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Donald W. McIlvane Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: MCI

Scope and Content

Correspondence, minutes, memoranda, newsletters and clippings from peace, civil rights, social, and religious action groups in the Pittsburgh area, including the Pittsburgh Area Clergy for World Order, 1963-1970; Pittsburgh Ad Hoc Committee on Vietnam, 1960s-1970s; the Catholic Interracial Council of Pittsburgh, 1966-1976; Association of Pittsburgh Priests, 1969-1973; NAACP, 1960s; the United Negro Protest Committee, 1968- 1970; the Greater Pittsburgh Fair Housing Movement, 1966- 1968; Civil Rights Direct Action Coalition, 1970-1975; National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice, 1966- 1977; and the Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, 1960-1966.

The collection also includes abstracts of books on worship by McIlvane, 1970s, and his subject files on such topics as extremism (1960s), Cuban refugees (1964), and strip mining in Appalachia (1976-1977).

Dates

  • Creation: 1960-1977.

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Conditions Governing Access

Contractual restrictions may apply.

Background

Catholic priest; pastor of St. Richard's Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, chaplain for the Allegheny County Work House, and convener of the Pittsburgh Area Religion and Race Council, 1960s-1970s.

Extent

4 linear feet.

Title
Donald W. McIlvane 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