Stephen T. Badin Papers
Scope and Content
Baptismal register of Badin's Mission at Notre Dame (1830-1841); a few letters by Badin including one to Bishop William Quarter of Chicago (1846) and drafts of a letter to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in Paris (1845) with translation; copies of documents of Badin's baptism and ordination; documents that mention him, some dating from the twentieth century; photocopies of Badin's accounts recorded in the ledgers of Lathrop Minor Taylor and of S. Hanna & Company (originals held by the Northern Indiana Historical Society); and microfilm containing letters from Badin to Archbishop John Carroll of Baltimore (1796-1812) concerning Badin's experience as Vicar General of Bardstown (originals in the Baltimore Archdiocesan Archives).
Dates
- Creation: 1768-1943 (bulk 1830-1846).
Creator
Language of Materials
In English, French, and Latin. .
Background
Father Badin, the first priest ordained in the United States of America, arrived in South Bend in 1830 and established a mission on the present site of the University of Notre Dame.
Extent
1 linear inch. 2 microfilm reels.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Northern Indiana Historical Society, South Bend, Indiana.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Archives, Baltimore, Maryland.
Subject
- Quarter, William, 1806-1848. (Person)
- Carroll, John, 1735-1815. (Person)
- Catholic Church -- Missions -- Indiana (Organization)
- Catholic Church -- Clergy (Organization)
- Title
- Stephen T. Badin Papers
- Subtitle
- Guide
- Author
- University of Notre Dame Archives
- Date
- 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository