Water, Death, and Grace / The Life and Works of Hugh Charles Boyle / Priest-Pastor-Bishop / October 8, 1873-December 22, 1950, 1999

Item — Box: 24

Identifier: BAL LRC 24 Gold 710 a&b

Staff Only

Dates

1999

Creator

McDowell, John B., D.D., Ph.D., Most Reverend (Bishop, Graduate of Central Catholic HS, Pittsburgh, Hall of Fame member) (Person)

Language of Materials

English .

Biographical / Historical

Bishop Boyle, Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, initiated the 1923 Educational Campaign [pages 52-54] and in 1927, Central Catholic High School's first year, 14 Christian Brothers registered 488 freshman students. [page 53]. Thus he could be considered the founder of the school.

Biographical / Historical

Bishop McDowell, the author, is an alumnus of Central Catholic High School.

Extent

2 Volumes

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Archives by Bishop John McDowell circa 2000.

Materials Specific Details

Softcover, 103 pages, illustrated with photographs. Copy 1: inscribed on the inside front cover: "To La Salle College from + John B. McDowell, Lent 2000."