Name/Title
Subject Files--Walter, Brother, (1874-1966)Entry/Object ID
1985.002.0182Scope and Content
1 folder ; 11 3/4" x 9"
Brother Walter taught for many years at Leonard Hall and was Mr. Beitzell's English teacher. Brother Walter was greatly beloved by his students and the community.
Undated Easter card with a note and a prayer card
Photocopy of an undated Christmas card from Brother Walter with a note saying he was 90 years old and poking gentle fun at being old.
Photocopy of an undated Christmas card saying he had been sick for 6 months, but was improving and enjoying the Jesuit Missions book
Undated letter from Charles [Beitzell's brother?] to Mr. Beitzell thanking him for copies of Brother Walter's letters
Letter of January 1958 from Brother Walter to Mr. Beitzell with lovely words about the Beitzell family and about living the life of a retired teacher
Letter of December 20, 1958 sending Christmas greetings
Letter of January 22, 1959 congratulating the family on Jean's entry into the convent and reflecting on the elder Beitzell as a man of honor Photocopy of a letter of July 3, 1960 from Brother Walter to Mr. Beitzell saying he enjoys Beitzell's writings and how much he wishes to see the successes of his boys, but is constrained from doing so by ill health
Photocopy of a letter of November 13, 1960 from Brother Walter to Mr. Beitzell congratulating him on the good work of telling the world about religious toleration and then saying he had been to Leonardtown, but had to return to Baltimore without seeing Beitzell
Photocopy of a letter of January 4, 1961 from Brother Walter to Mr. Beitzell admiring his fortitude and good spirits
Photocopy of a letter of May 12, 1961 from Brother Walter to Mr. Beitzell thanking him for the Chronicles
Photocopy of a letter of June 11, 1961 from Brother Walter to Mr. Beitzell describing a 25th anniversary of a former pupil and apologizing for the fog of old age
Photocopy of a letter of March 1, 1962 from Brother Walter to Mr. Beitzell encouraging him in the preservation of St. Clement's Island
Photocopy of a letter of March 14, 1963 from Brother Walter to Mr. Beitzell encouraging him to publicize his book and the study of history in general
Photocopy of a letter of July 30, 1963 from Brother Walter to Mr. Beitzell that suggests he may have had a nervous break down, but was recovering
Clipping of July 7, 1966 from St. Mary's Beacon announcing the 70th anniversary of Brother Walter's membership in the order of Xaverian Brothers.
Formal invitation to Brother Walter's celebratory mass on September 17, 1966. Mr. Beitzell photocopied the note and check he sent for his response, saying he might not be able to attend because of on-going labor negotiations.
Program from the celebration of Brother Walter's seventieth year in the order. 8 1/2"h x 5 1/2"w medium blue cover with "70 years of service" in black print in the upper right quadrant and a stylized cross on the left edge with a burning lamp, Text above=Brother Walter, C.F.X. "A labor of love."
The 8 interior pages show the order of the mass, then the music and text for audience participation.
Program from the celebration dinner for Brother Walter's seventieth year in the order. 8 1/2"h x 6"w cream cover with blue deckle edge. Text on cover: "Commemoration of 1896 the seventieth anniversary 1966 of Brother Walter Dolan, C.F.X. September 17, 1966 Mt. St. Joseph College Baltimore, Maryland." The first page has a photo of Brother Walter and a quote from Men and Deeds by Brother Julian. The guests of honor are listed on the second page, the menu on the third page, a vita of Brother Walter on the fourth page, and a list of his postings on the inside back cover.
Thank you card from Brother Walter, but no note.
Prayer card for Brother Walter's funeral
Clippings of December 8, 1966 from the Enterprise and the St. Mary's Beacon about Brother Walter's death
Letter of March 5, 1967 from Brother Donald to Mr. Beitzell thanking him for Brother Walter's letters
Letter of March 16, 1967 from Brother Donald to Mr. Beitzell thanking him for additional material
Letter of March 12, 1970 from Brother Donald to Mr. Beitzell apologizing for the delay in sending photocopies
Letter of February 20, 1967 from the archivist of the Xaverian Brothers asking for letters, etc. from Brother Walter for the archives. A note in the corner indicates Mr. Beitzell sent his originals.Collection
Edwin Warfield Beitzell CollectionArchive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
1966 - 1967Location
Container
Edwin Beitzell Collection, Box 2AShelf
Rack 09, Shelf 1Rack
Rack 09Wall
North wallRoom
Archives 2Building
Tudor HallRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Walter, Brother