Joseph Francis Harris, O.P., Death, 1957-10-08
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, 1957-10-08
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
Brother Joseph Francis Harris, OP, was born in Mobile, Alabama, on August 11, 1821. He came to religious life first as a postulant in St. Rose Priory in Dubuque, Iowa. Although well educated, he nevertheless out of humility asked to be counted among the Cooperator Brothers. He received the habit of the Order at St. Thomas Aquinas Priory, River Forest, IL. Completing his novitiate with honor, he was admitted to profession on March 17, 1955. In spite of serious health issues he earnestly and faithfully fulfilled a number of tasks of the Cooperator Brothers, especially that of house receptionist, which he performed with great delight. He was taken suddenly, in the prime of his life, on the morning of October 8, 1957. Brother Joseph Francis earnestly strove to imitate his patron St. Martin de Porres. Like St. Martin, he served the fathers and brothers cordially and responsibly. With a smile on his face, and a calm voice he was always pleasing to everyone. In the spirit of humility, diligent in his work, patient in his illness, charitable and joyful in the community of brothers, obedient in all things, he was an example of a true religious.
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