Woodstock Letters Index

WOODSTOCK LETTERS INDEX Volumes 1-80 1872-1951 Compiled by GEORGE ZORN, S.J. Woodstock College Press Woodstock, Maryland 1960 FOREWORD Woodstock Letters during their first two decades published each year a table of contents. Thereafter, an annual index ap peared. These indexes, while generally more than a table of contents, are not an adequate key to the mine of information contained in the Letters. In addition to the annual indexes, the Letters have pub lished five other indexes, including the present one. The first of these, called Index A, published in 1888, covers the first ten volumes (1872-1881). It is divided into three parts : Historical Papers, Biographical and General. Biographical is further subdivided into Sketches, Notices, Obituaries and Mentioned. The second of the indexes, called Index 3, is not dated but according to a note prefixed to Index A was published in 1888 or shortly afterwards. It covers volumes 11 to 15 and has the same divisions as Index A. These two indexes are still of some value for the first fifteen volumes and references to those volumes in the present index can be further controlled by consulting them. The third of the indexes, published in 1838, covers the first twenty-five volumes of the Letters and is divided into three parts : A General List of Articles with Authors, An Index of Authors, Sketches and Obituary Notices. In a foreword, the editor of the time, Father Samuel H. Frisbee, notes that the List of Articles with Authors was prepared for "the con venience of our readers, and to preserve, while they could yet be obtained, the names of the authors of the different articles which have appeared in the Letters for the past twenty-five years." This index is, consequently, still of value. The fourth of the indexes, published in 1924, covers volumes 26 to 53 (1897-1924), and is arranged like the third. This index can be used to control the present volume for the years indicated. The present and fifth general index of the Letters has been compiled by Father George Zorn of Wheeling College. A v VI WOODSTOCK LETTERS glance shows that it is of greatest use for consulting the Letters and all but replaces previous indexes, even for the vol umes they cover. It is an alphabetical index with references to persons, places and things mentioned in the first eighty volumes (1872-1951). Since the annual indexes beginning with volume 80 are much more detailed, the entire file of the Letters may now be said to be properly indexed—thanks princi pally to the energy and careful planning of Father Zorn to whom Woodstock Letters and, from the historical viewpoint, the American Society is indebted. After Father Zorn prepared the typescript of his index, it was obvious that a large sum of money would be required to make it available. If it were to be sold at cost to the limited clientele of the Letters, the price would appear exorbitant. It was decided, therefore, to make an appeal to the American Society for financial support. A circular letter was sent to all Jesuit superiors in the United States, with the exception of Alaska. The Very Reverend Fathers Provincial and the Reverend Father Rector of Woodstock were not included in the appeal, the last because he and his predecessors have for eighty-eight years cheerfully paid the annual deficit of the Letters. Through a secretarial error one Very Reverend Father Provincial, Father Laurence M. O'Neill of the New Orleans Province, was a recipient of the appeal and promptly responded with a check. We felt it necessary to return the contribution but did appreciate his words of encouragement very much. rThe general response was most gratifying. It soon became evident that Woodstock College would not, for once, go into the red on a Woodstock Letters publication. It will be impos sible here to publish all the kind words which, in addition to coin of the realm, our appeal elicited. It seems proper, how ever, to include some since they are a tribute to those who produced the first eighty volumes. Father Marshall Lochbiler of the University of Detroit and many others wished the index all success. Father Paul Reinert of St. Louis University and Father James Maguire of Loyola INDEX VII University of Chicago referred to it as a "valuable publica tion." Father Michael Walsh of Boston College termed it "a worthy project," Father Charles Casassa of Loyola Uni versity of Los Angeles "a splendid project," and Father James McGinley of Canisius College "a magnificent idea." Father Laurence McGinley of Fordham University wrote that he was "pleased to sponsor an index of the treasures stored in the Letters.9' Father W. Patrick Donnelly of Loyola University of New Orleans assured us that he realized "the value and im portance of the document." Father R. R. McAuley, in sending the contribution of Father Edward O'Donnell of Marquette University, wrote, "The index should prove to be extremely valuable and make the Letters a more available source of as sistance to Jesuits. Father Zorn has also prepared an index of all the proceedings of the national meetings of the Jesuit financial officers. We found this document very helpful. He does outstanding work." Father William Schlaerth of Auriesville, New York, a trained church historian, wrote of "the great venture of in dexing the valuable contents of the Letters" Father Edward Lindekugel of Mount St. Michael's, Spokane, Washington, in formed us that his faculty was in favor of "the ambitious enterprise." Father Linus Thro of Fusz Memorial, St. Louis, Missouri, wrote that his consultors thought it only right to support the index. Father Louis C. Rudolph of Alma College, Los Gatos, California, expressed his gratitude that "this great work is in way of accomplishment." Father Walter Farrell of West Baden College, Indiana, felt that "the index will prove especially valuable for Ours." Father William Mugan of Jesuit Novitiate, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, wrote of the value of the index for history, especially Jesuit history. Father Francis D. Masterson of Gonzaga Preparatory School, Spokane, Washington, sent congratulations to Father Zorn for his tireless labor, adding, "How much his index will mean for the Society!" Father Robert Walet of Jesuit High School, New Orleans, wrote, "I am sure the index will prove to be very valuable." Father John B. Morris of St. Peter's Preparatory School, Jersey City, wished us success in "your great venture," while Father John P. Foley of Cheverus High School, Portland, Maine, spoke of the index as "a courageous VIII WOODSTOCK LETTERS venture." Father Anthony Zeits of Loyola High School, Balti more, wrote that the index appealed to him as a fine idea. Father Patrick J. Kelleher of Immaculate Conception Parish of Albuquerque, New Mexico, congratulated us on "a worth while project." Father Clement De Muth of SS. Peter and Paul Church, Mankato, Minnesota, wrote that it will be "a pleasure to use the Letters with the aid of an index." Father Joseph Cawley of Old St. Joseph's, Philadelphia, wrote of the index as "a valuable addition to the Letters." Father Robert Gafford, of Sacred Heart Parish, El Paso, Texas, thanked us for letting him help publish "this wonderful work." Father Edward Dunn of Jesuit Missions in forwarding the contribu tion of Father Robert I. Gannon wrote, "It will be very useful to know what mission items have appeared." Finally, Father Thurston Davis, editor of America, wrote, "We are happy to help in getting out an index of so ancient and honorable a publication as yours." Needless to add, the present staff of the Letters is very grateful to Father Zorn and to the Society's superiors in the United States. We append herewith the complete list of those who have contributed towards this publication. EDWARD A. RYAN, S.J. ERWIN G. BECK, S.J. Sponsors, Special Patrons and Patrons (Listed according to Order of Reception of their Contribution) Sacred Heart Parish, La Plata, Maryland: Father Lawrence J. Hak, Patron. St. Joseph's College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Father J. Joseph Bluett, Sponsor. Loyola High School, Towson, Maryland: Father Anthony J. Zeits, Spe cial Patron. Gesù Church, Miami, Florida: Father Harold A. Gaudin, Special Patron. Holy Trinity Parish, Washington, D. C. : Father Martin J. Casey, Patron. St. Peter's College, Jersey City, New Jersey : Father James J. Shanahan, Sponsor. Xavier High School, New York, New York: Father Harry A. Boyle, Spe cial Patron. St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, Missouri: Father Gregory ' H. Jacobsmeyer, Special Patron. St. Ann's Church, Buffalo, New York: Father Jerome J. Kleber, Patron. Brooklyn Preparatory School, Brooklyn, New York: Father James J. Sheridan, Special Patron. University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania: Father John J. Long, Sponsor. College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts: Father William A. Donaghy, Sponsor. Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland: Father Vincent F. Beatty, Sponsor. John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio: Father Hugh E. Dunn, Sponsor. America, New York, New York: Father George E. Nunan, Patron. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Santa Barbara, California: Father Edward J. Whelan, Patron. St. Ignatius Church, Baltimore, Maryland: Father Richard C. Law, Patron. Loyola University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California: Father Charles S. Casassa, Sponsor. Novitiate of St. Isaac Jogues, Wernersville, Pennsylvania: Father Hugh A. Kennedy, Special Patron. St. Joseph's Church, Seattle, Washington: Father Emmett J. Rinn, Sponsor. Sacred Heart Church, El Paso, Texas: Father Robert F. Gafford, Patron. Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana : Father W. Patrick Donnelly, Sponsor. Jesuit Novitiate, Oshkosh, Wisconsin: Father William L. Mugan, Spe cial Patron. IX X WOODSTOCK LETTERS Cheverus High School, Portland, Maine: Father John P. Foley, Special Patron.

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