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CARMEL, BALTIMORE, HISTORY

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

Article: 186 years of Carmelite history, The Catholic Review, 1976, 10/22/1976

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 17
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.987
Scope and Contents

Article: 186 years of Carmelite history: Sisters organizing books, artifacts from The Catholic Review, 10/22/1976, on the rare books and archives of the Baltimore Carmel.

Dates: 10/22/1976

Article: Carmelite Nuns Fly by Plane to California, 1947, 07/11/1947

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 25
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1127
Scope and Contents

Article in the July 11, 1947 Catholic Review entitled: Carmelite Nuns Fly by Plane to California telling of the journey of Sister Aloysius Smith and Sister John Wise to the Philippines to become members of the community in the diocese of Jaro. There is a second article announcing the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Dates: 07/11/1947

Article: First Monastery in US..., Catholic Review, 1961, 09/08/1961

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 15
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.985
Scope and Contents

Article from the Catholic Review, 09/08/1961, entitled: First Monastery in U.S. Was Founded in 1790 by the Carmelites. Part of article from page 1 is missing.

Dates: 09/08/1961

Article: History of the Establishment of the Carmelites in MD, 1844

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.867
Scope and Contents

A copy of an article in United States Catholic Historical Magazine, May, Vol 3, Page 65, entitled "History of the Establishment of the Carmelites in Maryland", sent by Bishop Corrigan. The copy includes a note from Bishop Fenwick regarding the article.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Article: on the will of Winefriede Martin, 1897

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 19
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.989
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Article: Gift to Cardinal Valid? Amicable suit begun to construe Miss Martin's will, Left $145.126 to religion, The executors have $67,385 in hand and are unable to determine the legal questions involved. The article lists the bequests whose total exceeds the value of the estate. Among the beneficiaries are Cardinal Gibbons and the Carmelites.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Article: The Bishop's Invitation by B. McBriarty, in The Banner, 1954, 03/01/1954

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 11
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.982
Scope and Contents

Article: The Bishop's Invitation by Barbara McBriarty about the founding of Carmel in America. The article is in The Banner, Vol. 21, No. 7, dated March, 1954, published by the Congregation of the Resurrection, Chicago, IL.

Dates: 03/01/1954

Article: The Carmelites in America: in USCM, 1849, 1/13/1849-1/20/1849

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 3
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.869
Scope and Contents

An article from the United States Catholic Magazine entitled "The Carmelites in America", published in Vol. 8, No. 2, and in Vol.8, No. 3.

Dates: 1/13/1849-1/20/1849

Article: The Carmelites: Port Tobacco to Dulaney Valley, 1961, 09/08/1961

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 14
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1153
Scope and Contents

Article in The Catholic Review, dated Sept 8, 1961, entitled The Carmelites: Port Tobacco to Dulaney Valley. Includes pictures of the old monastery (Port Tobacco) and the new monastery (Dulaney Valley).

Dates: 09/08/1961

Articles: Buying Dulaney Valley Estate; History of MD Carmel, 1958, 04/18/1958

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 13
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.984
Scope and Contents

Two articles from The Catholic Review, 04/18/1958, entitled: Carmelites Buy Dulaney Estate and History of the Maryland Carmelites.

Dates: 04/18/1958

Biographies: Elizabeth Carberry (sic), by R.L. Martin, and Tracy S.J., 1/1/1884-01/01/1968

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 18
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.988
Scope and Contents

Biographies of Elizabeth Carbery: The Story of Elizabeth Our Country's First Nun by Rose L. Martin published by Twin Circle Publishing Company, 1968, and brief biography by Father Tracy, S.J. in the Woodstock Letters, 1884.

Dates: 1/1/1884-01/01/1968

Biography: Charles Warren Currier, at his death 9/23/1918, 09/23/1918-10/19/1918

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 21
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.991
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Biography: Newspaper articles and obituaries at the time of Bishop Charles Warren Currier's death, Sept 23, 1918.

Dates: 09/23/1918-10/19/1918

Corresp: Peter Guilday, and response, 1921, 02/05/1923

 File — Box 11: Series Series 11, Folder: 42
Identifier: GAMMS.9.43.1077
Scope and Contents Guilday, from Catholic University, has 4 questions; S.Seraphim answers: 1. Bp Carroll states that a young exiled nun wished to associate herself with the nuns and keep up her work of teaching, and mentions that he has gotten permission of Rome to let Carmelites teach; 2 the nuns "did not avail themselves... There was no need for negotiations were even then going on to introduce active Orders....; 3.not until 1832 (sic) that the nuns were forced by the direst poverty. You are not a stranger...
Dates: 02/05/1923

Kelly Research: A Carmelite Shrine in Maryland, 1950, autographed

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 33
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1135
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: An autographed booklet entitled: A Carmelite Shrine in Maryland, written by Laurence J. Kelly, SJ, in 1950; subtitled: The Carmelites Come To America.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: A Carmelite Shrine in MD, by Laurence Kelly, 1957

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 39
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1141
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: A Carmelite Shrine in America by Rev. Laurence J. Kelly, SJ, published in 1957. This booklet includes a history of the restoration and dedication of the monastery buildings at Port Tobacco. An insert, Mount Carmel In America, Thirtieth Year of Restoration, is included which notes Laurence Kelly's death on Oct 15, 1955.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: A Southern Maryland Shrine, 1940

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 32
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1134
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: A Southern Maryland Shrine, a booklet published in 1940, the year the Carmelite Nuns celebrated "the sesquicentennial of the introduction of their Order into this country."

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: Article: Convent Becomes Historical Shrine, ca 1950

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 41
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1143
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: Newspaper article entitled "Convent Becomes Historic Shrine" telling of the process of restoration of the monastery in Port Tobacco.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: Carmelites Who Lived at Port Tobacco, nd

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 36
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1138
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: A list of "Carmelites Who Lived at Port Tobacco" which also notes who died there, written in the hand of Rev. Laurence Kelly.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: Correspondence: L.J. Kelly to Mo. Seraphim, 1935-1941

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 43
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1145
Scope and Contents Laurence Kelly Research: Correpondence of Rev. Laurence Kelly to Mother Seraphim, dated 10/1935-7/1941. This correspondence mentions adoption of constitution, finances, the cooperation of the Archbishop, a lecture of Msgr. Guilday on the beginnings of religious orders for women in the U.S., Fr. La Farge's meeting with Mother Beatrix in Rochester where he questioned the preference of Mother Clare Joseph over Mother Bernardina as foundress, joint concert by Brother Oswald and a Cellist...
Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: Correspondence, Mo. Seraphim to L.J. Kelly, 1935

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 42
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1144
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: Correspondence from Mother Seraphim to Rev. Kelly dated April 15, 1935 and May 10,1935, and including an extract from a letter to Emily E. Weems from the Baltimore Carmel, May 15,1935. The correspondence comments on the restoration efforts, mentions "The Pious Guide" which Mother Clare Joseph compiled, and states, "there is not the slightest intention of our Community returning to Port Tobacco.... It is for pious seculars."

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: Description of Port Tobacco Buildins, nd

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 38
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1140
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: Descripton of the First Monastery of Carmel at Port Tobacco, 2 copies.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: Early Attempts/Foundations in America, claim to be 1st

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 31
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1133
Scope and Contents Laurence Kelly Research: Historical sketch, "Early Attempts by Religious Women from Europe to make Foundations in America," substantiating the Carmelite claim to be the first foundation in the United States, detailing the significance of Charles Neale's guidance and protection, including a letter from Robert Molyneux, SJ, re: the loss of Charles Neale to the Jesuit Order, and a letter from John Carroll re: the Jesuit Superior General's authority to reassign Charles Neale and Carroll's own...
Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: History of Mount Carmel, 1931

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 30
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1132
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: an except from the Woodstock Letters, Vol. 60, 1931, p. 355, on The History of Mount Carmel, Port Tobacco.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: Mount Carmel in Maryland, pamphlet, 1958

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 40
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1142
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: Pamphlet entitled, "Mount Carmel in Maryland" by The Restorers of Mount Carmel in Maryland including: The Carmelite Nuns come to America, The Ancient Monastery Restored, A Pilgrim's Chapel, and the Officers for 1956-1958.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: Photos: Mt. Carmel, MD; Those who attended First Mass, 07/16/1916

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 34
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1136
Scope and Contents

Laurence Kelly Research: Photographs of Mount Carmel, Maryland, and those who attended the First Mass at the Restoration, 7/16/1936.

Dates: 07/16/1916

Kelly Research: The Foundress of Carmel in America- Mo. Seraphim, 1936

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 37
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1139
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Laurence Kelly Research: Mother Seraphim's notes on "The Foundress of Carmel in America," including chronologies for Mother Clare Joseph and Mother Mary Margaret Brent. This manuscript gives three reasons why "Mother Clare Joseph is considered the principle Foundress of the Carmelite Nuns in the United States."

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Kelly Research: Transfer of the Carmelite dead to Baltimore, 1951-52

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.1137
Scope and Contents Laurence Kelly Research including: Facts Regarding Burial Place of Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Baltimore, Maryland- As Submitted by Sister of That Community in 1952, Reagarding the transfer of the bodies of the nuns who had died at the Port Tobacco Carmel to Baltimore by Rev. Laurence Kelly to H.J. Kirk, Deceased Members of the Baltimore Careml: 1790-1952 A.D., A letter dated April 10, 1951, to Mother Celine from Harry J. Kirk re: "the location of the sisters graves, and of the old building...
Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Notes: Brief Account of Carmel in America by Currier, extracts, nd

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 7
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.873
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Notes: Brief Account of Carmel in America, extracts from Carmel in America by C. W. Currier compiled by Mother Seraphim.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Notes: Brief Notes about Mount Carmel in MD, by Mo. Seraphim, nd

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 6
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.872
Scope and Contents

Brief Notes about Mount Carmel in Maryland by Mother Seraphim which includes: Dates from Carmel in America by Charles Warren Currier, Discalced Carmelite Nuns in the United States (list of the foundations), Answers to questions concerning the first Carmel in Maryland, a letter to Father Kelly from Mother Seraphim, a Memorandum on Charles Neale, the convent on Aisquith St., and the Carmels in England.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990

Notes: Carmel in the OT, Foundress and Companions, nd

 File — Box 3: Series Series 3; Series Series 4, Folder: 154
Identifier: GAMMS.13.91.3085
Scope and Contents

Notes by Laurence Kelly, SJ, entitles Carmel in the Old Testament and Foundress and Companions.

Dates: 1930-1980

Notes: History of Carmel, by S. Mary Joseph Daly, ca 1944

 File — Box 6: Series Series 4, Folder: 10
Identifier: GAMMS.3.28.981
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Notes on the history of Carmel written by Sister Mary Joseph Daly including: notes on the foundresses, development of Carmel in America, Carmel in England, death notices from England and America, information on The Pious Guide, and extracts from correspondence. Handwritten manuscript on scrap papers.

Dates: 1674-1990; Majority of material found in 1800-1990