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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
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