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Brother Leo Donovan Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: LEF

Scope and Content

Correspondence, 1918-1953; account books, 1913-1928 and 1934-1935; ribbons won at livestock shows, 1913-1937; list of births and deaths in the Donovan family, 1802-1877; autobiographical sketch of brother Leo, 1938; writings and lectures by Brother Leo; and clippings about Brother Leo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1802-1953.

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Background

Director of the Notre Dame farm, 1900-1940, and nationally known cattle breeder; a Holy Cross brother whose name was Daniel Donovan before he joined the congregation.

Extent

2 linear inches.

Title
Brother Leo Donovan Papers
Subtitle
Guide
Author
University of Notre Dame Archives
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

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