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Blessed J. B. de La Salle: Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, 1888

 Item — Box: 10
Identifier: BAL LRC 10 Blue 366

Dates

  • 1888

Creator

Language of Materials

English .

Biographical / Historical

Armand Ravelet [circa 1835-1875], first major historian of the Institute.

Extent

1 Volumes

Immediate Source of Acquisition

See historic stamp of ownership: St. Joseph's Academy / Christian Brothers / Calvert Hall / 29 Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD.

Bibliography

Note the historic stamp noted under provenance.
Illustrated cover: image of De La Salle with two young male students. The frontispiece is a reproduction of the statuary grouping at Rouen by Falguiere which is copied on the front cover. This page is missing from our copy. See #367, the French original.

Bibliography

Translation of: Le Bienheureux J. B. de La Salle.... Translator unknown.

Materials Specific Details

Hardcover, 686 pages, illustrated. Plates accompanied by guard-leaf of descriptive letterpress, includes bibliographical references. Richly decorated, gilt edged pages. In need of archival housing.

Repository Details

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

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