A file relating to the will of Ruby M. B. Lynch, Walton Lodge, Ballysheen, Sixmilebridge, County Clare and her bequest to the Society of Jesus of her property to be used to educate members of the order or as a place of retreat.

Programmes and advertisements for, and correspondence regarding the concerts. The programmes give details of the playlist of the concerts, which sometimes feature celebrity singers, such as Joseph McNally (tenor) and Michael O'Duffy (lyric tenor). The correspondence includes a letter from Michael O'Duffy in relation to the arrangements for his performance (13 September 1952, 1 page),

A file relating to the establishment of an Mungret College Apostolic School. Includes letters to Irish Fr Provincials James Tuite, Thomas Browne and Timothy Kenny concerning the matter.

Telegrams and letters to the Provincial from various sources following the death of Fr John Hayes SJ from typhus on 21 January 1945. Includes: telegram from the Rector of Crescent College Limerick to the Provincial (John McMahon SJ) informing him that the War Office had ‘wired Mrs. Hayes that Father John died of typhus Jan 21st’ (26 January 1945, 1p.);
– note of acknowledgement to the Provincial from Frank G. Hayes (Fr Hayes’ brother) (27 January 1945, 1p.);
– copy of letter sent to the Rector of Belvedere College (James Gubbins SJ) from Old Belvederian (1923-1931) and comrade of Fr Hayes, Captain W.A. Ward following the death of Fr Hayes (27 January 1945, 1p.);
– copy of letter sent by Joseph Gardner, S.C.F. (R.C.) (Senior Catholic Chaplain, Allied Land Forces, South East Asia) to Mgr. John Coghlan (Principal R.C. Chaplain, War Office, London) giving further details of Fr Hayes’ death (28 January 1945, 1p.);
– letter from Mgr. Coghlan to the Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ (29 January 1945; 2pp);
– letters from Rev. A. Clancy (Senior Catholic Chaplain, H.Q. 36th Division, South East Asia) and from Rev. J. Gardner, S.C.F. (R.C.) to Irish Fr Provincial John R McMahon SJ (29 January 1945, 2 items, 1p. each);
– copy of letter sent to Mrs. Hayes by her son’s Commanding Officer, Major-General Francis Festing, following his death (23 January 1945, 2pp);
– letter from Agnes Hayes to Irish Fr Provincial (13 February 1945, 1p.);
– letter to Irish Fr Provincial John R McMahon SJ from George Hickson, the chaplain who was with Fr Hayes before he died (15 February 1945, 3pp);
– copy of letter from Rev. J. Gardner to Fr D. Donnelly SJ (St. Stanislaus High School, Bandra, Bombay) listing the articles of ecclesiastical equipment of the late Fr Hayes, which Fr Gardner is sending to Fr Donnelly (17 March 1945, 1p.);
– copy of an Appreciation of Fr Hayes written by Rev. Terence M. Hogan, C.F. (R.C.)(Fr Hayes’ Senior Chaplain for six months) (19 March 1945, 1p.) and
– label tags ‘O.H.M.S. Deceased Officer’s Kit’ for Fr Hayes’ property (n.d., 3 items).

Report (draft and final version) compiled by John J. Dundon, solicitor, regarding the Jesuits' title to buildings and property in the Crescent. Gives details of various deeds in relation to Russell's House, Maunsell's House and the Tontine buildings, all of which were to form the Sacred Heart Church and College. Includes a covering letter from Dundon to Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ, Rector of the Sacred Heart College, in which he refers to the report, and also to a an issue regarding the 'Maunsell Holding'.

Letter from John J. Dundon, solicitor to Fr John J MacSheahan SJ in the Crescent. Dundon asks that the Crescent records be checked to see if any rent was paid out of a plot of ground at the corner of the Crescent and Newenham Street between 1886 and 1923.
Refers to accompanying letter from James Welply & Sons, solicitors, to John J. Dundon, solicitor (included), which discusses the property in question, referring to various leases made, and to the Jesuits’ interest in it. Leases of 1875 and 1923 (from Alderman P. Hogan and Mary DeCourcy respectively) referred to in the latter letter are not included.

Correspondence between Dundon & Treacy, solicitors for the Society in the Crescent College, and Tynan & Co., solicitors for the Jones family, in relation to the title of Jones’s field, and the interest of various members of the Jones family therein. Also includes a letter from E. Treacy of Dundon & Treacy solicitors, to Fr Redmond Roche SJ, rector of the Crescent.

Programmes, newspaper notices, invitations, tickets, and reviews relating to theatricals, including comedies, tragedies, operettas, librettos and pantomimes, staged by pupils of the Sacred Heart College. Includes a bound copy of a programme for the Crescent College pantomime of 1901, presented by 'Miss Claire Hanrahan in 1955' to the Crescent College. Also includes some correspondence, including a letter from Fr William Lockington SJ (16 February 1907; 1 page) a [draft] letter in Irish advising participation in a festival of Gaelic drama (nd.; 1 page), for which there is also a newspaper review from 10 March 1945. Reviews of the three pages staged in the years 1858, 1963 and 1964 are to be found respectively in three copies of 'Our Catholic Life', a quarterly magazine of the Diocese of Limerick. Some correspondence re. plays and performances is also included.

Memorandum drawn up by Dundon & Treacy, solicitors for the Jesuit Fathers of the Crescent. List of suggestions in relation to what steps could be taken to ensure that the Fathers would have security of tenure with regard to Jones’s Field. Accompanied by a covering letter from the solicitors to William Binchy asking him to give his opinions on the proposals (included).

Letters and circular letters concerning a circular letter from Fr General on economy measures and assisting the poor during the ‘severe economic crisis’. Includes draft of circular letter sent by Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses on ways and means of economising in order to carry out the wishes expressed in Fr General’s letter and replies following House Consultations from Belvedere College; Milltown Park, 35 Lower Leeson Street; St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; S. Stanislaus’ College, Tullamore; Clongowes Wood College, Naas; Sacred Heart College and Mungret College, Limerick and St Mary’s, Emo Court. Also includes circular list of economy measures issued to all houses.

A file containing remarks by various members of the Irish Province on the proposed booklet to aid Scholastics about to begin their Magisterium.

Demands and receipts for payment of various charges, eg. water rates and poor rates. Issued by Limerick Borough Council.

Letters from Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ to Fr Redmond Roche SJ in relation to the proposed purchase of Doyle's yard from Michael Doyle.

Documents including letters from solicitors and Jesuits, and newspaper cuttings, re. CIE's proposed compulsory purchase of the Crescent College playing field, owned by Mrs Pearse. Includes a number of letters from Irish Fr Provincial MacMahon to Fr Roche, Rector of the College on the subject (9 September 1945 - 15 June 1947,13 items). Some documents contain suggestions re. possible alternative fields, e.g., Cussen's field and Baker's field. Suggestion that the field be bought from Mrs. Pearse.

File including papers concerning Conor Naughton's admission to the society, jubilees and death.

Documents concerning the OCBA and connected clubs, including a rugby club. Includes handwritten notes from meetings, as well as correspondence between Fr Gubbins SJ (former Rector of the Crescent) and Fr Roche SJ (present Rector). Also includes a printed notice of a meeting of the OCBA, at which its possible winding up is to be discussed.

Notes by Fr Robert Dillon-Kelly SJ concerning the Cannock Challenge Cup - an inter collegiate challenge cup to be played annually by Mungret College and the Crescent College, Limerick.

Letters from various clerics (and one novice), who were former pupils of the Crescent. Subjects include memories of schooldays and recent news of ex-classmates. Some refer to accompanying photographs (not included). Includes a letter from Canon John Hayes, founder of Muintir na Tire. Also includes some correspondence involving Sr. F. Stanislaus, Nellie Cantwell and Fr Stephen Bates SJ relating to John Joseph Cantwell, Archbishop of Los Angeles (1936-1947), who was an ex-pupil of the Crescent.

File of mission material relating to Fr William Lee SJ. Includes photograph; personal record; article entitled ‘Wings over Africa’; and correspondence between Fr.William Lee SJ and Fr Thomas Martin SJ, Irish Jesuit Mission Office, Dublin.

Material relating to Fr Thomas Hurley SJ, including correspondence with the Irish Fr Provincial, items relating to his health and catalog entry

File of material relating to Fr Maurice F Headon SJ from the Irish Jesuit Missions Office. Includes passport photograph; mortuary card; personal record; and correspondence between Fr Headon SJ and Fr Thomas J. Martin SJ, Irish Jesuit Missions Office, Dublin. Also includes letters from former students of Fr Headon.

Material relating to Fr Daniel Louis Meagher SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.

Documents relating to a report prepared by the Irish Fr Provincial for Fr General on the activities of the Irish Province for ‘the promotion of Catholic Action’. Includes covering letter and questionnaire sent out by the Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses and individuals with detailed replies from: St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street; Milltown Park, Dublin; Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin; St Stanislaus’ College, Tullamore; St Mary’s, Emo Court; University Hall, Hatch Street; Belvedere College; Clongowes Wood College; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; Sacred Heart College, Limerick; the editors of the following periodicals: 'Madonna', 'The Messenger of the Sacred Heart', 'An Timire' (The Gaelic Messenger), and 'Studies'. Also includes handwritten draft report entitled ‘The Society of Jesus in Ireland and Catholic Action’ (Summer 1936) and final printed Latin version 'De Actione Catholica in Hibernia'.

Documents re. the establishment and early years of the union in London. Includes meeting minutes, lists of contact details of members and potential members. Correspondence includes letters to Fr Stephen Bates SJ from John McMahon and Fr Donough O'Malley, and one from the latter to Michael O'Malley, president of the Union.

Letters and airgraphs to the Irish Fr Provincial from Fr John Hayes SJ written while serving as chaplain attached to 393 Battery, 99th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery; in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire; with 144 Regiment, R.A.C. in Rufford Abbey, Ollerton, Notts., Aldburn Camp, Herts., Minstead and Malwood, Lyndhurst, Hants., Risborough Barracks, Folkestone, Kent; with the 6th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Rye, Sussex and 36th Indian Division in India and Northern Burma. Fr Hayes was made Senior Chaplain (S.C.F. (R.C.) in his division in January 1944. His last communication is a New Years note for 1945 (28 November 1944, 1p.).

A file of letters to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ (term 7 May 1883 - 2 February 1888). Includes an index/précis to the letters by Fr James Rabbitte SJ.

A file of letters to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ (term 31 July 1880 - 6 May 1883). Includes an index/précis to the letters by Fr James Rabbitte SJ.

A letter each from Francis Ryan and Robert Ievers. The former expresses his delight on learning of the formation of 'the College Union'. Refers to several classmates - their professions and locations. (24 March 1960; 2 pages). Ievers reminisces about his schooldays, and reports on the status and activities of several classmates. Looks forward to seeing Br Priest the following August. (20 April 1960; 3 pages).

Letters, mostly to Irish Fr Provincial discussing the declining circulation 'An Timire', the Irish Messenger of the Sacred Heart and proposals to issue the magazine on a quarterly, rather than monthly basis.

Refers to monetary gifts given towards the field's development. Also refers to John Walsh and to the Ignatian Sodality's connection with the field. Advises against the purchase of the field, and recommends buying Mrs Pearse's interest in it.

Discuss difficulties arising in relation to the proposed purchase of the field.

A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning Mungret. Includes a letter written from St Mary's, Athlone remarking that if the Society of Jesus do not take Mungret then it will be offered to the Holy Ghost Fathers (nd, 11pp). Includes a letter written from the College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick concerning a meeting with the Bishop (Dr Butler). Remarks that the Bishop did not know that the Society was interested in taking Mungret '…otherwise he would not have consented to Lord Emly's request to invite the Fathers of the H. Ghost' (29 December 1881, 13pp). Includes a letter written from the College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick concerning a system of studies for Mungret. Remarks that the trustees have made a condition that agriculture must be taught but have agreed that the teaching of chemistry and botany would fulfil this condition. Refers to the Holy Ghost fathers efforts to get Mungret. (9 January 1882, 8pp). Includes letters relating to Fr Bourke's surrender of Mungret to the Bishop of Limerick (15 January 1882 - 10 February 1882, 4 items). Includes letters relating to the Bishop's acceptance of the Society's terms and conditions for Mungret. Asks Fr Provincial for a subscription to the Apostolic School. Refers to the clear distinction between the Lay school and Apostolic School. (24 February 1882- 6 March 1882, 3 items). Includes letters relating to the decision to follow the University rather than the Intermediate programme of studies at Mungret. (26 March 1882 - 31 March 1882, 4 items). Includes letters relating to the dedication of Mungret to the Sacred Heart. (15 August 1882 - 9 September 1882, 3 items).

Letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ to William Stephenson SJ:

• from St Stanislaus College, Tullamore, County Offaly to Willie Stephenson SJ, Maison St Louis, Jersey apologising for not writing sooner and expressing his hope that the shamrock reached Jersey on time. Writes about news from home (17 March 1905, 4pp);
• from St Stanislaus College, Tullamore, County Offaly to Willie Stephenson SJ concerning William Stephenson's impending departure for Australia (15 August 1905, 3pp);
• from Sacred Heart College, Limerick to Willie Stephenson SJ, Australia. Apologises for not replying sooner. Encourages Willie Stephenson to 'leave yourself in His (God's) hands - where better can you be - and follow blindly the direction that brings you peace of soul.' Writes about news from home (2 January 1909, 4pp);
• from St Stanislaus College, Tullamore, County Offaly to William Stephenson SJ. Refers to Fr McDonnell's publications on Holy Communion, which he sent to Willie Stephenson. Refers to the small number of novices entering and remarks 'I hope you are sending us Novices from Australia this year, I fear our home supply will be small'. Writes about news from home (21 June 1909, 4pp);
• from St Stanislaus College, Tullamore, County Offaly to Willie Stephenson SJ. Refers to the novices from Australia and remarks how well they are doing. Continues 'I wish heartily you could send us more. The work you are engaged in promoting devotion to the Virgin Mother, will, I hope, produce as its special fruit subjects for the Society.' Encourages Willie Stephenson to continue his work. Remarks 'Your Australian experience will be invaluable to you in the harvest time.' (3 July 1910, 3pp);
• from St Stanislaus College, Tullamore, County Offaly to Willie Stephenson SJ, concerning a marble altar erected in the Lady Chapel of Riverview College Chapel. Remarks 'I am delighted that you are able to do so much for the honour of the Great Mother of God.' Writes of news from home, remarks that Tertianship for the Irish and English Provinces will be in Tullamore in 1912 and that preparations are being made (21 April 1911, 4pp);
• card from St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Stephenson SJ thanking Fr Stephenson for his booklet for Altar Servers. Compliments him on the layout (4 February 1921,1 item);
• from Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Fr Stephenson SJ thanking him for his letter and congratulations (2 May 1930, 3pp) and
• from Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Fr Stephenson SJ congratulating him on his booklet of Fr Baxter's Meditations (10 November 1931, 1p).

2 letters and part of a third. Discusses the use made of the field by the caretaker Mr Hennessy, and by Mr Mullins. Advises on allowing the use of the field for other sports, including baseball and cricket. Also includes a note stating the rights of the Ignatian Sodality in relation to the field.

A file of letters concerning the attendance of Religious Superiors at Diocesan Synods. Includes letters to Fr Thomas Kelly, SJ, Rector, Crescent College, Limerick concerning the issue. Two of the letters are from Irish Fr Provincial Edmund J O'Reilly SJ.

A file of letters concerning Mungret, Fr Joseph Bourke's decision to quit Mungret and the possibility of the Holy Ghost Fathers taking over the premises. Includes letters from Fr Timothy O'Keeffe SJ, College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick to Fr William Ronan SJ on the matter and a letter from Fr Ronan SJ to [ ] .

Letters addressed to Fr Eugene Browne SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin in his capacity as Procurator of the Province. Includes summary of
accounts from Fr Maher SJ, Crescent College, Limerick (3 March 1903 - 12 January 1904); letter and receipts for rates from J. Baird, Rate Collector, Dromore, Down ‘on your property in Urban District of Dromore, Co. Down’ (6 January 1906); letter from Maxwell Weldon & Co., Solicitors requesting signatures for a new lease to Andrew Brennan of the premises in Commons Street (27 July 1908).

Letter written by Edward Boyd Barrett SJ from Louvain to Fr James Rabbitte SJ, College of The Sacred Heart, The Crescent, Limerick, in response to a historical query.

Letter to parents re. scheme for free secondary education. From Fr John Hughes SJ, Rector, to the parents of boys attending the College, asking for an annual contribution of £10-15 to compensate for the decrease in the income of the school from fees of £39 per pupil to a £25 government grant.

[author and addressee unknown; written from the Sacred Heart College to 'Fr Socius'. Discusses the reaction of 'Father Kennedy' to an article by Fr Francis Finegan SJ in the Record. States that it has been decided to 'stop all further sales' of it.

Letter accompanying draft assignment of field from Richard Hartigan & others (Ignatian Sodality) to Fr Laurence Potter SJ and others (Crescent College).

Letter from Dundon & Treacy to Fr Redmond Roche SJ. States that the lowest figure for which Michael Doyle is prepared to dispose of the property is £1,000.

Letter from Michael Sheahan to Fr Redmond Roche SJ re. 'field at Ballinacurra'. Informs the Rector that he is not in a position to sell or let the field.

Letter from Joseph K O'Connor KC, Castlemount, Castleknock, County Dublin, for Fr John O'Meara SJ, Editor of 'The Clongownian' in response to a request from Fr O'Meara for a personal profile to appear in 'The Clongownian', following his elevation to the Circuit Court in 1933. Judge O'Connor was at pains to point out the he was an "old boy" of the Crescent as well as Clongowes. He also gives details of his involvement as a barrister in a number of high profile cases.

Refers to an enclosed 'letter of agreement' (not included), which enables the Crescent College to take full control of the field.

Letter from John Dundon to Fr O'Mara SJ in relation to the title to the Maunsell holding. Asserts that the Crescent community have acquired 'an absolute estate in fee simple' of the Maunsell holding, by reason of their possession of the property for 20 years without paying any rent.

Letter from John Butler of the Limerick Boys Club Council to a clerical member of the Cresent College Union, inviting the latter to form a Boys Club through the Union, and to affiliate with the Diocesan Clubs. Encloses a copy of the Constitution of the Council (included).

Letter from J. P. Hall, Solicitor, 100 George Street, Limerick to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ, Crescent House, Limerick concerning Fitzgerald's Estate.

Letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ to Fr Laurence Potter SJ, Rector of the College, re the proposal to purchase the Crescent field. Writes that the Father General agrees to the purchase of the lease of the field 'for ever' if the College has the money. Also refers to Fr O'Donoghue and Republican meetings - 'we must avoid all politics'.

Letter from Great Southern Railways re. rent payable for access to Crescent field. From the Company's secretary to Fr W.F. Byrne SJ of the Crescent College, clarifying the details of rents demanded from the College with regard to the Company's property. Refers to a fence at Nelson Street, and an encroachment at Carey's Road.

Letter from Fr William Byrne SJ to Fr Robert O'Dempsey SJ in relation to the Tontine buildings. Discusses the history of the Tontine buildings and the existence or otherwise of relevant deeds.

Refers to monetary gifts given towards the field's development. Also refers to John Walsh and to the Ignatian Sodality's connection with the field. Advises against the purchase of the field, and recommends buying Mrs Pearse's interest in it.

Letter from Fr Michael Browne SJ [writing from the Crescent, Limerick] to the Vice Provincial. Announces that he intends to sent Fr James Jeffcoat SJ to St John’s the following day for treatment, and states that Fr Hugh Mulhall SJ is to take Fr Jeffcoat’s place at Roscrea.

Letter from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ, Rector of the Sacred Heart College re. the Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to a letter from John Dundon on 'the difficulties' regarding the property, which he returns (not included). Refers to the Tontine buildings, Maunsell's House ("the Maunsell Holding") and Russell's House/Crescent House, as well as to Anne Stone Maunsell and the Marquise de Fontanelle.

Letter from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr Laurence Potter SJ, Rector of the Crescent College, on Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to deeds regarding Jesuit property in the Crescent. Gives details of the proprietorial history of 'Russell's House', which later became known as 'Crescent House'.

Letter from Fr Laurence Potter SJ to Fr Byrne in relation to the Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to the Marquise de Fontanelle's interest in the Tontine buildings ('the three school houses'), and states that the ground rent 'of the other two houses' (Russell's House and Maunsell's House) was bought out by the Jesuits when Fr Michael Browne SJ was Rector.

Letter from Fr John J O'Carroll SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ. Reports on a visit to Toberroe, and on the situation regarding tenants there. Also refers to a young servant in the Jesuit Galway house, who wishes to become a lay brother. Suggests that he be given a trial.

Letter from Fr John J O'Carroll SJ to Fr Curtis SJ. Asks for money for an altar for the Sacred Heart in Galway. Also writes in relation to a work by Mr Gallery, intended to be published by the Jesuits, and advises against its publication.

Letter from Fr John Grene SJ to Fr William Ronan SJ on Crescent property deeds. Sends Fr Ronan deeds relating to a property fronting
onto Richmond Place and later known as 'Number 3' Newenham Street, consisting of what was once known as Russell's House and other premises (not included). Refers to other deeds and documents, such as agreements in relation to the Tontine buildings, a fee farm grant and negative searches.

Mainly from ex-students informing Fr Stephen Bates SJ of their and their ex-classmates' progress since leaving school. Many seem to be in reply to a request from Bates for information to be included in a 'Centenary Record' to be published to mark the centenary of the College in 1959, and in some letters the writers attempt to identify the subjects of various photos. Includes letters from ex-students working in the UK. Also includes correspondence from the sons, brothers and other relations of various men who were ex-Crescentians. Many reminisce fondly about their schooldays and refer with affection to Jesuits who taught or influenced them in some way, including Fr Tom Maher SJ, Fr Weafer SJ, Fr Guinane SJ, Fr Finucane SJ, Fr Hackett SJ and Brother Priest SJ. Includes a handwritten account by J.M. Hayes of his memories of his school days at the Crescent College. Describes the layout of the school building as he remembers it, and refers to various Jesuits and laymen who taught him over the years. Also refers to classmates, exams, prizes and theatricals in which he was involved. Also includes a letter from Clem O'Flynn to Thomas MacMahon, which refers to a letter from Fr Bates, and also lists some past pupils and their current situations.

Letters to Fr Stephen Bates SJ from and about Jesuit ex-students of the Crescent. Includes correspondence between Fr Bates and Fr James Finucane SJ, in which the latter attempts to identify subjects in various photos, and also gives information on the activities and careers of several ex-pupils. Also includes letters from Fr Peter Halpin SJ, which contain memories of his days as a pupil at the Crescent. Other correspondents also attempt to identify subjects in photos, write about their memories of their own schooldays, and give brief biographies of other ex-pupils, both lay and clerical.

Correspondence involving Fr Stephen Bates SJ in relation to an enquiry made by William J. C. Benington of Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, in relation to his grandfather William Purcell, who was a pupil at St Munchin's College from 1859.

File relating to Fr William Saul SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and catalogue entries,

Material relating to Fr William Hogan SJ, including admission details, catalogue entry, and correspondence with Irish Fr Provincial.

A file relating to Fr William Carroll SJ including biographical information.

Material relating to Fr Thomas F O'Sullivan SJ including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record, memorial card and application to join the Society.

File relating to Fr Redmond F Roche SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, memorial card and (57) photographs of Jesuits, on holiday, plays, and outdoor scenes (some of the same photographs are in the papers of Fr William R Prendergast SJ, IE IJA J/365).

Catalogue entry and material on the health of Fr Mortimer Glynn SJ.

File of materiel relating to Fr Joseph Kavanagh SJ including: correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials; his work at St Joseph's East Wall and St Kevin's, Harrington Street, Dublin: catalogue entry: obituary and correspondence relating to his death in a motorcycle accident.

A file relating to Fr James G Tormey SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and catalogue entries.

File relating to Fr James B Stephenson SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries and memorial card.

File containing Jack Smyth's admission papers and brief correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials concerning work at St Francis Xavier’s Church, Upper Gardiner Street, the Church of the Sacred Heart, the Crescent, Limerick and as Assistant Director of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.

File containing Henry Lawlor's admission papers; correspondence relating parish work in England and ‘The Eucharistic Crusade’; newspaper cuttings relating to stance on television censorship.

Catalogue entry, obituary, and correspondence concerning Fr Gerard Guinane SJ. Includes letters relating to his nomination to the board of the IRFU (10 May - 17 June 1968, 4 items).

File containing material relation to Gerard A McLaughlin's admission to the Society, his teaching positions at Crescent College, Limerick and Belvedere College, Dublin, and notice of his death.

File containing papers relating to Francis Hennelly's admission to the Society of Jesus; his initial studies; family visits; time as a teacher at Clongowes Wood College; periods of residence at Mungret, County Limerick; St Ignatius College, Galway; Tullabeg, County Offaly; Gardiner Street, Dublin; ongoing illness and death.

File containing Donal Mulcahy’s admission papers and correspondence with provincials concerning his renunciation of property and his years of work at Tullabeg, Gonzaga College and the Milltown Institute.

Material relating to which Fr Conal K Murphy SJ includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.

Documents relating to the events organised to mark the centenary, including the staging by the Old Crescent Players of the play 'The First Legion' in March and April 1956. Includes letters addressed to Fr Robert Tyndall SJ, Rector of the College, in reply to his invitation to attend the play. Also includes a souvenir programme, a poster, and photographs of the cast of the play, as well as newspaper announcements and reviews. A newspaper article from January of the same year reports on a sermon preached by Fr J. B. Stephenson SJ, Mungret College, on the important links between the Jesuits and Limerick.

File relating to Fr William Troddyn SJ including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, memorial card and catalogue entries.

File relating to Fr Robert Stevenson SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries and memorial card.

A file relating to Fr Peter M Troddyn SJ. Includes correspondence concerning his appointment as acting editor of 'Studies' following advice to Fr Roland Burke Savage SJ from his doctor to be relieved of this position (20 - 22 December 1967, 2 items). Includes correspondence concerning the publication of a manuscript by Fr Francis Finegan SJ 'The Jesuits in Ireland 1598-1773 (17 December 1973-13 December 1974, 6 items, and 6-15 March 1976, 3 items), correspondence concerning a memorial fund in honour of Dan Chambers, and ex pupil of Mungret who died in a car accident (December 1977 - 16 January 1978, 4 items). Including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, memorial card and catalogue entries.

File relating to Fr John Purcell SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, and memorial card.

File of letters addressed to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ. Mainly relates to financial matters as Fr Wheeler was Province Procurator at the time. Includes letters from:

• W.J. Gannon, Stillorgan, who wishes to become a lay brother with a congregation in Hatfield, England (1 December 1907);
• Fr Timothy Kenny SJ, St Patrick’s, East Melbourne thanking Fr Wheeler for ‘getting the faculties to bless Beads’ (29 July 1908);
• Fr. William Delany SJ, University College, St. Stephen’s Green requesting that a separate passbook and chequebooks be established solely for ‘the Kennedy account’, and that no money be drawn unless for the purposes expressed by Mr Kennedy. (8 September 1909);
• Fr Richard O’ Reilly S.J. , St. Stanislaus College, Tullamore detailing the offer of Mr. Joe Corcoran of £500 for the 46 acres of land belonging to the Jesuits adjacent to Tullabeg (3 November 1910) and the legalities involved in the sale of land, trustees and the future of Tullabeg (13 November 1910)

Documents include those announcing the Union's establishment, and some inviting 'past Crescent boys' to join it, as well as documents concerning its rules/constitution.

A file relating to the establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits and discussions concerning where the summer school should be located.

Documents relating to the screening of films by the Jesuits. Includes a letter from a representative of the Office of the [Collector General] to Fr Tyndall, from Fr Joseph Conran SJ of Gardiner Street to Fr Tyndall, as well as official literature in relation to the tax.

Material on Daniel Hickey who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 15 September 1842
Entered: 3 November 1875
Left: 28 June 1890

Letters from solicitor's for Mrs Pearse's estate to representatives of the Crescent College. One requests payment of rent; the other states that the rent asked for in the latter was applied for in error.

Includes documents announcing the deaths and anniversaries of ex-Cresentians - newspaper articles and announcements, letters etc. Also includes obituaries from magazines and other publications, eg. articles on Canon John Hayes, founder of Muintir na Tire, are to be found in the Christmas 1956 edition of 'Catholic Life', and in the February 1957 edition of 'Landmark'.

Documents include memorial cards, newspaper announcements and obituaries, and letters announcing deaths of Jesuits.

Includes programmes, newspaper reviews and adverts, and correspondence in relation to individual events, as well as a ledger entitled 'Crescent Times'. 'Crescent Time' programmes detail the performances and format of the evening, which includes songs, theatricals, comedy routines, raffles, 'Question Time' etc; Personality Concert programmes display a photograph of the main attraction: singers and musicians, such as Michael Joyce, Patrick McManus, Francois d'Albert etc, and give details of the format of the evening. The ledger contains an alphabetical index and handwritten entries, as well as various insertions, some of which are glued onto pages, and some of which are loose. The index contains names and contact details of performers and other professionals associated with the theatre and performing. The main body of the ledger contains accounts in relation to individual shows, not only for the 'Crescent Time' and personality concerts, but also Centenary concerts. The insertions include programmes, notices, newspaper reviews, letters etc. Correspondence includes letters from performers in relation to arrangements, from the compere Conn Shanahan, from others involved in the productions, as well as from those to whom free tickets were sent.

Consists of newspaper articles and some correspondence relating to ex-Cresentians involved in different areas of the arts. Includes material on the opera singer Joseph O'Mara, several artists, a poet, a playwright, and the actor Richard Harris.

Four versions of William Binchy’s opinion re. the ‘Lands near Dooradoyle’. Response to the Case for counsel issued by the Vendors’s solicitors (Jonesfield/3). Concludes that the Querists (Jesuit fathers of the Crescent) would not be adequately protected by any Indemnity. Accompanied by a covering letter from Dundon & Treacy, solicitors, which also refers to the Crescent playing field and Mrs Pearse's position regarding it.

Letters from the DICO to Fr. Hurley re: photographs to be included in the school magazine (the S.H.C.). Each letter accompanies proofs of the photographs (not included; many are amongst the photographs of this collection).

Correspondence with Fr Thomas Hurley SJ from and about ex-pupils, both lay and clerical. Letters from ex-pupils, their families and
acquaintances. Subjects include career histories, memories of teachers, classmates and schooldays, deaths of contemporaries etc. Many mention the SHC magazine/annual, in which Fr Hurley is involved, and some promise to send photographs of themselves to appear in the publication. Includes letters from sisters Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington and Katharine (aka Kathleen) Cruise O'Brien in relation to their father David Sheehy MP, who was educated at the Crescent (8 & 15 May 1933, 22 June 1933; 3 items).

Correspondence regarding the Tontine buildings, the proposed purchase of the Tontine buildings from the Marquise de Fontanelle, and in relation to the rent paid to the latter. Includes letters to and from the Jesuits, the Marquise, as well and solicitors for both parties. Also includes notes setting out the details of the situation.

Letters from John Dundon, solicitor - one to Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ of the Crescent College, and one to Michael Doyle - re. the latter's proposal. Refers to a sub-lease of 21 August 1923 (Doylesyard/8-9)

Correspondence between Fr Redmond Roche SJ and Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon re. the purchase of a playing field. Discussion of the two fields proposed as possible alternatives to the Crescent field: Cussen's field and Baker's field. One letter is accompanied by a detailed map of the proposed ground [in Baker's field] (included).

File of correspondence between Fr Patrick Finneran SJ and his Irish Provincials.