A Brief Sketch of Blessed John Baptist de La Salle, Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools: With an Explanation of His Institute, 1888
Dates
- 1888
Creator
- Dewey, R. S., SJ, Rev. (Editor of the American Messenger of the Sacred Heart) (Person)
- Messenger of the Sacred Heart. 114 South Third Street. Philadelphia, PA (Organization)
Language of Materials
English .
Biographical / Historical
The author is Dewey, R. S., SJ: editor of The Messenger of the Sacred Heart.
Biographical / Historical
Research regarding the American Messenger of the Sacred Heart identified R.S.D. as the editor of the Messenger and the author of most of these pages, revealing his surname [Dewey] and his Jesuit affiliation [S.J.] and his residence at the Church of the Gesu parish, Philadelphia, PA. Additional research on the American Messenger of the Sacred Heart revealed a one paragraph description of the first printing of this pamphlet in its pages [see attached] Brother Robert Wilsbach, Assistant DENA Archivist, March 28, 2017.
Extent
3 Volumes
Bibliography
The explanation of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools has been drawn up by the authority of the proper Superiors." Title page verso.
Materials Specific Details
Softcover, 40 pages, illustrated. Copy 1, cover attached; copy 2: cover detached and "Blessed" lined out and "Saint" printed above; copy 3: no front cover. All in a clear sleeve.
- Christian Brothers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Christian Saints--France--Biography Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- La Salle, Jean Baptiste de--Saint--1651-1719 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Saint John Baptist de La Salle--Biography Subject Source: Local sources
Repository Details
Part of the The De La Salle Christian Brothers Archives of the Baltimore District Repository
1900 West Olney Avenue (Box 831)
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19119- United States
215-951-1294
grabenst@lasalle.edu
