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  • Collection: The Great Depression

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Newly appointed President O'Donnell explains his transition from Notre Dame to St. Edward's. He also discusses what impact he thinks that increased Catholic education will have on the southern state.

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This newspaper spread provides information regarding the courses which St. Edward's is offering for the 1929 year and encourages students to register early.

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

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A student writes to St. Edward's because he will be unable to return for the next semester due to financial and domestic hindrances. He offers payment for the portion of the semester that he attended St. Edward's, and asks not to be charged for the…

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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…

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Correspondence from Edward J. Condon to University President Rev. Father Joseph Burke wishing him a joyful Christmas from him and his sons.

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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.

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St. Edward's lawyers pen a letter to Rev. O'Donnell at St. Edward's regarding the legal fees and the likely favorable ruling the University will receive.

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Lawyers discuss possible issues with the Metz will, including the amount of time that it will take to receive the endowment.

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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.
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