John Antoninus Murtaugh, O.P., Death, 1947-12-23
Scope and Contents
This collection contains personal materials relating to friars after they have left the order, passed away, or transferred to another province. Each friar's file contents are mostly contain to their novitiate records, canonical assignments, historically important correspondence, and a small number of personal items if desired upon their passing. Within the broader collection, each Friar is sorted as a series.
Friars with particuarly substantial historically important papers or items outside of the scope of the Personal Files Collection are moved to a dedicated collection under their name.
This collection is a work in progress and any use of these files requires the explicit permission of the Provincial. Contact the Archivist to discuss access or inquire about friars that may not been cataloged yet.
Dates
- Creation: Death, 1947-12-23
Conditions Governing Access
Requires explicit permission from Provincial to access any records. Contact the Archivist for more information.
For comprehensive lists and records of individuals who left the order or transferred to other provinces, researchers must contact the archivist. Access to such materials may be restricted and is subject to privacy considerations and organizational policy.
Conditions Governing Use
Can only be accessed upon written permission of the Provincial. Contact the Archivist for further details.
Biographical / Historical
Father John Antoninus Murtaugh was born in Chicago on April 13, 1903, professed on August 27, 1924, and ordained a priest on June 16, 1930. After complementary studies at Catholic University of America, he was assigned to Fenwick High School, Oak Park IL, where he diligently labored at the education of young men until the end of his life. For a time, he was a professor of philosophy at DePaul University, Chicago. Never enjoying robust health, for three years he suffered from a heart condition. On December 23, 1947 he died suddenly in Chicago, IL. Always an outstanding priest and religious, he presented a model of gentleness and patience to his dying day.
Extent
From the Collection: 100 Linear Feet (30 File Cabinets )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of the Province of St. Albert the Great, U.S.A. Repository
1910 S. Ashland Ave
Chicago Illinois 60608 United States
3122430011
archivist@opcentral.org