KELLY, LAURENCE, SJ

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An article on the annual May pilgrimage, includes a picture of Laurence Kelly, SJ. Incomplete.

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A typed copy of the purchase agreement between W. Eugene Sanders and Mary Louise Sanders and Rev. Laurence Kelly and Archbishop Michael J. Curley for the old monastery property.

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A letter from Patrick Mudd to Laurence Kelly, SJ, which states "I have made a complete survey of our general index from the year 1935 to date, and I can find no mention of a transfer by and between the Archbishop and the Sanders Heirs."

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A series of letters re: tax information on a donation made by Helen Morton to the Resorers from Peter M. Ward to Laurence Kelly, SJ.

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A hand copied excert from America on the Dedication of the chapel at Mount Carmel.

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An incomplete typed text of the background and history of the Restorers. It begins with page two.

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Announcement and invitation to the Blessing of the restored monastery buildings at Mount Carmel. Includes a request fro donations.

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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.

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...

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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."

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

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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.

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

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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."

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...

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Photos of Laurence Kelly, SJ, IHM Sisters, and other pilgrims.

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Photos of the blessing of the new crucifix at Mt Carmel including Laurence Kelly, SJ, standing by the crucifix. Some negatives included.

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A series of photographs (some duplicates) of part of the group who attended the mass celebrated by Father Kelly on July 16, 1936. One picture includes a note from Brother William Carley and a picture with names and descriptions on the back. Includes a few negatives.

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The Secretary's report: The Breaking of Ground for the New Chapel- July 18, 1954.