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Scope and Contents M(is)s Conway praises the article Onahan's daughter wrote on Pope Leo XIII, predicting a great literary career. Mrs. Lathrop asked for 20 copies of "The Pilot" in which (Mollie) Onahan's article appeared for distribution among Protestant friends. Onahan is asked to send to "The Pilot" any matter relating to the Columbian Catholic Congress, especially a list of the persons who shall read papers before it. M(is)s Conway had a recent vacation in Rochester during which she gave an extra paper...

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Miss Conway, writing for the "Boston Pilot" shall be pleased to accept an article from Onahan's daughter (Mollie). She protests against a "Women's Day" at the Columbian Catholic Congress, declaring rightfully that a woman's place is alongside that of men, and that women's papers should be intermingled on the programme. There are well known ladies notably in general literature. A "Woman's Day" would tend to produce "cranks and pushers."

Scope and Contents Miss Conway suggests that Mother Mary Austin Carroll write a paper on "The Work of Women in the Church." Mother Austin already prepared a good paper for the Press Convention which was read by Father Elliott. Miss Conway likes the names of the women essayists, regrettably, however, some are known only in Catholic circles. She has heard nothing further about Women's Day, and still hopes it will fall through. She believes that its attendance would be very limited. She refers to the Press...

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Miss Conway has written to Mother Austin Carroll, but only in preparing the way. Mother Austin will do nothing without a formal invitation from Onahan, which he is requested to send.

Scope and Contents Miss Conway suggests that Onahan ask Father Charles Warren Currier to prepare a paper on Women's Religious Orders. He is well qualified, having written several books. Onahan is warned, however, not to scare him with the idea of "Woman's Day." She mentions that the best biographies on the founders of Women's Orders were written by men. Monsignor Bernard O'Reilly might do a paper in the case of Father Currier's refusal. There shall be a Catholic Women's Day on the 18th under the direction of...

Scope and Contents Miss Conway is glad that Onahan is interested in the representation of Massachusetts in the (Columbian) Catholic Congress, since she has heard that there is a disposition to crowd New England out. (John) Boyle O'Reilly didn't receive an invitation to prepare a paper for the Catholic Congress (1889?) in time so he declined. He never did express much partiality toward the Congress. He was not asked to sign the Call, though less prominent Bostonians were. Miss Conway hopes Onahan reads an...

Scope and Contents Miss Conway's paper is completed but she holds it for title alterations. She has finally decided on "The Catholic Woman of Home and Society." She presumes her paper to be companion to "The Work of Women in the Church." She shall hold her paper until she hears it is satisfactory, and until she is informed on another subject. She has not heard from Onahan for some time, nor received the matter for publication concerning the Congress which she hoped for the "Pilot". She thinks perhaps that...

Scope and Contents Miss Conway deplores a "Women's Day" and the distinction between men and women in the intellectual order. Eliza Allen Starr or Miss E(leanor) C. Donnelly could have written good papers on general topics. She asks that her name be taken off the programme. This has to be done for the sake of consistancy. She has always been against discrimination of women in the intellectual field, and cannot associate herself with a programme which does not give woman her full due. She wonders if Miss Starr...

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The Editorial on the (Columbian Catholic) Congress has been worked into shape except for slight discrepancies between "The Pilot" and the Catholic Review. She is using the copy Onahan sent, though she would like to know which copy is correct. She shelved the "Woman's Work in the World" as she assumed Onahan would find some one to take it or its equivalent in hand.

Scope and Contents Miss Conway's editorial in "The Pilot" is justified, concerned as it is, with topics rather than absolute order of programme. The next week shall see the subject taken up again. She is very pleased with the new arrangement. She shall mail her paper tomorrow, which she shall call "The Social Apostolate". She noticed some changes, according to the C(atholic) Review. She hopes her paper will not be on the same day as that of "Woman in Her Own Field" as they might run over similar ground. (James...

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She writes the names which she and Mr. (James J.) Roche think would go well to represent New England. All are prominent Catholics and good speakers. John P. Leahy, president of the Boston Catholic Union, might also be considered. His organization is working hard and shall send a large delegation. Her paper was sent as a registered package. If it needs alterations, she will change it. She hopes to attend the Congress.

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She wishes the title of her paper to suggest something of its bearing on the higher education. She mentions Thomas B. Fitzpatrick of Boston as a wealthy and able Catholic who is a great friend of Catholic University.

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She asks whether the omission from the programme of the (Columbian Catholic) Congress of a paper on The (Catholic) Reading Circle and (Catholic) Summer School was accidental or on purpose. It is an important field of Catholic education and should not be neglected. She will write a paper if desired. She is not satisfied with the paper she had sent Onahan.

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She wrote to the Rev. J(ames) F. Loughlin, suggesting that Onahan give the (Catholic) Summer School special representation at the (Columbian Catholic) Congress, and that a paper should be written on it. She is not suggesting that she herself prepare it, though she has the qualifications, since Dr. L(oughlin) might give one himself. If he will not speak, he may suggest Rev. Thomas J. Conaty. Onahan should send another invitation to Father Loughlin.

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Miss Conway has received a letter from Father Laughlin in which he suggests that she prepare a paper on the C(atholic) S(ummer) S(chool), instead of him, since he will be unable to attend. If Father McMillan has not taken up the invitation, she wonders if she may prepare the paper. She leaves for Plattsburg soon, and mourns the death of (Father) Dr. Walsh, with Onahan.

Scope and Contents She makes Onahan speak for himself by quoting parts of his article in the "C(atholic) W(orld)" in the "Pilot". She'll try to discover the reason for Col(onel) Linehan's sensitiveness. Judge Dunne rather annoyed the Boston delegation. She hopes he and Conde Pallen won't get a chance to show off in Chicago. She believes that the (Columbian Catholic) Congress will eliminate sectionalism among American Catholics. She has heard again from Father Laughlin, who said that Father McMillan and Mr....

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She received Onahan's letter and documents at Plattsburgh. She does not understand the low number of Boston delegates. She fears she may incur criticism by appearing before the Congress twice; besides she has been asked to repeat before the Catholic Editors convention. The (Catholic) Summer School is a great success. She wishes the Onahan's could have attended.

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A letter of introduction for Henry Austin, representing Donahoe's Magazine during the Columbian Catholic Congress. He is to write an illustrated article on the personalities of the occasion. Onahan is asked to facilitate Austin's work.

Scope and Contents Miss Conway's paper has been delayed, since she promised it to Father Thomas Conaty first. The funerals of Bishop (Laurence S.) McMahon and Brother Azarias (Mullany) have delayed Father Conaty. She has had a letter from Mollie (Onahan) who may tell her father Miss Conway's plans in Chicago. She looks forward to meeting them all. She thanks Onahan for his kindness in regard to the "Pilot", and inquires about the date of publication for the final bulletin. P.S. Father (Thomas) Conaty would...

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She will see Onahan in Chicago. Her two appearances at the Columbian Catholic Congress are according to Onahan's wish. On September 6, she is due at the convention of Catholic Editors.

Scope and Contents Miss Conway is at work preparing columns of reports and editorials on the Columbian Catholic Congress in the Boston "Pilot" some of which she asks Onahan to read. Enclosed is a list of Catholic Summer School Trustees. She hopes Onahan sent them copies of her paper "The Catholic Summer School" and that he will remind Mr. Duffy of the papers Miss Conway asked him to send. She asks for more copies of the Sept. 7 "Chicago Herald." She left her sister's address in a table drawer at Onahan's. (No...

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She gives the address of Rev. Dr. Loughlin, President of the Catholic Summer School: Plattsburg, N(ew) Y(ork).

Scope and Contents Miss Conway again writes against a proposed Women's Day at the Congress. It would welcome many who seek notice and who have not had much prominence. However, she believes that well known figures as Agnes Repplier, Luise Guiney, Mary Elizabeth Blake and Margaret Sullivan would not care for a "Women's Day." "Women's Congresses" will be done to death by the "Women's Auxiliaries." Some of the Catholic women that shall figure in them are not big fish. At the Columbian Catholic Congress, let women...

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She submits a short story hoping that it will prove acceptable for the Ave Maria. After citing her previous journalistic experience she expresses a hope to be allowed to contribute occasional articles to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Miss Conway sends verses for the Ave Maria. At Hudson's suggestion she wrote to Miss Eleanor C. Donnelly and received a reply which made her feel she had had some message from an angel. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Writing on the train, Miss Conway is disappointed at missing the close of the Columbian Catholic Congress. She expresses her gratitude for the kindness shown to her. She hopes to see the Onahans in Boston.

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Conway submits a poem of a friend who has written for years for the Cork Examiner. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She sends many thanks for the kodak views which she presumes Mrs. Zahm sent. She is sending Mr. Zahm another card from Tolstoi that is more interesting. She anticipates the pleasure of meeting them again sometime. :: XI-2-e Postcard, signed.

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Conway thanks Hudson for the kind favor which supplied one of his great needs. He had in mind to index the Catholic World, but time does not permit the study necessary by nature of the article's heading. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is in full sympathy with the Summer school, but that is all he can offer to the group organizing it. As a Jesuit when he finishes his year's teaching he must give retreats just when the summer school should be in operation. He does not want this to be considered a permanent refusal. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}