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John J. Brennan Collection

 Fonds
Identifier: JJB

Scope and Content

Home movies taken by John J. Brennan of activities in the parishes he served in the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, and footage of vacation trips he took; a diary of a cross country trip he took in 1923; printed including a program from his silver jubilee and a testimonal dinner, and a short history of St. Philip Neri parish (Northport, NY). Also copy prints (inkjet prints) of photos of John J. Brennan and other priests from the parishes he served, and a CD-ROM containing digital images of the printed material, photos, and diary.

Dates

  • Creation: 1923-1945

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Background

Monsignor John J. Brennan (born 1886) served as a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, from the time of his ordination in 1912 until his death in 1964.

Extent

1 linear inch + 17 reels of 16mm film.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Laura MacKenzie Petit. The movies were discovered in the home of J. Craig MacKenzie, a grandnephew of Monsignor Brennan.

Title
John J. Brennan Collection
Subtitle
Guide
Author
University of Notre Dame Archives
Date
2011
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