Russell, Matthew, 1834-1912
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1834 - 1912
Biographical Note
Matthew Russell was born in Newry. He entered the Jesuit Order and was ordained to the priesthood at age 33. Father Russell established the Irish Monthly in 1873 and served as editor for nearly forty years. He also wrote many volumes of verse.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Matthew Russell, SJ correspondence
Collection — Box 1
Scope and Contents
Consists primarily of correspondence between Father Russell and a Sister Mary Ignatia, who was involved with The Magnificat, a publication in Manchester, New Hampshire. The letters concern writers and books. There is also a letter to Russell from the writer Aubrey De Vere and a postcard portrait of Russell.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
1894 - 1912; Majority of material found within 1908 - 1912