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Glimpses: The Brothers of the Christian Schools in The Ghetto, New York City, 1912, 1967

 Item — Box: 54 Gold, Object: G, Shelf: 5
Identifier: BAL LRC 54 Gold 1423

Dates

  • 1967

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Biographical / Historical

This book has an inserted letter from Brother James Loxham to Brother Ed Martin, dated September 16, 2011, regarding its transfer to Brother Edward. It is housed in a clear sleeve.

Biographical / Historical

This book was written in 1967 (See Preface, page iii) and photocopied at Staples in 2011

Biographical / Historical

In addition to the somewhat outdated term "ghetto," keywords for research purposes include "urban," "inner city," "inner-city."

Biographical / Historical

The opening pages have a Table of Contents, a Dedication to "Brother Benilde," (possibly James Loxham), a Preface, and an Introduction, pages ii-iv.

Biographical / Historical

This book is a rich source for the history of the New York District. It appears to be a thorough study of La Salle Academy (Second Street, Manhattan Borough, New York) and nearby Catholic parish schools.

Extent

1 Volumes : Softcover, spiral bound, [v], 72 numbered pages followed by four unnumbered pages.

Repository Details

Part of the The De La Salle Christian Brothers Archives of the Baltimore District Repository

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