Collection: Joseph Aloysius Lyons Papers

Scope and Content

Clippings of literary events and reviews of plays at Notre Dame, 1858-1885; scrapbooks of dramatic performances at Notre Dame celebrating Washington's birthday, Founder's Day (St Edward's Day), and St Patrick's Day; records of Notre Dame students in the Junior Department, their classes and extracurricular activities; manuscripts of works by Lyons; ribbons, awards, authorizations, and copyright certificates granted Lyons; and correspondence, 1861-1888.

Dates

Creation: 1858-1888.

Creator

Lyons, Joseph Aloysius, 1834-1888 (Person)

Language of Materials

English.

Background

Prefect of Discipline then Principal of Notre Dame's Junior Department, 1858-1860; professor of Latin and elocution, University of Notre Dame, 1862-1888.