Scope and Content Bound manuscript of Zenosius; or The Pilgrim-convert by Charles Constantine Pise (published in New York by Edward Dunigan, 1845). A book-length apologetical fiction, it tells the story of a protestant named Zenosius who, with the help of angels, visions, and wise priests, finds his way out of the Labyrinth of Sectarianism (also called the Labyrinth of Error) and makes a pilgrimage to Rome. According to the preface, the book is "not controversial, but explanatory. Its scope is...

Scope and Content Manuscripts of books, plays, and articles; correspondence, notes, reprints, clippings, news releases, syndicated columns, artifacts, photographs, tape recordings, and subject files; and Catholic pamphlets and books by O'Brien and others; concerning priestly celibacy, birth control, the Masons, converts, anti- Catholicism, evolution, education, and the Crusade for Souls. Most of Father O'Brien's papers and printed material (over 60 linear feet) came to the archives as part of the...

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Nineteen letters (thirteen original and six photostats) of John Henry Cardinal Newman; including two letters from Newman to Monsignor James Nugent, 1875 and 1890, a letter from Newman to the rector of the Catholic University of Ireland, and two letters to Dr. Russell, 1862 and 1874.