"First a brief word about the University of Notre Dame itself ... This institution of Catholic higher learning was founded in late November (tradition has it on or about the Feast of St. Andrew) of 1842 by a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C."

Not an actual speech. Printed pages from "Insight: Notre Dame", first 3 pages possibly from 1977 and the last page from Summer 1971. Father Hesburgh explores recent developments at Notre Dame and presents his vision of a great Catholic university.

Also encloses a handwritten note by Father Hesburgh possibly written in 1977: "Between the years 1945 and 1977, the operating budget grew from ... millions to ... millions of dollars," 1 page.