Correspondence, "Mother" (Agnes Ducey), 1928-1952
Dates
- Creation: 1928-1952
Scope and Contents
Composed mainly of Ducey's correspondence, much of which concerns personal matters and the Liturgical Movement, specifically Liturgical Weeks in 1950 and 1968. Ducey's letters to his mother include detailed descriptions of his early formation and time spent with Benedictine communities in Scotland, Italy, and Israel. Also includes some photographs of abbeys in England, Ireland, Italy, and the United States, and four audio recordings of Ducey's addresses and radio broadcasts.
Creator
- From the Collection: Ducey, William Michael, 1897-1970 (Person)
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research. The audio reels are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule reformatting.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (4 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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