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Memorial card and obituaries for Br James Priest SJ.

Mainly from ex-students informing Fr Stephen Bates SJ of their and their ex-classmates' progress since leaving school. Many seem to be in reply to a request from Bates for information to be included in a 'Centenary Record' to be published to mark the centenary of the College in 1959, and in some letters the writers attempt to identify the subjects of various photos. Includes letters from ex-students working in the UK. Also includes correspondence from the sons, brothers and other relations of various men who were ex-Crescentians. Many reminisce fondly about their schooldays and refer with affection to Jesuits who taught or influenced them in some way, including Fr Tom Maher SJ, Fr Weafer SJ, Fr Guinane SJ, Fr Finucane SJ, Fr Hackett SJ and Brother Priest SJ. Includes a handwritten account by J.M. Hayes of his memories of his school days at the Crescent College. Describes the layout of the school building as he remembers it, and refers to various Jesuits and laymen who taught him over the years. Also refers to classmates, exams, prizes and theatricals in which he was involved. Also includes a letter from Clem O'Flynn to Thomas MacMahon, which refers to a letter from Fr Bates, and also lists some past pupils and their current situations.

A letter each from Francis Ryan and Robert Ievers. The former expresses his delight on learning of the formation of 'the College Union'. Refers to several classmates - their professions and locations. (24 March 1960; 2 pages). Ievers reminisces about his schooldays, and reports on the status and activities of several classmates. Looks forward to seeing Br Priest the following August. (20 April 1960; 3 pages).

Notebook with handwritten entries, compiled by Fr Edward Andrews SJ, based on Br James Priest's notes. Describes chalices, vestments etc., including their age and value, to be found in the church sacristy.

Informal shots of groups of boys in outdoor settings. Some are possibly on school tours. Includes photographs of 'Crescent Volunteers' in 1915, 1917 and 1918. Some of these appear on both sides of a piece of card, on which is written the names of the subjects and the location of their camps (Tinerana and Terryglass). Another image shows a group of boys with Canon Hayes on Muintir na Tire outing to 'Hayes' at Murroe' (2 prints and a note identifying the subjects). Also includes a photo of Br Priest working in the garden.

Photograph taken at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin which includes:
Back row: Edmund Keogh, Gabriel McKinney, Liam O'Hara, William Glanville, Roderick Greaney, Tony McShera.
Third row: Tony Baggot, ?, Joe Osborne, Stephen Fitzgerald, Jim Fitzgerald.
Second row: Albert Kelly, Paddy Brady, Joe Clery, James Priest, Frankie Roe.
Front row: Andy Bannon, Br John Adams, Irish Fr Provincial Charlie O'Conor SJ, Fr Fergal McGrath SJ, Superior, Pat McNamara.

See IE IJA FM/RATH/69

Photograph of Ignatian Sodality presentation to Br James Priest SJ, on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee.

Pupils of the junior and senior schools for the academic year 1928-29. The location is the grounds of the
school; a brick wall, windows and steps are visible. The pupils are arranged in rows, and members of staff
are also present, including Bro. Priest SJ, Fr John Barragry SJ.

Selection of photographic prints of various lay men who once attended the Crescent College. Includes members of the professions, such as lawyers, doctors, surgeons, soldiers etc. as well as those involved in the arts. Most of the earlier photos are mounted studio portraits or printed reproductions of images. Many of these images appear in various publications produced by the college over the years, including commemorative booklets and the SHC magazine. One is a press photograph, and shows Dr Michael Rynne, Irish Ambassador to Spain, presenting his credentials to General Franco. Includes a studio portrait of the opera singer Joseph O'Mara, as well as stills from 'This Sporting Life', starring Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts, and 'The Heros of Telemark', starring Harris and Ulla Jacobson. Also includes photographs of unidentified persons, for example those taken at the wedding of an unidentified past pupil, in which the couple pose with some members of the Sacred Heart community, including Frs Guinane and Bates. Individuals such as Maurice Hayes (1922), J. Lavertine (1917), Surgeon Albert Lavertine, Sir Vincent Nash, Surgeon Major Charles J Holmes, Daniel Doyle, Thomas St John Gaffney,

Images of members of the Sacred Heart Community - mostly mounted studio portraits and some negatives. Some of these images appeared in the SHC magazine.

Pupils from the Junior and Senior schools for the academic year 1932-33. The boys are arranged in rows, and several masters are seated and standing among them, including Fr Gubbins and Br Priest. This image appeared in the June 1933 issue of the SHC magazine. The background has been blanked out with paint.