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Correspondence, "Mother" (Agnes Ducey), 1928-1952

 File — Shared box: 2516, Folder: 2

Dates

  • Creation: 1928-1952

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

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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