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John J. Cavanaugh Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: JJC

Scope and Content

Correspondence with members of the Joseph Kennedy family (Rose, Edward, Jacqueline, Joe, and Kathleen), clippings, a plaque given Cavanaugh by the Commerce Council, a scrapbook from the testimonial for Cavanaugh by the Notre Dame Club, Los Angeles, 1952, a copy of the homily delivered by Father Hesburgh at Cavanaugh's funeral, and photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952-1979.

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Background

Prefect of religion (1933-1938), vice-president (1940- 1946), and president (1946-1952), University of Notre Dame; director of the Notre Dame Foundation, 1952-1959.

Extent

1.2 linear feet. 10 linear inches of photographs.