Collection consists of correspondence received by John S. Keating, SJ. The bulk of the correspondence dates from Keating's time as a student at Boston College, and during his first year at the Society of Jesus Seminary in Fredericks, Maryland. Also included is a later letter from the third Bishop of Fall River, Massachusetts, James E. Cassidy. There is also one folder of newspaper articles pertaining to milestones in Keating's life, such as his 50th anniversary as a member of the Society of Jesus.