Scope and Content Records of missionary work of Holy Cross Fathers at Holy Cross Church, Keystone (Benton County), Iowa, and the surrounding area: record book of baptisms, marriages, and deaths (1884-1902) with entries by James Gleeson, CSC, and T.J. Reynolds; lists of baptisms and marriages (1866-1882) with most entries by Paul Gillen, CSC; a record by Gillen of accounts for pews at Holy Cross Church (1876-1878); records of baptisms and marriages (1885-1887); a letter dated 4 November 1947 from Rose Angela...

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Three letters from Bishop Martin Marty, OSB, concerning the withdrawal of the Holy Cross sisters from Deadwood, South Dakota, and church affairs in southwestern South Dakota; and one personal letter from Gleeson's sister, Catherine O'Hearn. One of the Marty letters is also addressed to Patrick J. Colovin, CSC.