Rev. George H. Costello Collection

Collection — Box: SC035-COST

Identifier: SC035-COST

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Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one box with 72 handwritten sermons identified as written by Rev. Costello, 1895-1908. Each sermon has a blue cover with a title and a date. The sermons are 4 to 8 pages in length and many corrections, cross-outs and marginal notes. They are arranged chronologically. Some of the sermons are written on Stationary of T. Costello and Co., Lowell, Mass. This collection was found in the Treasure Room of Dinand Library. The library received books and other material from Costello’s estate.

Dates

Creation: 1895-1908

Creator

Costello, George A., Rev., 1890-1915 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Materials believed to be under copyright or other restrictions are available for limited noncommercial, educational and personal use only, or for fair use as defined by United States copyright law and with proper citation. Please note that the College of the Holy Cross may not hold the rights to all items in this collection. Users assume responsibility for identifying all copyright holders and for determining whether permission is needed to make any use of the content. For permission under rights held by the College, please contact archives@holycross.edu.

Biographical Note

Rev. George A. Costello was born in Lowell, MA in 1890 and attended high school in the city. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 1890 and studied for the priesthood in Brighton, MA. He was the rector of St. Bridget’s parish in Lexington, MA at the time of his death. He died on September 27, 1915.