., from Archbishop Prendergast, 04/15/1914, the
bishop is congratulating the order for their remarkable work in training priests for
Missionary Work
70.19 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Arnold Waszgea, 04/17/1914, seeks to come to
Philadelphia
71.92Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Deprato Statuary Company, 04/20/1915, thank you
note for a paid bill
71.30Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Paul Monaghan, 04/22/1914, convent and chapel at 22nd & Green Streets is not finished
71.200Acl To Very Reverend Peter Masson, Allentown, from Reverend Ladislas Kloucheck,
04/22/1914, Reverend Kloucheck is leaving the diocese because of a conflict with the
Bishop
71.719DiS.T.L. From Archbishop John J. Glennon, St. Louis (Secretary to Archbishops‟ Meeting),
04/23/1914, Minutes of meeting of Archbishops of U.S., 1914
71.232Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father William Drobel, Weatherly, PA, 04/24/1914,
the priest is unable to live on parish money and asks for assistance
71.647Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Xavier Braille Publishers, 04/25/1914, The Archbishop
is asked to renew his subscription to their magazine
71.526Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from William McGrath, 04/27/1914, The Need for extra
classrooms at Roman Catholic High School
71.943R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archabbott of St. Vincent‟s Father Schners, O.S.B.,
04/28/1914, the Bishop is thanked for his help in getting the Holy See to acknowledge St. Vincent‟s as able to issue decrees
71.107Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Garretano (St. Anthony of Padua), 04/29/1914,
the Bishop is asked to be present for the dedication of the church
71.573Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from W.A. Ryan, Philadelphia, 04/30/1914, The Junior Holy
Name Camp, Philadelphia
71.801M Coupons Due, May 1914, 2 Pages
71.98Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from F. Garland Miller, C.G. Hussey and Company, Pittsburgh, 05/01/1914, renovation of Cathedral, 1914
71.411Ia To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Ernest Cappo, 05/02/1914, Don Bosco Institute,
Drexmor
71.201Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father L. Kloucheck, St. Clair, Pennsylvania,
05/04/1914, the Bishop is asked not to accept the priest‟s letter of resignation
71.841M 05/07/1914, extract from Will of Edward Trainer, deceased
71.412Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Cappo, 05/08/1914, Father Cappo agrees to
comply with the Bishop‟s wishes; agreement between Salesians and Archbishop regarding Don Bosco Institute, Drexmor
71.110Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Hirst and Fitzpatrick, attorneys, 05/11/1914,
Disturbances at St. George‟s Church, Shenandoah
70.20 To Archbishop Prendergast, from William H. Pounds and Catherine R. Miller,
05/11/1914, a marriage record that was unrecorded at Annunciation Church
71.538Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from John B. Dever, 05/12/1914, report on the Catholic Boy
Scout Movement, 2 Copies
71.206Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Leveque, 05/12/1914, A Chinese missionary, he
tells the Archbishop of hard times and asks for assistance
71.31Ab To The Marquette League, N.Y.C., from John Hennessy, 05/14/1914, contributions to the
erection of the Archbishop Ryan Memorial Chapel at Medicine Lake Mission, Special
Note: mention is made of the opening of 1 ½ million acres of land on the Port Peck
Indian Reservation to settlers (see card for 5/22/1914)
71.963S 05/15/1914, copy of a part of a “will” of Mary McEvoy, who bequeathed to St. Charles Seminary $200
70.21 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend E.H. Earle, All Saints Episcopal Church,
Texas, 05/15/1914, letter thanking the Bishop for all of the kindness he showed to him,
and his family, while they were in Philadelphia
71.814M From G. Cardinal Nava, 05/16/1914, description of a natural disaster, Italian
71.113Ach From Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill County, 05/18/1914, final court decision on
the case of St. Joseph‟s Church, Mahanoy City; trustees problem
71.114Ach From Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill County, 05/18/1914, answer to petition for appointment of trustees for St. Joseph‟s Lithuanian Church, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
71.115Ach From H.O. Becktel, P.J., 05/18/1914, naming of trustees for St. Joseph‟s Lithuanian
Roman Catholic Church
71.937R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Sister Beatrice of the Holy Spirit, 05/18/1914, Plans for
their new convent for approval; Carmel at 66th and York Road
71.146Ach To Mr. Anthony Hirst, Attorney, from Mr. E.R. Byrne, 05/19/1914, the erection of St.
Patrick‟s Chapel, Origin Unknown
71.944R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. P. Monaghan, Architect, 05/19/1914, new convent,
“Convent of Divine Love” at 22nd and Green Streets
71.928R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Benedictine Sisters, Saskatchewan, 05/20/1914,
permission to collect funds in Philadelphia
71.116Ach To Anthony Hirst, attorney, from J. Whalen, attorney, 05/22/1914, appointment, by court,
of trustees for St. Joseph‟s Church, Mahanoy City
71.789H To Archbishop Prendergast, from Anthony Hirst, attorney, 05/22/1914, the erection of a
memorial chapel for Archbishop Ryan at Medicine Lake, Montana
71.237Acl To Monsignor Kavanagh, from Reverend J. Gazdzik, St. Stanislaw‟s Church,
Minersville, PA, 05/23/1914, papers to be signed by the Archbishop for a loan
71.540Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from L.D. Morell, 05/28/1914, a request for the Archbishop
for some advice concerning the boy scouts
71.593Aso To Mr. Daniel Gallagher, Committee of Irish Societies, from Diocese of Philadelphia,
05/29/1914, the committee of Irish Societies to have Irish History taught in all grammar
schools, permission was not given
71.815M To Mr. Daniel Gallagher, from Secretary of the Diocesan School Board, 05/29/1914, Irish History in school curriculum
70.22 To Archbishop Prendergast, from George D. Porter, 06/01/1914, Police Pension Fund
71.135Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend George Bornemann, 06/01/1914, Holy
Rosary Church, Reading, Italian Church
70.23 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Walter Smith, 06/06/1914, petition to have a bust made
of the Archbishop
70.24 To Archbishop Prendergast, from DeWill Clinton Noyes, 06/09/1914, stained glass
windows from Pelham Manor which were on sale as part of the items to be sold on the
death of the owner
71.139Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Murphy, St. John Baptist, Manayunk,
06/11/1914, the pastor writes the bishop that if a religious order moved into his parish
boundaries, he would not be able to meet expenses, the number of people in the parish is
too small as it is
71.239Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from People of Annunciation Parish, 10th and Dickenson,
06/11/1914, permission to allow Father Graves to stay at his parish
71.371Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Edward Martin, Chairman, 06/11/1914, committee
on Hospital Efficiency of Philadelphia County
71.184Acl To Mrs. DeSilver, from Archbishop Prendergast, 06/12/1914, request to have Father
Groves remain at Annunciation is denied
71.185Acl To Miss Anna Arrison, from Archbishop Prendergast, 06/12/1914, transfer of Father
Graves
71.261Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father George Mikulski, 06/12/1914, tuiton that Father
Mikulski felt that Father Gudnewich should have refunded
71.198Acl To Archbishop Januszkiewicz, from Father Jannszkiemir, who is in Jerusalem,
06/14/1914, Father Jannszkiemir asks the Archbishop to send him money, as he runs
short
71.964S To Archbishop Prendergast, from John McCormick, 06/19/1914, permission requested
for McCormick‟s brother, Vincent, to leave St. Charles and to go to the Diocese of New
York
70.25 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. M. Ashton, 06/23/1914, this concerns finding a
home for an old man who has no family, reply attached
71.17A To Mr. James P. Collins, from Secretary of Prendergast, 06/23/1914, mentions centenary
celebration of Philadelphia diocese in response to attached letter of June 20th
71.18A To Frederick Pustet & Company, from Secretary of Prendergast, 06/23/1914, in response
to letter of 06/22, Archbishop hasn‟t received an answer from Rome about a common day
for anniversary celebration of dedication of all churches
71.134Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Holy Infancy Parish, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,
Father McGettigan, 06/23/1914, the Archbishop is asked to sign a land agreement
71.594Aso To My dear Mr. Ryan, from J.E. Redmond, 06/23/1914, National Volunteer Force in Ireland is effective, money is requested to support the effort
71.929R To Benedictine Sisters, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Father Walsh, Archbishop‟s
Secretary, 06/24/1914, permission is granted to collect funds in Philadelphia
71.965S To Prendergast, from Paul Monoaghan, 06/24/1914, Bill & receipt for $539.00 for
Seminary electrical wiring
71.19A To Reverend P. Felix Fellner, O.S.B., from Secretary of Prendergast, 06/26/1914,
permission to work in Philadelphia diocese in response to request of June 25, 1914
71.143Ach To Mr. Anthony Ziernicki, from Secretary of Prendergast, 06/26/1914, acknowledges
Biernicki‟s letter of 06/25, contract for erection of St. Ladslaus‟ Church in hands of A.A.
Hirst
71.759G To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Alexander Miller, 06/27/1914, Reverend Peter
Guilday and Louvain
71.802M 07/1914, Coupons due on Diocesan properties
72.21Ab From Archbishop Prendergast, 07/01/1914, charter of Prendergast, Reverend Henry
Stommel and the Sisters of St. Francis
71.32Ab To Mr. P. Monaghan, attorney, from Archbishop Prendergast, 07/02/1914, certificate of
payment on the new convent, Convent of Divine Love, at 22nd and Green Streets,
payment of $4,192, left $40,476 – Balance
71.413Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, per Monsignor Charles Kavanagh, from Reverend Ernest
Cappo, Salesians of Don Bosco, 07/09/1914, Salesians taking over “Drexmor” and
changing the name to “Don Bosco‟s Institute”
71.945R To Archbishop Prendergast, from John M. Mahoney, 07/09/1914, a new convent is being
built at Our Mother of Good Counsel, Bryn Mawr. The People are not satisfied because
the contractor would not let members of the parish share in the work
70.26 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Michael J. Ryan, 07/10/1914, permission requested for
Ryan to solicit funds for the Irish National Volunteer Force, Memo from House of
Commons, London, England attached
71.265Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend V.N. Veralli of St. Ann‟s, Bristol,
Pennsylvania, 07/10/1914, the letter is an apology for the trouble caused over a religious
procession and parade
71.182Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Daniel J. Gercke, 07/12/1914, letter about
Philippines; mentions Bishop Dougherty and Monsignor McCloskey
71.213Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Schulte, St. Charles Seminary, 07/12/1914, an
explanation of the regulations for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
71.489Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from M.L. Cooke of the Department of Public Works,
07/14/1914, the city desires to purchase St. Vincent‟s Home, was on Race Street
71.705Di To the priests of Philadelphia, from Bishop MacGinley of Neuva Caceres, 07/21/1914,
financial Aid-especially against inroads of Protestant missionaries in public high schools;
other methods used by Protestant missionaries to draw Catholics away from the faith
71.266Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Victor Prite, 07/22/1914, complaint against constant preaching for money by Father Whealon of Ambler
71.988W To Jane Campbell, from Archbishop Prendergast, 07/23/1914, women‟s rights and
sufferage
71.936R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend P. McCale, C.M., 07/29/1914, the Sisters of
the Holy Agony in Paris want to open a mission in the United States
71.378Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Sister M. Bernard, R.S.M., Merion, 08/06/1914, debts
incurred by building Misericordia Hospital; payment of debts
71.672Con To Archbishop Prendergast, 08/06/1914, an appeal from Irish men in the Philadelphis
Almshouse, scurrilous report against Irish and Church “rum and religion”
71.946R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Sister M.M. Patricia, R.S.M., Merion, 08/06/1914,
financial difficulties; repayment of loan from Archbishop
71.250Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Charles F. Kavanaugh, 08/10/1914, request
by Father to be appointed to the vacant rectorship of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish,
Philadelphia
71.574Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Francis D. Morse, Band Director, 08/12/1914, Holy
Name Parade, St. Patrick‟s Parish, he composed a march in honor of Archbishop Prendergast
71.638Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from National American Federation of Catholic Societies,
08/13/1914, an invitation to the 13th Convention
71.639Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Jannszkiemir, Jerusalem, 08/17/1914, father
asks the Archbishop for money again
71.678Di To Priests and Refugees who are from Mexico, from Bishops Francisco of Liranes, Jesus
Maria of Saltillo, and Miguel of Zacotecas, 08/18/1914, the letter tells of the persecution
of the church and grave situations in Mexico
71.156Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Charles Bruehl, 08/19/1914, thanking the
Bishop for the appointment as a professor at the seminary
71.84Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mayer and Company, stained glass, 08/21/1914, repairs
made to the Cathedral and convent at 22nd and Green Streets; mentions also work done in
chapel of Holy Child Convent, Sharon Hill
71.89Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Daprato Statuary Company, 08/21/1914, this concerns
two statues for the Cathedral, (Statues of St. John and St. Patrick)
71.33Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Paul Monaghan, Architect, 08/26/1914, new convent, “Convent of Divine Love,” at 22nd and Green Streets
71.105Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Leonard B. Norton, 08/26/1914,
Annunciation Parish, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania – permission to borrow money to build
church
71.90Ab To Prendergast, from Deprato Statuary Company, 08/27/1914, details on Cathedral altar
costing $4650.00
70.27 To Archbishop Prendergast, from F.B. Amsel of the “Volks-Verein,” Philadelphia,
08/28/1914, Amsel wishes the Archbishop to be present at their next meeting; mentions 100th Anniversary of the writing of “The Star Spangled Banner.”
71.248Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Thaddeus Hogan, Sacred Heart, Trenton,
New Jersey, 08/28/1914, requests faculties to administer Sacraments to his sick
parishioners who spend great deal of time in Philadelphia diocese which borders his
parish
71.157Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Charles Bruehl, 08/29/1914, concerning his reasons for leaving Milwaukee
71.947R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Sister M. Hildegarde, R.S.M., Sea Isle, New Jersey,
08/30/1914, advice about a hospital
71.527Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, 08/31/1914, 32nd Annual Report of the trustees of Roman
Catholic High School, Philadelphia
71.91Ab September 1914, Agreement on a cathedral altar between Prendergast & Daprato Statuary
Company
71.34Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Paul Monaghan, Architect, 09/03/1914, new convent, “Convent of Divine Love” at 22nd and Green Streets
71.578Aso To Father Walsh, from Claire Cogan, 09/05/1914, the formation of the Federation of
Alumnae of Catholic Colleges and Academies of the United States and Canada
70.28 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Gertrude M. O‟Reilly, 09/07/1914, outline of
qualifications for employment in a publishing house; requested Archbishop to help her
get a job
71.363Ai To Whom it may concern, from Bishop Charles Colton of Buffalo, 09/07/1914, endorses
Ward System as fundraiser
71.595Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Miss Catherine J. Brown, 09/08/1914, Society of
Mother‟s Assistants – formed to help aid Catholic People who did not live near Catholic
Churches
70.29 To Archbishop Prendergast, from S. McManus, 09/08/1914, McManus‟ bookwhich he
wished the Archbishop to review
71.128Ach 09/08/1914, a list of Episcopal Funds – 1914, Church in Arrears
71.596Aso To Prendergast, from W.J. Kerby, 09/09/1914, wants to enroll Archbishop in membership
of Conference of Catholic Charities
71.48Ab To Father Walsh, from Robert T. Levins, Cemetery Offices, 09/09/1914, cemetery plots
at Holy Cross Cemetery
71.99Ab To Father J. Nugent, Our Lady of Good Counsel, from Bryn Mawr – Archbishop
Prendergast, 09/09/1914, assessment for cathedral restoration, note appended
70.30 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Michael Francis Doyle, Legation of United States,
09/10/1914, speaks of the horrors of the war and gives a slice of life account of Europe at
the time
71.948R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Joseph Magee, attorney, 09/10/1914, charter of the
Sisters of Mercy, Magee contests that the Sisters‟ Charter permits them to run a hospital
71.142 Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Joseph A. Alzmann, 09/11/1914, a new
school building at St Joseph‟s Parish, Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania
70.31 To Archbishop Prendergast from Mr. Klaude of Philadelphia, 09/13/1914, the
Archbishop is informed of the death of Mr. Klaude‟s mother
70.32 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Thomas McCaffrey, 09/15/1914, petition to the
President of the United States on the National Day of Prayer against the war in Europe
71.579Aso To Mrs. J. Sheeran, from Archbishop Prendergast, 09/15/1914, “Alumnae of Catholic
Institutions of Higher Education”
71.35Ab To Prendergast, from Mary E. Coloney, 09/17/1914, Offer of a “beautiful piece of
property” to Monsignor Kavanaugh
71.264Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Thomas Terlizzi, O.S.A., 09/18/1914,
appointment of Father Terlizzi as new Commissariat General of Augustinians
71.931R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mother Bonaventure, S.S.J., 09/21/1914, a request for
permission to enlarge the Novitiate at Chestnut Hill
71.229Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Louis DeMaio of Ohio, 09/22/1914, a
request for permission to come to work in Philadelphia Diocese, permission was refused
71.938R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mother Beatrice of the Holy Spirit, Discalced
Carmelite, 09/22/1914, thanking the Bishop for allowing the sisters to secure a loan to
build at Carmel 66th Avenue, and York Road
70.33 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Samuel De Bullz, 09/23/1914, permission requested to write an article on the church
70.34 To Archbishop Prendergast, from John W. Hart, an actor, 09/26/1914, Mr. Hart requests
a letter of recommendation from the Archbishop; the letter is granted for the benefit of
churches
71.639Aso 09/27 – 09/30/1914, national convention – American Federation of Catholic Societies
71.529 Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Edgar F. Smith, Provost of the University of
Pennsylvania, 09/29/1914, Catholic students and Y.M.C.A.
71.106Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend L.B. Norton of Annunciation Parish, Shenandoah, 09/30/1914, Annunciation Parish, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, loan
71.790H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 09/30/1914, reference to the Sale of
Property at 1841 Noble Street
71.401Ai 10/01/1914 – 09/30/1915, Receipts of Catholic Children‟s Bureau
71.530Asc To Provost of the University of Pennsylvania, from Archbishop Prendergast, 10/02/1914,
Catholic students and attendance at services held by Provost of University
72.983W To Provost Edgar F. Smith, 10/02/1914, smith‟s attempt to promote spiritual welfare of the students at the University of Pennsylvania
71.531Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from the Provost of the University of Pennsylvania,
10/05/1914, Catholic students attendance at Chapel Services
71.989W To E.J. Nolan, from Archbishop Prendergast, 10/05/1914, the “Will of Lucy Drexel, she
left money to pay for books for the blind, the bishop informs Nolan that is is the blind for
Philadelphia – only
71.131Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father George Bornemann, 10/07/1914, Heizemann,
St. Cecilia Chapel and Church in Hamburg, PA
71.587Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Knights of Columbus, West Philadelphia, 10/26/1914,
the organization of a boys club in West Philadelphia
71.966S To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend H.J. Heuser, St. Charles Seminary,
10/27/1914, Ryan Memorial Altar – inscription
71.166Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from C.E. Orlschlager, architect, 11/12/1914, Our Lady of
Pompeii Church and “Father Gentile”
71.577Aso 11/27 – 19/1914, news bulletin of the Federating of the Alumnae of Catholic Colleges
and Academics, Organization Convention Invitation
71.845M 11/30/1914, statement of Catholic Standard and Times, 11/30/1914
71.396Ai To whom it may concern, from Celia Allen, 12/09/1914, successful fundraising campaign
for Saint Vincent‟s Hospital
71.36Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Board of Revision of Taxes, 12/17/1914, tax
assessment on property at 22nd and Green Streets
71.148Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from St. Monica‟s Church, 12/17/1914, parish divisions left
parish destitute
71.49Ab 12/18/1914, agreement between John H. Harding and Holy Cross Cemetery
71.990W To Reverend H. Jordan, from Archbishop Prendergast, 12/24/1914, Mrs. McAnulty, who
wishes to borrow some money from the bishop
70.35 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Michael J. Ryan, 12/30/1914, Ryan gives the Bishop
$1900 in the name of Nellie M. Wilhere to have Masses said for her and her family
70.36 To Father Walsh, from Reverend M.J. Higgins, 12/30/1914, affairs of the Vincentian
Saving Fund Society
71.791H To Archbishop Prendergast, from Anthony A Hirst, 12/31/1914, Taxes on Archbishop‟s
residence at 1723 Race Street
71.616Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Margaret Tucker, Catholic Missionary Society of
Philadelphia, 03/18/1915, his official resignation; brief history of Assunta House
Attached
71.09A To Right Reverend John J. McCort, D.D., from R.H. Ward, 03/19/1915, fundraising
campaign (The Ward Systems Company
71.687Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Thomas J. Shahan, 03/20/1915, 1914 Collection for Catholic University
71.379Ai To Sisters of Mercy, from The Ward Systems Company, 03/26/1915, fundraising for the
new hospital of the Sisters of Mercy, Misericordia Hospital
71.846M 03/27/1915, a clipping from the “Catholic Standard” concerning a young man who was
collecting throughout the city while posing as a sub-deacon
71.398Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Margaret Tucker, 03/29/1915, L‟Assunta House and
the cruelty of moving the children to a new location nearly a mile from their neighborhoods
71.243Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend James Grimal, S.M., 03/30/1915, Father
Grimal‟s book on “the Priesthood and sacrifice of Our Lord Jesus Christ”
71.402Ai From Catholic Children‟s Bureau, 03/31/1915, Statement of Catholic Children‟s Bureau
71.600Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Edward H. Bonsall, 03/31/1915, tabernacle society
70.63 From Archbishop Prendergast, 04/1915, matters concerning Susanna Heraty and her
request to have the Blessed Sacrament in her residence (Latin)
71.618Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Margaret Tucker, 04/02/1915, resignation from
Catholic Missionary Society
70.44 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Rudolph Blankenburg, Mayor of Philadelphia,
04/12/1915, reception for newly naturalized citizens
71.87Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Harry E. Goodhue, Stained Glass, Boston, 04/17/1915,
stained glass windows for the Cathedral which was under renovation
71.380Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from John E. Dalmasse, 04/26/1915, campaign to raise funds
for new Mercy Hospital, director of the B-Minors
71.293Ai To Prendergast, from A.G. Harris, 04/27/1915, appropriation of $200,000 needed for
establishment of a village for Feeble Minded Women
71.542Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Walter Cowing, 04/27/1915, Boy Scouts
71.430Ai To Reverend Brother Gratian, from the Chancellor, 05/04/1915, Mass attendance of
employees of St. Francis Industrial School
71.589Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from J.H. Reiman, 05/05/1915, Knights of St. George
71.563Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Francis W. Howard, Catholic Educational Association, 05/06/1915, thanks for contribution to Association
71.13A To Priests of the Diocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 05/12/1915, Holy Father‟s
Collection
71.797H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, attorney, 05/12/1915, a court case – Hoppe
vs. Cathedral Cemetery, special details not available
71.399Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Margaret Tucker, 05/13/1915, L‟Assunta House, Mrs.
Tucker has resigned from her position
71.817M To Priests of the Archdiocese, from James Alton, 05/13/1915, invitation to the Second
Annual Solemn Military Field Mass
71.630Aso To Mr. Charles Lusk, Esquire, from Charles Bonaparte, 05/17/1915, this letter states that
“Washington” is hostile toward Catholic Institutions at this time among Indians, cf. letter
of Father Ketcham – 05/24/1915
72.152Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Thomas Shanahan, 05/22/1915, requests
Reverend Bernard McKenna for his secretary
71.514Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Brother D. Edward LaSalle College, 05/22/1915,
degrees to be conferred on 06/15/1915
71.631Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Ketcham, 05/24/1915, the United States
Government cut off funds to the Indian Mission and schools for no reason – even though
the schools had been funded for years (cf. letter of Charles Bonaparte, 05/17/1915)
71.760G To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Guilday, 05/24/1915, Reverend Peter Guilday
71.619Aso To Prendergast, from Mary A. McManus, 05/25/1915, daughter to take her place at board
meeting of Catholic Missionary Society
71.632Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Catholic Board for Mission Work Among Colored
People, 06/1915, Catholic Board for Mission Work Among Colored People
71.633Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Ketcham, 06/01/1915, statement of Indian
Mission account for the year 1914
71.564Aso To General, from F.A. Moeller, S.J., 06/01/1915, Catholic Educational Association
Conference, Section Deaf Mute Conference
71.381Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from J.G. Evans, The Ward Systems Company, 06/02/1915, Fundraising for the new Mercy Hospital, Misericordia
71.704Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop MacGinley, 06/05/1915, life in the Philippine
Missions, requests office of Domestic Prelate for Gircki; mentions Bishop Dougherty
72.928R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Sister M. Baptista, 06/15/1915, notice of $400 received
from Prendergast for the transportation of the sisters of the Holy Ghost from Holland
71.382Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Sisters of Mercy, 06/07/1915, receipt for $5000 to the
new hospital
71.65Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Russell Thayer, 06/10/1915, roads to be built at Cemetery of S.S. Peter and Paul
71.161Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Cosmas Bruni, Mater Dolorosa,
Philadelphia, 06/21/1915, Father Bruni Case
71.162Acl To Reverend Cosmas Bruni, Mater Dolorosa, Philadelphia, from Archbishop
Prendergast, 06/23/1915, Bruni Case, incurred ecclesiastical penalties
71.64Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Russell Thayer, 06/29/1915, erection of the lodge
building at Cemetery of S.S. Peter and Paul
71.696Di To Prendergast, from J. Cardinal Gibbons, 07/08/1915, encloses indult in favor of
workingmen and their families with June 3, later letter from Cardinal Cassetta detailing
the indult
71.224Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend P. Cattori, 08/11/1915, invitation to the
Bishop to the banquet of the Don Bosco Catholic Club
70.45 To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.L. Brookev, 08/16/1915, request to be admitted into
the diocese
71.249Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Trustees, of St. Agnes Church, Philadelphia,
08/17/1915, Father Horachek, people complain that the priesst will only perform
baptisms for a $3 fee
70.46 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Paschal Colajoy, 08/26/1915, asking the bishop to help
him get into a seminary
71.221Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Adjuters Budde, O.F.M., 08/27/1915, request
to be admitted into the Philadelphia diocese
72.207Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend James McCloskey, 09/07/1915, travel plans;
Bishop Dougherty
71.37Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Paul Monaghan, architect, 09/14/1915, addition to
building at 1702 Summer Street
71.601Aso To Prendergast, from Thomas J. McDonnell, 09/23/1915, notables to attend Whelan
Catholic Club Dinner
71.277 Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from John J. Wynne, S.J., 10/01/1915, A “Mass Book”
written by Father Wynne. The Bishop answers that he is pleased with the book
71.51Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Ellen M. Brady Louge, 10/02/1915, a cemetery plot in Bristol, PA
71.85Ab To Reverend Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop, from The Gorham Company,
Ecclesiastical Department, 10/02/1915, Stained glass windows installed in the Cathedral;
letter of Archbishop attached
71.384Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Melody and Keating Contractors, 10/05/1915,
Structural Charges in plans for Misericordia Hospital
71.52Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Lindley Johnson, architect, 10/07/1915, concerning
new items to be added to the new cemetery at Marple
71.62Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Lindley Johnson, 10/07/1915, the finishing of the
Lodge at S.S. Peter and Paul Cemetery, reply, 10/07 attached
71.101Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Paul Monaghan, architect, 10/07/1915, heating unit at
Cathedral and Archbishop‟s residence
71.159Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Alfonso Di Domenico, 10/08/1915, Father Bruni Case,
Mater Dolorosa, Philadelphia
71.349Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.H. Lea, Children‟s Hospital, 10/08/1915, building
campaign for Children‟s Hospital
71.160Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Vincent Ronca, 10/09/1915, Father Bruni Case, Mater
Dolorosa, Philadelphia
71.244Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Hermanutz, O.S.B., 10/09/1915, thanking the
Archbishop for all his help to the Indians
71.679Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Cantwell, Bishop of Monterey, 10/09/1917,
thanking the Archbishop for his congratulations on his being made Bishop
71.761G To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Guilday, 10/10/1915, report of Philadelphia
Parish Schools; mention of American Catholic Historical Review
71.967S To Archbishop Prendergast, from J. Kelly, a seminarian, 10/13/1915, a request to be
admitted into the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
71.350Ai To Prendergast, from E.T. Stotesbury, 10/14/1915, Invites Archbishop to diner in
appreciation of his support of Children‟s Hospital
71.344Ai To D.J. Comber, from J.B. LeCompte, 10/15/1915, protectory appropriation comes to
$24,000
71.366Ai To Right Reverend John J. McCort, from Edwin F. Durang & Son, 10/22/1915, list of
contracts – St. Mary‟s Hospital
71.968S To Priests and People of Archdiocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 11/04/1915, St.
Charles Seminary Collection
71.255Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend J.A. Kirivan, 11/08/1915, Congratulations on
50th Anniversary
71.183Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Daniel Gercke, 11/09/1915, Christmas
Greetings, mention is made of Bishop Dougherty
71.798H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 11/09/1915, bond and mortgage on St.
Ladislas parish
72.957Ro To Archbishop Prendergast, from Cardinal DeLai, 11/11/1915, matters involving
“sufferagan” bishops (Latin) printed form letter
72.674Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Cardinal DeLai, 11/12/1915, matters involving
“sufferagan” bishops (Latin) written letter
71.230Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father R. Devas, O.P., 11/13/1915, money Devas
should have received for an article he wrote for the “American Catholic Quarterly Review”
71.847M To Archbishop Prendergast, from Robert F. Salade, 11/30/1915, application for a job
with the “Catholic Standard”
71.74Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Otis Elevator Company, 12/01/1915, plans for elevator
in Archbishop‟s residence
71.75Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Otis Elevator Company, 12/04/1915, plans for elevator
in Archbishop‟s residence
71.76Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Otis Elevator Company, 12/09/1915, specifications for
elevator in Archbishop‟s residence
71.100Ab To Mr. Joseph Magee, attorney, from S.S. Herman, 12/13/1915, Mr. Scattaglia‟s claim of
$4,424.86 on work done at the Cathedral
71.102Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Joseph Magee, attorney, 12/14/1915, a claim from
Mr. Scattaglia of $4,424.86 for work at the Cathedral, Scattaglia states that the
Archbishop went back on his contract and he is seeking retribution
71.80Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Otis Elevator Company, 12/16/1915, plans for elevator
in Archbishop‟s residence
71.214Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend A.J. Schulte, St. Charles Seminary,
Overbrook, 12/20/1915, Desecrations of the Sacred Heart Altar in the Cathedral, after
examination, Father Schulte came to the conclusion that the cracks and marks made in
the top of the altar were clear signs of desecration, the altar could not be used for Mass
71.708Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Regis Canevin, Pittsburgh, 12/20/1915, sharing
payment of expenses of various bills presented to legislature
71.66Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Deprato Statuary Company, 12/29/1915, renovations of
Chapel in Archbishop‟s Residence on Race Street
71.208Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend James McCloskey, 12/30/1915, thanking
Bishop for allowing him to remain with Bishop Dougherty
71.121Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend D.I. McDermott, Old St. Mary‟s,
Philadelphia, 03/12/1915, a letter to the Bishop concerning the condition of his parish, it
seems the parish is losing many of its people due to the fact that industry was replacing
many of the family dwellings, therefore, support for the parish was diminishing,
reference is also made to the “will of Mrs. Cooney, who left money to the parish
71.197Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father H. Heuser, 03/12/1915, Junior Clergy Exam
Results
71.722Di To Bishops of United States, from Archbishop John Bonzano, Apostolic Delegate,
01/01/1915, Peter‟s Pence Collection
70.36 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Michael Brongham, 01/05/1915, requests acceptance to
work in the Philadelphia diocese
70.37 To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.M. Taylor, Assistant Director of Department of City
Transit, 01/05/1915, Transit Mass Meeting on 01/14
71.693DiAl To Prendergast, from Reverend Garvey, 01/05/1915, $200 check enclosed for the Holy
Father‟s needs
71.723Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop John Bonzano, Apostolic Delegate,
01/06/1915, dispensation for membership in Knights of Pythias
71.629Aso To Reverend Ketcham, from Mr. Darr, 01/07/1915, Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions
71.702Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from John E. Fitzmaurice, Bishop of Erie, 01/07/1915, a
collection for the Holy Father
71.707Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop John Francis Regis Canevin, Pittsburgh,
01/07/1915, a relief collection for the Holy Father
71.991W To Mr. Frank A. Snyder, from Archbishop Prendergast, 01/10/1915, Vincentian Savings
Fund Society, letter of explanation from Father Higgins, C.M., 12/30/1914, attached
71.149Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Greensill, pastor of St. Edmond‟s, Philadelphia,
01/14/1915, St. Edmond‟s and St. Monica‟s Parish, boundary disputes and difficulties,
petition attached
71.792H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, Attorney, 01/14/1915, New Mercy Hospital
in Philadelphia, application for charter
71.364Ai To Mother Mary Aloysia, from R.H. Ward, 01/18/1915, organized campaign for raising
money
71.720Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop John J. Glennon, St. Louis, 01/18/1915, Tax
placed on imported Church objects
71.992W To Isidor Singer, Slavonic Publishing Company, New York, from Archbishop
Prendergast, 01/21/1915, Singer wants the Archbishop‟s approval to publish a book about the Slavonic People; it was granted, N.B. This letter is accompanied by a letter from
Cardinal Gibbons and another letter from Theodore Roosevelt on the Slavonic Subject
71.932R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Sister Mernardine, Sisters of the Good Shepherd,
01/21/1915, the Need for more land and larger accommodations for the sisters – novitiate
71.703Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from John Fitzmaurice, Bishop of Erie, 01/23/1915,
collection for the Holy Father
70.38 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Richard J. Casey, St. Patrick‟s College, Maynooth,
Ireland, 01/25/1915, asking for a character reference
71.793H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 01/25/1915, legacy awarded to diocesan
institutions
71.218Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Joseph G. Magee, attorney, 01/26/1915, estate of
Reverend J.E. Bradley
71.598 Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from J. Augustus Cadwallader, Pennsylvania, 01/28/1915,
arbitration and peace society, he asks the archbishop to help further this cause in the
churches of Philadelphia
72.930R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Sister Mary Baptista, 01/29/1915, thank you note
71.794H To A.A. Hirst, from W.B. Durkin, 01/30/1915, details on loan application of St.
Stanislaus‟ Polish congregation of Shenandoah
70.39 To Archbishop Prendergast, from C. Raymond Heizmann, 02/1915, Cecilia Heizmann‟s
request to support St. Cecilia‟s Chapel, the agreement is signed between the Archbishop
and Miss Heizmann
71.541Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from W.S. Cowing, 02/01/1915, request for owed $20 for
subscription to Boy Scout Fund
71.795H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 02/01/1915, a letter from W.B. Durkin
about a proposed loan by St. Stanislaus‟ Polish congregation
71.648Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from E.J. Nolan, 02/01/1915, list of pamphlets published by
Xavier Braille Society
71.796H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 02/02/1915, controversy, with will of
William Haggerty, deceased
71.86Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Montague Castle, London Company, 02/09/1915,
stained glass windows for the Cathedral
71.677Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop James Duffy, Bishop of Kearney, Nebraska,
02/13/1915, request for money to build a school
70.40 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Olinto Gennaro, 02/15/1915, request for a job
71.383Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Ignatius J. Dohan, President of Beneficial Savings
Fund Society, 09/13/1915, loan for new hospital for Sisters of Mercy
70.41 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Georginia Pell Curtis, 02/19/1915, books on converts to the Catholic Faith
70.42 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Governor Martin Brumbaugh, Governor of
Pennsylvania, 02/19/1915, a letter of recommendation for a Mr. Horstmann is requested,
the bishop answers that the man is of good character
71.365Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mother Mary Aloysia, 02/20/1915, wants to establish
date for cornerstone laying at St. Mary‟s Hospital
70.43 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Miss Georginia Pell Curtis, 02/25/1915, a book –
“Beyond the Road to Rome” – concerning conversions
71.816M To Father Walsh, Secretary to the Archbishop, from B.H. Whittaker, “American Catholic
Quarterly Review,” 02/26/1915, payment that was not made to a Mr. Grey to an article he
wrote for the review, letter of complaint attached
71.599Aso 03/1915, Attorney‟s report to Board of Directors of Legal Aid Society of Philadelphia
71.513Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from LaSalle Alumni Association, 03/08/1915, LaSalle
College expansion program
71.50Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from George M. Painter, President, Penn Cemetery
Association, 03/09/1915, cemeteries – regarding their care and maintainence, House Bill #732 attached
71.984W Lent 1916, regulations for fasting
71.611Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from E. Ranchin, Vicar General of Society of African
Missions, 06/15/1916, permission sought for Father Daniel O‟Sullivan to collect funds in
Archdiocese for Missions, (French)
71.511Asc From Catholic Girls‟ High School, Philadelphia, 1916, program for graduation exercises,
1916
71.580Aso From Mary Kelly, 1916, projects approved by the International Federation of Catholic
Alumnae are to be placed before each alumnae association in the state, copy
71.634Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Society for the Preservation of Faith among Indian
Children, 1916, financial statement for the year 1916
71.659Call From Bishop Thomas J. Shahan, D.D. Rector, Catholic University, 1916, History of
Catholic University – 1889 – 1916
71.53Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Victor Donszewski, General Secretary, the Polish
Beneficial Association, 01/13/1916, requesting permission to purchase a cemetery for
Polish Catholics
71.602Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mary Porter, 01/14/1916, Working Girls‟ Catholic
Club – report on activities
71.603Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend William J. Lallou, President, American
Catholic Historical Society, Philadelphia, 01/15/1916, need to preserve collection of
historical documents
71.682Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Matthew Harkins, Providence, Rhode Island, 01/17/1916, the annual meeting of the Visiting Committee of the Catholic University
71.77Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Otis Elevator Company, 01/25/1916, Payment of
Elevator at Archbishop‟s residence
71.88Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from the Gorham Company, Ecclesiastical Department,
01/28/1916, statues and stained glass which this company made for the Cathedral
71.78Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Otis Elevator Company, 02/15/1916, contract for
inspection of elevator in Archbishop‟s residence
71.79Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Otis Elevator Company, 02/16/1916, payment of
elevator at Archbishop‟s residence
71.709Di To N.A., from Father Thomas F. Coakley, Secretary to Bishop Canevin of Pittsburgh,
02/16/1916, fundraising committee; of a professional nature
71.38Ab To J. William Ginnaty, from W.J. Walsh, 02/17/1916, the Directory and Roster of
Railway Conductors, reply of Mr. Ginnaty attached, notation at bottom of Mr. Ginnaty‟s
letter – looks like a fake
71.385Ai To Father Walsh, Secretary to the Archbishop, from Edward L. Bader; General
Contractor, 02/18/1916, bids on the new Misericordia Hospital – reply states that there were 22 bidders on the work
71.67Ab To Father W.J. Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop, from Mr. Oscar, Philadelphia,
02/23/1916, “the Christ” made for Archbishop‟s Chapel
71.520Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Philip R. McDevitt, Superintendent of Parish Schools,
02/25/1916, admission of Catholic Girls‟ High School into Public Normal Schools
71.803M To Reverend W.J. Walsh, Secretary to the Archbishop, from Wright Manufacturing
Company, 02/25/1916, Chalice and Paten; Case
71.957Ro 02/25/1916, the Apostolic Brief of Pope Benedict XV – Relating to the Church Unity
Octave
71.68Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Oscar, 02/26/1916, one plaster corpus of the
“Crucifixion;” cost - $100.00 for Archbishop‟s Chapel
71.521Asc From St. Joseph‟s College, 18th and Thompson Streets, 02/29/1916, announcement of
Passion Play
71.117Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Charles F. Kavanagh, 02/29/1916, St.
Katherine‟s, Wayne
71.762G To Father Walsh, from Father Guilday, 02/29/1916, Reverend Peter Guilday
71.818M To Reverend Wenceslaus Walsh, from Henry W. Lee, 03/07/1916, Field Masses
71.372Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Francis R. O‟Brien, 03/17/1916, campaign fund for
Osteopathic Hospital in Philadelphia
71.69Ab To Reverend W.J. Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop, from Roman Bronze Works,
03/21/1916, Bronze Corpus of the Crucifixion
71.819M From Peter Christ, 03/29/1916, His Life, education, and seminary training
70.47 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend J. Godrycz, 03/29/1916, the funeral of
Ladislaus Iwanicki
71.716Si To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Michael J. Hoban, Bishop of Scranton,
03/30/1916, Very Reverend Peter Christ, concerning his character, he is found to be of
the greatest virtue
71.70Ab To Reverend W.J. Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop, from Roman Bronze Works, 03/31/1916, Bronze Corpus of the Crucifixion
71.81Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from H.F. Winters, Otis Elevator Company, 03/31/1916,
elevator in the Archbishop‟s House
71.71Ab To Roman Bronze Works, from Daprato Statuary Company, 04/03/1916, a bronze
Corpus of the Crucifixion
71.373Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from S. Messmer, 04/10/1916, seeks endorsement of
Catholic Hospital Association, designed to improve quality in Catholic Hospitals
71.604Aso To Mrs. Butler, from J.P. McKey, C.M., 04/23/1916, membership and cooperation in the work of the Mirian Altar Society, letter by Mrs. Butler written on back
71.72Ab To Reverend W.J. Walsh, Secretary of Archbishop, from Roman Bronze Works,
04/26/1916, Bronze Casting of a Corpus of the Crucifixion
71.660CaU To Archbishop Prendergast, from George A. Dougherty, 04/27/1916, copy of statement
made by visitation committee of Catholic University, report attached
71.163Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from John Haviland, 05/05/1916, Father Gavin requests a
loan to help buy the property belonging to the Peoples Forum
71.735F To Archbishop Prendergast, from John J. Farren, 05/08/1916, announces arrival of
Bishop Dougherty at Vancouver, British Columbis
71.605Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Stewart P. West, Converts League of New York,
05/12/1916, Converts League of New York
71.799H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 05/16/1916, $285 check enclosed of Mary
E. Turner
71.606 To Mrs. Keenan, from Reverend J.P. McKey, C.M., 05/20/1916, Miriam Altar Society;
Bangor, Pennsylvania, Poor conditions for teaching Faith
70.48 To Archbishop Prendergast, from H.H. Gross, 05/20/1916, compulsory military service
for all men
71.635Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Ketcham, 05/24/1916, the United States
Government is now going to return funds to the Mission Schools, due to the Indian
Appropriation Act
71.949R To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Nicholas Tyerim, Catholic University,
05/27/1916, a sister from his diocese who should come to Catholic University
71.16A The Priests and People of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, from Archbishop Prendergast,
05/28/1916, concerning the collection for the Holy Father, 1916
71.386Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Samuel Castner, Jr., 05/29/1916, Mr. Chandler trying
for a position on the staff of Misericordia Hospital
71.122Ach To Honorable J.P. Connolly, City Solicitor of Philadelphia, from Reverend D.I.
McDermott, 05/29/1916, the city opening a street through St. Mary‟s Cemetery
71.387Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from James F. Sullivan, 06/01/1916, recommending Father S. Chandler for a post at Misericordia
71.388Ai To Reverend W.J. Walsh, Secretary to Archbihsop Prendergast, from Miss B.W. Ficker,
06/12/1916, concerning the Archbishop contribution to the fund raising Campaign for
Misericordia Hospital
71.03A To Miss B.W. Ficker, from Archbishop‟s Secretary, Reverend W.J. Walsh, 06/13/1916,
concerning a car to be given to the Archbishop as a gift
71.240Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Francis Greco, 06/16/1916, Father Greco requests to
have a parish of his own in order to help the Italian speaking people who need priests
71.51Asc 06/17/1916, program for graduation exercises, Catholic Girls High School, Philadelphia
71.108Ach From Rector of St. Anthony of Padua, Chester, Pennsylvania, 06/17/1916, Reception for
Archbishop Bonzano, Apostolic Delegate
71.820M From Miss Sarah C. Burnett, 06/18/1916, questions she had on the Eucharist attached:
all communications between Miss Burnett and Reverend J.A. Floensk, Secretary to
Apostolic Delegate
71.522Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from James M. Hayes, 06/20/1916, The Catholic Sisters
College
71.763G To Father Walsh, from Father Guilday, 06/24/1916, Reverend Peter Guilday
71.710Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Canevin, Pittsburgh, 06/27/1916, a cunin case
involving a Reverend M. Sweeney
71.251Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Kazminski of South Bend, Indiana, 06/29/1916,
this priest wishes to be admitted into the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
71.580Aso From Mary Kelly, 07/1916, Alumnae created three new departments: educational, social,
and literary
71.694Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend E.P. Garvey, 07/03/1916, financial support
for a newly opened chapel associated with a sanitarium
71.725Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from John Bonzano, Apostolic Delegate, 07/03/1916, thanks
for $45,000 collection for Holy Father
72.154Acl To Rome, from Archbishop Prendergast, 07/04/1916, possibility of Bishop McCort to
another diocese
71.247Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Thomas Higgins, A Catholic Priest, Nicaragua,
07/05/1916, thanking the Bishop for Sending him Mass Stipends
72.722Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop John Bonzano, 07/07/1916, Bishop
McCort‟s appointment to the Diocese of Los Angeles
71.283Ai To Mr. W.A. Ryan, from W.J. Walsh, Secretary to the Archbishop, 07/07/1916, a history
of the “Boys” Catholic Camp
71.253Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Ketcham, 07/08/1916, the Catechism he wrote
for the Choctau Indians
71.726Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop John Bonzano, Apostolic Delegate,
07/19/1916, a gift for the Holy Father
71.257Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Bushony, attorney, Phoenixville, 07/20/1916, a
problem with professor Adamski over Organ fees, Father Kuczynski refused to pay the
organist
71.804M 07/25/1916, senate speech of Honorable James A. O‟Gorman, urging clemency to Sir
Roger Casement
71.433Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Isoleri, 07/27/1916, help (not financial for the Sisters in order to help keep the orphan asylum going, the state‟s asking too much
information
71.969S To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Schulte, 07/30/1916, St. Charles Seminary and
the Crowded conditions
72.210Acl To Reverend McDermott, from Archbishop Prendergast, 08/05/1916, forbidding the
publication of a document
71.434Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Isoleri, 08/05/1916, thank you to the
Archbishop; orphan asylum
71.346Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Catherine Curnane, 08/09/1916, her nursing degree
from St. Agnes Hospital
71.939R To Miss Catharine Curnane; from M.M. Aloysia, O.S.F., Convent of Our Lady of
Angels, Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, 08/11/1916, concerning a nursing diploma which
Miss Curnane was not granted
72.723Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop John Bonzano, 08/14/1916, Cardinal De
Lai‟s opinion on transferring Bishop McCort to his own diocese
71.347Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Catherine Curnane, 08/14/1916, concerning her nursing
diploma which she was not granted by St. Agnes Hospital
71.211Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Daniel McDermott, 08/18/1916, the
Archbishop‟s attendance at A.O.H. Meeting
71.93AB To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Nicholas Thouran, 08/19/1916, statuary for the
Cathedral and a problem over customs change
71.94Ab To Reverend F.J. Clark, Rector of the Cathedral, from D.C. Andrews and Company, Inc.,
08/21/1916, Marble statuary for the Cathedral
71.158Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from J. Rainer, V.G. Rector of St. Francis Seminary,
Wisconsin, 08/24/1916, requests Father Bruehl as professor for another year
70.49 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Michael Brougham, 08/28/1916, permission to be sent
to Argentina
71.04A To Archbishop Prendergast, from Secretary of the Pope, 08/29/1916, appreciation of
Peter‟s Pence collection in Philadelphia, Latin
71.607Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Lessner, 09/01/1916, beginning of a society of colored nuns in Georgia, they are awaiting the approval of Bishop Kieley, the first nun
would be Elizabeth Williams
71.367Ai 09/01/1916, report of expenditures on Saint Mary‟s Hospital Account
72.211Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop James of Puerto Rico, 09/02/1916, Reverend
McDermott
71.675Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop T. Corbett, Bishop of Crookston, Minnesota,
09/04/1916, request for financial aid
71.284Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from R.R. Wright, President of the Georgia State Industrial College, 09/16/1916, money for destitute boys
71.523Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Joseph Frey, President of Central Virein, 09/25/1916,
practice of government of using public schools as sole place seen as fit to train
immigrants
71.711Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Regis Canevin, Pittsburgh, 10/06/1916,
thanking Prendergast for a copy of “Bishop Kenrick‟s Diary”
71.848M To Archbishop Prendergast, from Francis P. Green, Catholic Standard and Times,
10/06/1916, adding a new member to the staff, Mr. Gallagher
71.220Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Michael Brongham, 10/08/1916, permission
to be reinstated into Philadelphia Diocese
71.581Aso To Miss Lida A. Dougherty, from Miss Mary Judik Smith, 10/13/1916, convention of
international federation of Catholic Alumnae; Miss Dougherty‟s requested to answer a
few questions
71.698Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from J. Cardinal Gibbons, 10/16/1916, confidential report to
Bishops
71.661Ca To Archbishop Prendergast, from Catholic University of America, 10/16/1916, annual
collection for Catholic University
71.403Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from James J. Hickey, Catholic Children‟s Bureau,
10/21/1916, raise in his pay
71.685Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop Peter Joseph Hurth, 10/21/1916, a statement of
the conditions prevailing in Hurth‟s diocese
72.532Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mary O‟Meouck, 10/24/1916, Christ Child Society
71.389Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. W.A. Ryan, 10/25/1916, fundraising at Allentown
for the Sisters of Mercy and Misericordia Hospital
71.437Ai To Father Walsh, from Miss Leslie Foy, 10/31/1916, Catholic dependent children in the
state, movement to help Catholic Orphans
71.727Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop Bonzano, Apostolic Delegate, 11/01/1916,
letter from S. Consistoral Congregation note states “Bishop McCort remains in
Philadelphia”
71.970S To Priests and People of the Diocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 11/04/1916, annual Seminary Collection, 1916
71.582Aso To Secretary, from Clare I. Cogan, 11/06/1916, Second Biennial Convention of the
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae
70.50 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mrs. Kilgone, 11/17/1916, benefit show for Mr. Loney,
a blind man
71.583Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Miss Lida A. Dougherty, 11/18/1916, request to hold
the Third Biennial Convention of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae in
Philadelphia in 1918
71.662Ca To The Clergy of the Diocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 11/22/1916, annual
collection for Catholic University
71.575Aso 11/26/1916, Hymn to the Holy Name
71.971S To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Schulte, 11/26/1916, liturgical Library for
Seminary; former library of Reverend Mr. Percival
70.51 To Archbishop Prendergast, from George A. Dougherty, vice-rector of Catholic
University, 11/28/1916, estate of Theodore B. Basselin; the Archbishop was a member of
the committee working on the estate – document attached
71.164Acl Father James H. Gavin, from I.J. Dohan, 11/28/1916, four copies, dated November 28,
13, and 11th, 1916, discussing interest and financial matters between Father Gavin, I.J.
Dohan, and Right Reverend John J. McCort
71.849M To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Joseph A. Gallagher, 12/04/1916, Mr. Gallagher‟s
appointment to the Catholic Standard
71.543Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Walter Cowing, 12/11/1916, Boy Scouts, contribution
71.118Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Kavanagh, 12/21/1916, St. Katharine‟s, Wayne
71.950R To Heirarchy of U.S. and Canada, from Friars of the Atonement, 12/25/1916, church
unity octave
71.584Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Helen Reed O‟Neil, 12/26/1916, International
Federation of Catholic Alumnae – thank you for invitation to convene in Philadelphia in
1918
71.524Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Association of Catholic College Presidents,
12/28/1916, status of Catholic Colleges
71.20A To Mr. Philip Pericak, from Father Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop, 12/29/1916, people of Lackawanna, New York, Croation‟s asking for a Croation Priest, petition enclosed
71.119Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Kavanagh, St. Katharine‟s, Wayne, 12/30/1916,
St. Katharine‟s Parish, Wayne
72.01A From Archbishop Prendergast, 1912 – 1917, Ad Limina Report
71.985W Regulations for Lent of 1917
71.415AI 1917, St. Edmond‟s Home for Crippled Children – “First Annual Report”
71.736F 1917, “In re: Duty on Church goods, entitling the R.C. Churches, Pennsylvania, to the
same privileges which exist where the churches are incorporated”
71.821M Form letter from Samuel Rogers, Bureau of the Census, 1917, Census of Religious
Bodies in the United States
71.972S To Father Walsh, from Father A.J. Shulte, St. Charles Seminary, 01/05/1917, a pamphlet
order about the Sacrament of Baptism
71.145Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Landolfi, 01/07/1917, the Italian Church at
Nesquehoning, Our Lady of Mount Carmel
71.737F To William H. Berry, from John J. Farren, 01/11/1917, art works tax controversy
71.717DiSc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop M.J. Hoban of Scranton, Pennsylvania,
01/13/1917, Illness of Bishop Garvey and Monsignor Boyle being put in charge of affairs
71.512Asc To Mrs. Mary McMichan, from Archbishop Prendergast, 01/14/1917, Catholic Girls‟
High School (Little Flower)
71.738F To William H. Berry, from John J. Farren, 01/16/1917, advocates exemption for works of
church art
71.739F To Secretary of the Treasury, from William H. Berry, 01/16/1917, encloses Farren‟s
report advocating tax exemption for works of church art
71.663Call To Archbishop Prendergast, from George A. Dougherty, vice-rector of Catholic
University, 01/29/1917, thanking the archbishop for his generous contribution to Catholic
University
71.728Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop John Bonzano, J.P. McCloskey as Bishop
of Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
71.636Aso From Bishop Philip R. McDevitt, 02/12/1917, extract from Archbishop Circular on
Negro & Indian Missions to be read on Sunday collection as taken up
71.226Acl To H.I. Fox, Esquire, from C.H. Alderfer – Penn Trust Company, Norristown,
Pennsylvania, 02/15/1917, a loan made by Father Coscia of S.S. Cosmos and Damian
Church, Conshohocken, which has not been paid as yet
71.740F To Archbishop Prendergast, from Walter George Smith, 02/16/1917, Archbishop‟s
meeting to be held at Prendergast‟s residence and Prendergast is expected to attend!
71.664Call To Archbishop Prendergast, from George A. Dougherty, vice-rector of Catholic University, 02/17/1917, Thanking Archbishop for his generous contribution to Catholic
University
71.741F To Archbishop Prendergast, from William H. Berry, 02/17/1917, letter enclosing A.J.
Peter‟s letter to the collector of customs which questiones the Archbishop‟s legal
jurisdiction – this is answered in the letter by Prendergast
71.742F To Archbishop Prendergast, from William H. Berry, 02/17/1917, encloses letters
concerning case of altar at St. Monica‟s
71.150Ach 02/20/1917, the manner in which Church property is legally possessed in Pennsylvania
71.800H To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 02/20/1917, a loan of $9,000 to meet needs
of S.S. Cosmas and Damian parish
71.973S To Archbishop Prendergast, from John J. Bonner, North American College, 02/22/1917,
seminarian requesting permission to return home from Rome – tells of war conditions
71.673Con To Archbishop Prendergast, from Letter is unsigned (deliberately) (Thomas J.M.),
12/23/1917, a report on a Mr. Koenig and friends, who have planned to challenge the
clergy to defend the doctrine of Transubstantiation (Mass Reading Swindle)
71.743F To William H. Berry, from Archbishop Prendergast, 02/24/1917, powers of the Archbishop in business transactions
71.252Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from People of St. Joseph‟s Church, Summit Hill,
02/26/1917, a request that the acting pastor, Father Kelly, be permitted to remain as the
pastor of the parish. A petition is attached
71.588Aso From P.H. Callahan, 03/01/1917, commission on Religious Prejudices – “We frown on
religious prejudice and stand for religious liberty.” Attempt to create sympathetic
relations among citizens of all creeds
71.674Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Cardinal O‟Connell of Boston, 03/01/1917, Reverend A. Landolfi
70.52 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Isidor Singer, Ph.D., 03/02/1917, proposed for writing
an encyclopedic Library
71.54Ab To Reverend William J. McMahon, from Memorial Parks and Mausoleum Co., Mr. Max
Schuchardt, 03/02/1917, purchasing land for the Catholic Cemetery
71.55Ab To Reverend William J. McMahon, from W.S. Furst, Esquire, 03/02/1917, purchasing
land for the Catholic Cemetery
71.744F To Collector of Customs, from A.J. Peters, 03/03/1917, tax exemption only to
Incorporated religious societies on works of art to exclude churches of a non-permanent
character from benefiting
71.745F To Father Walsh, from John J. Farren, 03/05/1917, Durell‟s thoughts on Catholic priests
are exposed – “all Catholic priests were immoral. . . and that Catholics paid for the
forgiveness of sins.”
71.262Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Eugene Murphy, 03/06/1917, Father Timmins reply to
Father Garvey‟s “claim,” letter of Father Timmins to Monsignor Murphy, dated
02/22/1917, is attached
71.721Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop John J. Glennon of St. Louis, 03/12/1917,
a meeting of Bishops concerning anti-Catholic feelings in the nation at the time
71.746F To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop John Glennon, St. Louis, 03/12/1917,
Archbishop‟s meeting to be held in Washington
71.747F To Reverend William L. Hayward, from J.J. Farren, 03/13/1917, assessment of billiard
room tax on St. Michael‟s Literary Institute
70.53 To Archbishop Prendergast, from John Cavanaugh, C.S.C., 03/14/1917, conferral of the Laetare Medal on Admiral Benson, chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.
71.974S To Archbishop Prendergast, from Percy B. Beresford, 03/21/1917, asking to be admitted
to St. Charles at the age of 45
70.54 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Albert Cross, the Child Federation, 03/24/1917,
policing stables in the city against the house fly
71.706Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop John B. MacGinley, 03/27/1917, the missions
in the Philippines, mentions Monsignor Gercke, and Monsignor McCloskey
71.765G To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Guilday, 03/27/1917, Reverend Peter Guilday
70.55 To Archbishop Prendergast, from John W. Keogh, 03/31/1917, news on the protest
against the Saunders Company
71.544Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Charles D. Hart, Chairman, Philadelphia Council of the
Boy Scouts of America, 04/1917, established Catholic Boy Scout Troops
71.202Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from People of the Palmerton Parish, 04/02/1917, Father
Kuchanic, this group was in favor of Father Kuchanic‟s being kept at the parish
71.718Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from M.J. Hoban, Scranton, 04/04/1917, Hoban is overworked and needs to subordinate works “willy nilly”
71.203Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Kucharic, 04/06/1917, Palmerton Parish
Problem, in his letter, Father Kucharic denies all charges; attached is a full report of the
problem at Palmerton, Father Kucharis is ordered to leave by the Bishop following
reports of lewd conduct on the part of Father Kucharic
71.545Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Boy Scouts of America, Mr. Charles D. Hart, 04/08/1917, Boy Scouts, Catholic Troops with Catholic Boy Scouts
71.565Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Francis W. Howard, 04/10/1917, announcing
the 14th Annual Meeting of the Catholic Educational Association
71.546Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from W.S. Cowing, 04/12/1917, Boy Scouts
71.822M To W.B. Saunders Company, from Committee (including Ernest Laplace), 04/12/1917,
annoying remarks in their publication
71.589Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from P.H. Callahan, 04/17/1917, commission on Religious
prejudices
71.975S To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Schulte, 04/17/1917, History of St. Charles
Seminary
71.547Aso To Reverend W.J. Walsh, Secretary to the Archbishop, from W.S. Cowing, 04/18/1917,
Boy Scouts – forming Catholic troops
71.665Call 04/19/1917, minutes of Archbishop‟s meeting about Catholic University
71.649Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from E.J. Nolan, Chicago, Illinois, 04/21/1917, thanking the
Archbishop for his donation of $100 to the Xavier Braille Publication Society
71.351Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from A.A. Hirst, 04/23/1917, agreement with William H.
Gangewere for new Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown
70.56 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Dr. Ernest Laplace, 04/24/1917, enclosed: a copy of a
letter which a Committee of Guild of St. Luke will deliver to Saunders & Company about
objectionable passages in a publication
71.103Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. J.C. Walsh, Manager of the Hotel, Vendig,
04/24/1917, a sketch of the Cathedral that Mr. Walsh had made and which he presented
to the Archbishop
70.57 To Archbishop Prendergast, from B.J. Conway, Mr. Hope Retreat, Baltimore,
04/27/1917, request for a transfer of assignment – place not available
71.650Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Joseph Stradelman, S.J., 04/27/1917, informing the
Archbishop that he is sending him most of the pamphlets published by the Xavier Braille
Society
71.766G To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Guilday, 04/27/1917, Reverend Peter Guilday
and biography of John Cardinal McCloskey
71.548Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from W.S. Cowing, 04/28/1917, Boy Scouts – Sample of letter to be sent to Pasotrs about Catholic troops of Boy Scouts
71.767G To Archbishop Prendergast, from Cardinal Farley, 04/29/1917, Reverend Peter Guilday,
and biography of John Cardinal McCloskey
71.566Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Francis W. Howard, 04/30/1917,
Archbishop‟s contribution to the Catholic Educational Association
71.549Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from W.S. Cowing, 05/01/1917, Boy Scouts
71.133Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend B. Greifenberg, M.S.C., 05/02/1917, thank you for check to help pay for two lots in Bath
71.254Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Ketcham, 05/02/1917, a Father Gordon who was
causing a Disturbance
71.438Ai To Father McGovern, from Edward Maginnis, District Attorney, Schuylkill County,
05/04/1917, dependent, Catholic Children
71.748F To John J. Farren, 05/05/1917, advises against appealing the Treasuty Department
decision on taxing Church altars
71.439Ai To Mr. Edward J. McGinnis, Assistant District Attorney of Pottsville, not available, 05/10/1917, Catholic Orphans in Schuylkill County Movement to help Catholic Orphans
71.440Ai To Mr. W. O‟Donnell, from Edward Maginnis, District Attorney, Schuylkill County,
05/12/1917, a Home for abandoned Catholic Children in Schuylkill County
71.590Aso To Editor, from Benedict Elder, 05/12/1917, better trade and diplomatic relations with
the Pan American Union which is “twenty-twenty-firsts Catholic
71.14A To Priests of the diocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 05/16/1917, Collection of Peter‟s
Pence
71.15A To Priests and People of Archdiocese of Philadelphia, from Archbishop Prendergast,
05/16/1917, Peter‟s Pence Collection
71.104Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Eli Puce, Commissioner of Fairmount Park,
05/17/1917, a request for a ground plan of the Cathedral so that the architects may
complete plans for renovations in the Cathedral area
70.58 To Archbishop Prendergast, from B.J. Conway, Mt. Hope Retreat, Baltimore,
05/19/1917, asking to come back into the Archdiocese
71.390Ai To Reverend Mother M. Hildegarde, R.S.M., from M.P. Quinn, General contractor,
05/22/1917, problems with terra-cotta work at Misericordia Hospital
71.391Ai To Mr. M. Quinn, from M.J. O‟Meara, Cramp and Company Building Construction,
05/22/1917, problems with the terra cotta at Misericordia hospital building
71.407Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Miss Foy, The Catholic Children‟s Home, 05/19/1917,
care of dependent, Catholic children in Schuylkill County
71.441Ai To Mr. Edward J. McGinnis, Assistant District Attorney of Pottsville, not available,
05/19/1917
71.404Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from W.A. O‟Donnell, Catholic Children‟s Bureau, 05/21/1917, Catholic Children involved in court case
71.397 To Prendergast, from S. Castner, Jr., 05/22/1917, Chief Resident of Saint Vincent‟s
Hospital to be Dr. John B. Donnelly
70.59 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Thomas Carroll, 05/28/1917, Acknowledges letter
about New York Customs House
71.392Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Joseph G. Magee, Jr., Attorney, 05/28/1917, a letter
received from Senator McNichol, concerning the correct title of Misericordia Hospital in Bequests
71.993W To Reverend Brother Philip, Ammendale, Maryland, from Archbishop Prendergast,
05/28/1917, status of Christian Brothers with regard to draft
71.217Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend J. Boyle, 05/29/1917, request to see the
Bishop
71.405Ai From Catholic Children‟s Bureau, 05/31/1917, Catholic Children‟s Bureau, financial
report, 1917
71.576Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from W.A. Ryan, 06/04/1917, advantages of having a Holy Name Society in Philadelphia Parishes, newsclipping attached from the “Holy Name
Journal” from New York
71.560Aso To Father Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop, from Reverend J.L. Kirlin, Most Precious
Blood, Philadelphia, 06/11/1917, Boy Scout Troop at Precious Blood
71.259Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Luchi, Superior of Stimatini Fathers, Hazelton,
06/13/1917, thanking the Archbishop for his contribution to the college
71.586Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from James A. Flaherty, 06/15/1917, enclosure of copy of
circular letter forwarded to Grand Knights, letter attached
71.749F To Reverend W.J. Walsh, from John J. Farren, 06/18/1917, comments on Cardinal
Farley‟s 05/30/1917 letter and the fact that church altars are excluded from tax exemption
71.59Ab To Right Reverend E.F. Prendergast, from George E. Griffin, Notary Public, 06/22/1917,
lot in Old Cathedral Cemetery; ownership of which is being contested
71.60Ab To Reverend W.J. Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop Prendergast, from James A. Haley,
06/27/1917, a lot purchased in Cathedral Cemetery contest
71.750F To J.J. Farren, 07/14/1917, information on Mr. Leo Stanton Rowe
71.225Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Vincent W. Corcoran, 07/16/1917, asking to
be assigned to St. Michael‟s, Chester, as rector upon death of Father Joseph Timmons
71.236Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Hugh P. Garvey, 07/16/1917, Father Garvey places his
“claim” in for the rectorship of St. Michael‟s parish, Chester
71.751F To Reverend Walsh, from J.J. Farren, 07/26/1917, Father Timmins gets along well with
U.S. Judge Dickinson; encloses a letter to the collector
71.752F To Archbishop Prendergast, from John Cardinal Farley, 07/27/1917, question of tax on
importing religious art
71.215Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend L. Bhun, 08/03/1917, asking Polish Priest
permission to be admitted in to the diocese
70.60 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Marie Beyerle, 08/04/1917, a request for help for a Mr.
Keller who had been unjustly fired from his job
71.764G To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Guilday, 08/06/1917, Reverend Peter Guilday
71.753F To Reverend W. J. Walsh, Philadelphia, from John J. Farren, 08/13/1917, works of art being shipped to the Churches in the United States
71.976S To Archbishop Prendergast, from J.F. Bartkowiak – Chicago, Illinois, 08/18/1917, asking
permission to enter the seminary
71.151Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Francis A. Brady, 08/26/1917, request to
Archbishop to be made pastor of St. Anthony‟s
71.258Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Leahy, Holy Family to Incarnation, Olney,
08/27/1917, thanking the Archbishop for a change of parish
71.683Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop Felix Ambrosio of Santiago, Cuba, 09/1917, funds for building a church in honor of the soldiers who died in the Spanish
American War
71.152Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Francis Brady, 09/06/1917, thanking
Archbishop Prendergast for appointment as pastor of St. Anthony‟s Church, Philadelphia
71.768G To Father Guilday, from Mr. R. McElroy, National Security League, 09/07/1917,
Reverend Peter Guilday
70.61 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Frank Coogan, 09/15/1917, Money Coogan‟s
father was supposed to have left him and which money Coogan felt the Archbishop was keeping
71.754F To Reverend W.J. Walsh, from J.J. Farren, 09/15/1917, encloses a controversial index
card with tariff rules on it
71.144Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend William T. Kelly of St. Mary Magdalen
Church, Lost Creek, Pennsylvania, 09/20/1917, a loan for the church
70.62 To Archbishop Prendergast, from Eugene C. Bonniwell, 09/21/1917, a group called,
“American Citizens in Protest against Government by Murder”
71.374Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Barrow J. Lyons, 09/24/1917, northeastern Hospital having difficulties financially due to war cut-backs
71.525Asc To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bernard J. Buggy, 09/25/1917, problems with his son
who was in the Boys‟ Catholic High School
71.490Ai To Dear Friend, from Sisters of Charity, 10/01/1917, appeal on behalf of orphans of St.
Vincent‟s Home
71.755F To Archbishop Prendergast, from J.J. Farren, 10/01/1917, Thanks for allowing Father
Walsh “to put in a plug” to Father Hallahan regarding a promotion
71.233Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Dyer of St. Mary‟s Seminary, 10/08/1917, a
request to place an honorary degree on Dr. Drumgoole
71.679Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Bishop John Cantwell of San Fransisco, 10/09/1917,
consecration of John Cantwell
71.124Ach To Archbishop Prendergast, from People of Palmerton Parish, 10/10/1917, petition to the
Archbishop to allow them to build a Slovak Church, the Bishop Refused – and yet they
went ahead and built the church
71.823M From S. Rogers, Director of the Census, 10/13/1917, Census of Religious Bodies in the
United States
71.637Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father Ketcham, 10/17/1917, Dr. Quinn of White
Earth, Minnesota, who was to lecture at meetings for the Society for the Preservation of
the Faith Among Indians
71.260Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father MacNicholas, “Angelicum,” Rome, 10/21/1917,
a “Gift Fund” for the Holy Father
71.756F To Reverend W.J. Walsh, from John J. Farren, 10/27/1917, Importation of Marble Altars – takes up the question of a definition of “work of art;” mentions Cardinal Farley
71.666Call To Clergy of the diocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 11/20/1917, annual collection
for Catholic University
71.561Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from W.S. Cowing, 11/22/1917, Boy Scouts – endorsement
of Scout Movement
71.700Di To Archbishop Prendergast, from Chancellor of Archdiocese of Baltimore, 11/24/1917, a
Christmas gift for the Holy Father
71.562 To Reverend W.J. Walsh, Secretary to Archbishop, from D.J. Daley, Most Precious
Blood, Philadelphia, 11/25/1917, Boy Scouts
71.393Ai To Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Crane, from Henry D. Javity, Council of National
Defense, Washington, D.C., 11/26/1917, offer from the government to purchase
Misericordia Hospital
71.758F To Reverend W.J. Walsh, from John J. Farren, 11/27/1917, War Income Tax of
10/03/1917, pamphlet
71.713S.F. To Archbishop Prendergast, from Archbishop Hanna, Archbishop of San Fransisco,
12/05/1917, consecration of Bishop John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Monterey
71.63Ab To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. Thomas P. Twibill, 12/13/1917, land for the
cemetery of S.S. Peter and Paul, Springfield
71.757F To Reverend W.J. Walsh, from John J. Farren, 10/31/1917, wants the archbishop to do
the wisest thing regarding Brother Edward
71.977S To Priests and people of the Diocese, from Archbishop Prendergast, 11/04/1917,
Seminary Collection
71.212Di S.F. To President of the United States, from Bishop Hanna, Archbishop of San Fransisco, 11/06/1917, Christian Brothers being drafted into the army, bishop is protesting such
actions
71.978S To Archbishop Prendergast, from C.R. Faulkner, 11/06/1917, reaction against an article
in the Catholic Standard and Times about the defeat of Cadorna‟s armies
71.699DiBa To General, from J. Cardinal Gibbons, 11/08/1917, annual collection for Catholic
University of America
71.435Ai To December 17, 1917, deed – St. John‟s Orphan‟s Asylum
71.608Aso To The Editor of the Chicago Tribune, from Chairman (P.H. Callahan), 12/19/1917,
thank you for editorial of December 13, entitled “Catholic „All Welcome‟ Centers;”
Y.M.C.A. to change methods to have Catholics represented on their working staff
71.824M To Father Ketcham, from Cato Sells, 12/28/1917, better treatment of Indians at
cantonments
71.825M To Mr. Frederick Keppel, from P.H. Callahan, 12/31/1917, democracy in the Army
71.591Aso From James A. Flaherty, 1918, form letter requesting funds for war troops: Knights of Columbus Five Million Dollar War Camp Fund
71.592Aso 01/1918, a statement regarding the Knights of Columbus War Work
71.621Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Reverend Thomas Daley, 01/02/1918, Catholic
Missionary Union – new by-laws, mentioned
71.826M To Archbishop Prendergast, from George W. Boyer, 01/13/1918, change of certain
conditions in the Army to allow men to get to their church services on time
71.827M To Judge George F. Corcoran, from Chairman (P.H. Callahan), 01/19/1918, intention of the War Department to inaugurate a system of recreation and a church for divine services
in all permanent Army posts.
71.400Ai To Priests of the Archdiocese, from Edward J. Lyng, 01/23/1918, annual appeal by
Catholic Missionary Society for Italian Children; Madonna House, L‟Assunta House
71.828M To Mr. Earnest O‟Brien, from P.H. Callahan, 01/25/1918, program to employ Catholics
who form 35% of the Army
71.593Aso To Dr. Philip Conboy, from P.H. Callahan, 01/31/1918, more publicity for work of
Knights of Columbus, letters of Newton D. Baker, 02/02/1918, and P.H. Callahan,
02/05/1918, are attached
71.594Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from Dillon E. Mapothen, 02/01/1918, check of $75 to cover
salary for month of January for Reverend George Montague, Chaplain at Philadelphia
Naval Yard
not numbered To Archbishop Prendergast, from Mr. M. Hildegard, 02/03/1918, comments on Mr.
Hildegard‟s plans to staff Misercordia Hospital
71.212Acl To Reverend Wenceslaus Walsh, from Reverend D.I. McDermott, Saint Mary‟s Church,
02/07/1918, requests permission to go South for his health
71.595Aso To Archbishop Prendergast, from P.J. Muldoon, 02/09/1918, request for prominent
Catholics of business and executive ability to perfect an organization to go abroad and aid
the committee on war activities
71.394Ai To Archbishop Prendergast, from Sister M. Hildegarde, R.S.M., 02/13/1918, method of
selecting a staff for Misericordia Hospital
71.234Acl To Priests of the Archdiocese, from Reverend Edmond J. Fitzmaurice, Secretary of the
Consultors, 02/15/1918, War Income Tax Law and Priests‟ Income
71.406Ai To Reverend Francis J. Clark, from Reverend J.M. Corrigan, 03/01/1918, Catholic
Children‟s Bureau
71.667Call From Catholic University Bulletin, 10/20/1918, Golden Jubilee Ceremonies of Cardinal
Gibbons
71.596Aso 12/06/1915 (1918 ?) Knights of Columbus Announcements Camp Meade, Army Catholic
Services
71.242Acl To Archbishop Prendergast, from Gerald I. Griffin, 03/30/1919, Father Griffin feels that
he is still able to carry out his priestly duties
71.491Ai To Dougherty, from William Taylor, 05/07/1920, thank you for invitation to Solemn
Blessing of Lansdowne St. Vincent‟s Home
71.934R To Archives, 11/1921, envelope addressed “House of Good Drive for $500”
71.933R To Cardinal Dougherty, from A. John Drimm, 11/30/1921, drive to aid the Sisters of
Good Shepherd – sizable contributions from various people
71.935R To Cardinal Dougherty, from M.J. Rafferty, 12/06/1921, name of a school boy (Ralph
Howard) who gave $5 to the Drive of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd
71.859PA To Mrs Annie Prendergast, various receipts from McFarland & Haines
71.860PA To John P. Jordan, from John P. Taudlen, 05/05/1876, business letter
71.861PA From Hannah E. O‟Boyle & John J. O‟Boyle, 04/28/1884, promise of $800.00 to John P.
Jordan
71.862PA To Mr. John J. O‟Boyle, from Annie Prendergast, 01/18/1888, received $4000.00 for
funeral services of John P. Jordan
71.863PA To Annie Prendergast, 05/01/1888, administration of deceased John P. Jordan‟s Will
71.864PA To Theo L. Reeve, from Annie Prendergast, 08/27/1894, payment received
71.856PA To Annie Prendergast, from McFarland, 08/31/1897, business letter
71.866PF To Reverend F.C. Prendergast, from E.O‟Shea, Monumental & Architectural Sculptor,
02/16/1892, price of grave monument
71.867PF To Reverend F.C. Prendergast, from E. O‟Shea, Monumental & Architectural Sculptor,
02/16/1892, grave monument
71.868PF 07/20/1912, picture with description on back of Prendergast – Carew Families‟ graves
71.869PP To Peter J. Prendergast, from Court of Common Pleas: New York, 03/14/1873,
citizenship certificate for P.J. Prendergast
71.870PP From Reverend Rorke, 03/01/1874, certification of Marriage in Collooney
71.871PP 10/22/1876, Marriage dispensation for Michael J. Donovan and Theresa B. Donovan,
Latin
71.872PP To Peter J. Prendergast, from Secretary of State of U.S.A., 04/13/1877, passport
71.873PP From Annie Prendergast, 03/01/1878, P.J. Prendergast receipt
71.874PP From S. Donnan, 06/14/1878, P.J. Prendergast receipt
71.875PP From Owen Hughes, 07/07/1879, received from P.J. Prendergast $120.00
71.876PP From Arthur Brooks, 07/08/1879, received from P.J. Prendergast $180.00 for
professional services
71.877PP From Catherine Dougherty, 08/14/1879, received from P.J. Prendergast $25.00
71.878PP From Arthur Brooks, 09/08/1879, $100.oo P.J. Prendergast receipt
71.879PP 02/06/1882, received from John Caddigan “two dollars and forty cents”
71.880PP From Lunny, 02/08/1885, P.J. Prendergast receipt
71.881PP To town of Orangetown, from James & Phillip Brady, 04/01/1887, tax statement
71.882PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from J. Havens Richard, S.J., 01/25/1889, degree of
Doctor of Divinity is awarded to Prendergast by the Faculty of Georgetown University
71.883PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from George J. Murphy, S.J., 02/13/1889, participation in
a ceremony of honors
71.884PP 11/14/1889, an act to authorize the alteration and improvement to sewer in 22nd Street in
New York
71.885PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from F.J. Johann, 02/26/1890, enclosure of a check for
$150: the equitable Trust Company
71.886PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from W. Hanily ?, 03/07/1890, memorandum from the
Equitable Trust Company for $2500
71.887PP To A.W. Blye, from Reverend P.J. Prendergast, 1/22/1890, financial matters involving
stocks, attached is a check for $112 being a dividend of 10% upon a claim of $1120.18
and a statement allowing Alphonso W. Blye to act as Prendergast‟s attorney
71.888PP 08/19/1891, Last Will and Testament of Mrs. Ellen Moffitt (legal and personal drafts)
71.889PP To Reverend Peter J. Prendergast, from Buckley‟s Law, Real Estate and Collection,
11/11/1891, financial statement: Premises – Edward Rafferty, Wellington Street, $22.50
71.890PP To Reverend Peter J. Prendergast, from Buckley‟s Law, Real Estate and Collection,
12/09/1891, financial statement: Premises – Kaufmann, E. Street above Cambria Street, $29.15
71.891PP 01/01/1892 – 01/01/1893, financial report of Church of the Epiphany, New York, (5
Copies)
71.892PP To the Stockholders, from F.J. Johann, 01/07/1892, announcement of the Annual Meeting
of the Stockholders of the Equitable Trust Company
71.893 To Reverend Peter J. Prendergast, from Father G.M. Larraca, 11/27/1892, certificate
granting faculties (Latin)
71.894PP To Michael Augustinus, from Joseph F. Mirney, 02/17/1893, marriage dispensation
71.895PP To Reverend Peter J. Prendergast, from Buckley‟s Law, Real Estate and Collection,
05/11/1893, Financial Statement: Premises – E. Rafferty, Wellington Street, $26.10
71.896PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from Brother Sebastian, 09/15/1893, spiritual
remembrance by Monks
71.897PP To Prendergast, from R.L. Burtsell, 01/24/1894, check and receipts enclosed from St.
Mary‟s Church
71.898PP From M.J. Power, Secretary, 11/26/1894, report of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Catholic Church of the Epiphany concerning property willed to Reverend
Richard L. Burtsell by Michael Reilly
71.899PP From R.L. Burtsell, 01/24/1895, P.J. Prendergast receipt
71.900PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from A.H. O‟Brien, 02/13/1895, collection of six month‟s
interest upon two mortgages: The Equitable Trust Company
71.901PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from Otis Egan, 06/12/1895, about securing mortgages
71.902PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from Otis Egan, 06/21/1895, $2,000.00 mortgage secured
71.903PP 02/16/1896, certificate for relic
71.904PP To Archbishop Prendergast, from Farley, 02/21/1896, Father Linargan is reconciled
71.905PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from Michael Augustinus, 06/13/1896, faculties granted
for 3 months (Latin)
71.906PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from Bishop Corrigan, 09/18/1896, congratulations on
treatment of the case
71.907PP 1897-1898, checks written by P.J. Prendergast
71.908PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from Otis Egan, 01/18/1897, policy (enclosed) from the
Equitable Trust Company
71.909PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from Bishop Corrigan, 03/15/1897, good work on a moral
case
71.910 From Reverend F. Prendergast, 05/21/1897, Bank of Ireland, I.O.U.
71.911PP From L. Reckless, 10/15/1897, stock titles: Miss A. Prendergast – 100 shares; P.J.
Prendergast – 200 shares
71.912PP 12/14/1897, $79 received by R.L. Burtsell, Pastor, St. Mary‟s Church
71.913PP 1898-1899, checks written by P.J. Prendergast
71.914PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from C. Percy Cullcox, 07/27/1898, request that Fire
Policy be mailed: The Equitable Trust Company
71.915PP To Reverend E.F. Prendergast, from F.T. Maguire, 12/31/1907, Mr. Magee to collect
payment on isolated building of St. Joseph‟s Hospital
71.916PP To Archbishop Prendergast, from The Abbot of Gethsemani, 07/24/1914, Father
Prendergast
71.917PP To Archbishop Prendergast, from Father J.P. Prendergast, 09/28/1914, a personal letter
from Sacred Heart Abbey, Sacred Heart, Oklahoma
71.918PP From P.J. Prendergast, receipts for taxes
71.919PP Georgetown University Centenary Celebration: exercises schedule
71.920PP From Edward Gahan, received of Father P.J. Prendergast, $105.00
71.921PP From P.J. Prendergast, received $45.00 in cash from Lizzie Bruman
71.922PP From P.J. Prendergast, Fifth National Bank Receipts
71.923PP To Reverend P.J. Prendergast, from Michael Mileth, request to remit $35.00 to Reverend
Sheeran
71.924PP Pictures, name cards, and Railroad ticket belonging to Father Peter Prendergast
71.925PP From Reverend P.J. Prendergast, sermon booklet: Good Shepherd, Exegesis of John XVI
71.926PP From Reverend P.J. Prendergast, Parcel of sermon papers & notes
71.927PP From Reverend P.J. Prendergast, Book of Sermons: XVI Sunday after Pentecost,
exegesis of Isias LX:4 “Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath Day,” exegesis of
Mark XVI: 6, exegesis of John XV: 26, XVI: 14