The Great Depression

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Title

The Great Depression

Subject

St. Edward's University

Date

1929-1940

Contributor

Hannah Garcia, Sea D'Amico and Natalie Morgan

Language

English

Collection Items

[Letter, Rev. Joseph Burke to Edward J. Condon, 1930-02-14]
Correspondence from University President Burke to Edward J. Condon in regards to his "indifference" toward his "financial obligations" to the university. Burke states that his lawyers will be getting involved and he expects Condon to withdraw his…

[Letter, Rev. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C. to Rev. Joseph G. O'Donohoe, 1932-07-02]
Correspondence from University President O'Donnell to Dr. O'Donohoe, in which he indicates the struggle to "increase... enrollment" and references his tours around Texas to recruit students. The letter suggests a positive relationship between the…

[Letter, Edward J. Condon to Rev. Joseph Burke, 1929-01-08]
Correspondence from Edward J. Condon to University President Burke. In this handwritten letter, Condon uses emotional appeals in order to explain the delay in payment and his love for his sons. He requests that both sons be placed in piano lessons.

[Letter, Edward J. Condon to Rev. Joseph Burke, 1927-03-18]
Correspondence from Edward J. Condon to University President Burke. In this handwritten letter, Condon explains the status of his present, pending real-estate deals (as a reason why he is not able to yet pay his debts), expresses his gratitude to the…

[Clause from Lillian Metz's will]
A clause directly from Lillian Metz's will, showing that Trinity College of Dallas, Texas would be the beneficiary of her will.

[Letter, Head, Dillard, Maxey-Freeman, McReynolds & Hay to Rev. Joseph O'Donohoe, 1932-05-16]
A letter informing St. Edward's that their lawyers have begun to lawfully substitute St. Edward’s for Trinity College of Dallas in the Metz will.

[Letter, Rev. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C. to Rev. Joseph G. O'Donohoe, 1932-01-15]
O'Donnell writes another letter to Rev. Joesph O'Donohoe. He thanks O'Donohoe for his continued work on the Metz will. This fund will do a lot for St. Edward's. Dennis Collins is attempting get funds from another source in case the will is not given…

[Letter, Rev. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C. to Rev. Joseph G. O'Donohoe, 1932-01-06]
The President of St. Edward's University pens a letter to Father O'Donohoe. They discuss the Metz will, which they are attempting to obtain an order to provide loans for struggling students. O'Donnell mentions Dennis Collins, a fine young man, who…

The Problem with Unemployment
Douglas Jackson pens an opinion piece regarding the New Deal. He argues that the New Deal was not effective and points out the flaws of the policy. As a Catholic, Jackson is likely more conservative than most Americans. His political opinions are…

[St. Edward's University Tuition Balance, Account for Robert Condon, 1927–28]
Lists charges associated with Robert Condon attending St. Edward's University for the 1927–28 school year for both semesters. Tuition bill is addressed to E.J. Condon.
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