Finding Aid for Frank A. Cleary Papers, 1911-1935 | Illinois History and Lincoln Collections

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Collection Overview

Title: Frank A. Cleary Papers, 1911-1935

Collection identifier: 541

Primary Creator: Cleary, Frank A

Extent: 0.9 cubic feet

Subjects: Catholic Church, Clergy, Depressions--1929, Iroquois County--Watseka (Ill.), Kankakee County--Bourbonnais (Ill.)

Forms of Material: Personal papers, Professional papers

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists largely of Cleary's notebooks, school mementos, and correspondence regarding anti-Catholic sentiment, the Depression in central Illinois, and the daily administrative duties of Catholic priests. The collection also contains financial records and circulars from St. Edmunds.

Collection Historical Note

Frank A. Cleary of Momence, Ill., graduated from St. Viator College, Bourbonais, Ill., in 1911 and became a priest in 1914. He was the pastor of St. Edmunds Church, Watseka, Ill., and of St. Joseph's Church, Crescent City, Ill., 1928-35. In 1934, Cleary was appointed Consultor of Peoria Diocese.

Subject/Index Terms

Catholic Church
Clergy
Depressions--1929
Iroquois County--Watseka (Ill.)
Kankakee County--Bourbonnais (Ill.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Illinois History and Lincoln Collections

Acquisition Source: Richard K. Lindstrom of St. Joseph, Ill., donated the collection to the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections in 1984.

Box/Folder List

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/ihlcsfa/cleary.pdf

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