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John J. Berkery Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: BRK

Scope and Content

Correspondence; manuscripts of Berkery's memoirs of the Catholic Action movement; newsletters; clippings, including articles by and about Joseph Cardinal Cardijn; photocopies and mimeographed material including pieces by Pat Keegan and Paul McGuire.

With the exception of one folder concerning St. Therese of Lisieux, the papers all pertain to the Young Christian Workers, Young Christian Students, Christian Family Movement, and other Catholic Action organizations. Also books, booklets, magazines, pamphlets, papal encyclicals, tracts, and other printed material related to Catholic Action, YCW, YCS, CFM, the Second Vatican Council, and St. Therese of Lisieux.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-1988.

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Conditions Governing Access

Contractual restrictions may apply.

Background

Roman Catholic priest; one of the founders of the Young Christian Workers in the United States.

Extent

9 linear feet. 4 linear feet of printed material.

Title
John J. Berkery 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

Contact:
607 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame Indiana 46556 United States
(574) 631-6448