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Stuart Lutz Historic Documents

 Organization

General Context

Vendor located in South Orange, NJ.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Boston College collection of anti-Catholic documents

 Collection
Abstract

This collection documents popular and political manifestations of anti-Catholic prejudice in the United States during the nineteenth century. Materials document the burning of the Ursuline convent in Charlestown, MA in 1834; riots targeting Catholics in Philadelphia, PA; and the American Party during the 1850s-1860s.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1844-1930, undated; Majority of material found within 1854 - 1857

Letter [Edward Aldborough, Earl of Stratford letter]

 Collection
Abstract

Letter written during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 listing rebels to be arrested and possibly executed, discussing military strategy, and including an oath to be taken by rebels.

Restrictions on Access

Open for research; digital version also available.

Dates: 1798 June 8