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Rev. John P. Foley, S.J. Naval Diary Collection

 Collection — Box: SC063-FOLE
Identifier: SC063-FOLE
Scope and Contents This collection includes a typescript copy of the 534-page typescript diary kept by Fr. Foley documented his experience as a naval chaplain during the Second World War. The diary dates from April 1942 to January 1945. The diary mainly gives an account of his day-to-day activities while at sea but also includes battle descriptions and sermons he delivered. Additionally, his missal is included in the collection. A missal is a liturgical book containing all instructions and texts necessary...
Dates: 1942-1945

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  • Names: Foley, John P., Rev., S.J., 1904-1995 X