KELLY, LAURENCE, SJ

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A account by Laurence Kelly, SJ, of the interest taken by Carmelite nuns and friars in the work of the Restorers. Account is incomplete; pages 17-18 only.

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A booklet by Laurence Kelly, SJ, on Mount Carmel in Maryland.

Scope and Contents A chronicle of the Restorer's activities from 1933-1940 handwritten by Laurence Kelly including: Rev. Laurence Kelly's appointment as chaplain to succeed Rev. Farley, Provincial approval for Rev. Kelly's work as Spiritual Director of the Restorers, a conference with Eugene Sanders regarding the Port Tobacco property, how the original organization committee was formed, correspondence, meeting notes, and announcment of the organization of the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Restorers of Mt....

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A chronicle of the signing of the contract for purchase of the old monastery property from the Sanders. Written by Rev. Laurence Kelly, SJ.

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A photocopy of a chronicle entitled Summary of Some Events, 1936-1940 by Laurence Kelly, SJ. Events included: meetings, pilgrimages, election of officers, and expenditures.

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Conference with Abp O'Boyle on a Carmel Foundation discussing the location of the foundation, the cost of a chapel, Restorers fundraising. Two copies: one in Kelly's hand; one xerox.

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Two letters from Amleto G. Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate, to Laurence Kelly, SJ,: 7/5/1940: regrets inability to take part in ceremony at Mount Carmel on Oct 15; 10/24/1940: thanks for the booklet "A Southern Maryland Shrine."

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A letter from Amleto G. Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate, to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: cannot attend dedication of new Chapel.

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A letter from Mother Agnes of Jesus from Santa Clara to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: support for the building of a Chapel and making a foundation at Mount Carmel, floors plans for the Santa Clara Monastery which Mr. Chas. D, Maginnis has, suggestions that Kelly submit his plans to Mr. Maginnis.

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Two letters from Sr Angela of the Passion from Philadelphia Carmel to Laurence Kelly, SJ: 6/8/1949: sending outlines of their building, support for foundation at Mount Carmel; 8/15/1949: response to Kelly's letter, community news.

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Form letters announcing the formation of the Restorers sent to Carmels, Bishops, Priests, and Laity. Letters were signed by Laurence Kelly, Mary H. Talbott, (Mrs. B.E. Talbott).

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Two letters from Arthur O'Dea to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: a chapter of the Restorers in NJ, after consultation with the Prioresses in NJ, funds must be used to help the New Jersey foundations until they are firmly established.

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A letter from Arthur A. O'Leary, SJ, to Laurence Kelly, SJ, responding to Kelly's search for "cuts" of Archbishop Carroll and Father Charles Neale.

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A letter from Sr. Beartix of the Holy Spirit, Rochester Carmel, to Laurence Kelly, SJ, responding to his letter requesting information. She suggests that Currier's book, Carmel in America, is the best source and asserts her own desire that Mother Bernardina be recognized as the real foundress of Carmel in America. She also voices her support for the restoration project.

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A series of letters from Betty Hogan to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: donations and money, insurance dor Mount Carmel.

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A letter from the Carmelite Monastery, New York, to Laurence Kelly, SJ, thanking him for the copies of "A Southern Maryland Shrine." Included an offering for the Restorers. File includes original and a copy.

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Two letters from the Carmel of Wheeling, West Virginia to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: support for a foundation in Port Tobacco and response for information requested.

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A series of letters from Mother Celine Arnold to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: Restorers's activities, donations.

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A copy of a letter from Celine Arnold to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: Kelly's efforts at Mount Carmel and pilgrimage from St Ignatius.

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A letter from Charles J. Mullaly, SJ, to Laurence Kelly, SJ, giving information on how to obtain permisssion for an Indulgence for the Old Carmel.

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A letter from David Nugarity to Laurence Kelly about Kelly's health and discussing the possibility of the Jesuits taking on the work of restoration at Mount Carmel. Nugarity wants to discuss this with Kelly in the near future.

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A letter from David Nugarity to Laurence Kelly which comments on a foundation at Mount Carmel and Kelly's suggestions about a chaplain.

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A letter from Ed P. McAdams to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: his support for a foundation at the original site.

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A series of letters from Edith (Mrs Joseph) Cavanagh to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: bell for Mount Carmel, fundraising, furnishings for the Chapel.

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A letter from Edward Donovan, SJ, to Laurence Kelly, SJ, suggesting music for the prelude to the lecture by Frances Parkinson Keyes.

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A letter from Emily E. Weems to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: fundraising.

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A letter from Mother Emmanuel of Bettendorf to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: foundation and who will make the foundation.

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A letter from F. DeSales Mudd to Laurence Kelly, SJ, telling of the progress of restoration of Port Tobacco, MD.

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A letter fron "FHH" to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: personal illness.

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A letter from Fr. Robert, OCD prior, to Laurence Kelly, SJ, re: invitation to ceremony of dedication of new chapel. Students will sing benediction.