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John Francis O'Hara Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: OHA

Scope and Content

Correspondence, 1908-1960; sermons, lectures and editorials by O'Hara; clippings about him; notes taken by him; class records, 1917-1931; excerpts from the diary of his sister Elizabeth O'Hara, 1940-1951; correspondence, press releases, and clippings concerning his role as military delegate of the armed forces of the United States, 1940-1945; photographs, pamphlets, and medals.

Also microfilm of clippings concerning Theodore Roosevelt's trip to South America with John A. Zahm, CSC, in 1913; and microfilm of correspondence and speeches concerning Franklin Delano Roosevelt's visit to Notre Dame for the conferral of an honorary degree in 1935.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900s-1960s

Language of Materials

English.

Background

Professor of religion, 1917-1934, vice-president, 1933-1934, and president, 1934-1940, University of Notre Dame; bishop serving as military delegate during World War II, 1939-1945; Bishop of Buffalo, 1945-1951; Archbishop of Philadelphia, 1951-1960; Cardinal in 1958.

Extent

14 linear feet. 7 linear inches of photographs. 2 reels of microfilm.

Title
John Francis O'Hara Papers
Subtitle
Guide
Author
University of Notre Dame Archives
Date
2015
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