Known for his ministry to the poor in southern Maryland and inner-city Washington, D.C., Horace B. McKenna was born on January 2, 1899, in New York City. One of 12 children, Horace was the son of Charles F. McKenna, a respected chemist, and Laura O'Neill McKenna. Educated at Fordham Prep, he entered the Society of Jesus at St. Andrew-on-the-Hudson in 1916.
After pursuing further studies at Woodstock College in Woodstock, Maryland, and teaching first overseas in the Philippine missions and then at Boston College High School, McKenna was ordained on June 23, 1929, by Archbishop Michael Curley of Baltimore. In 1931, he began his long service as a priest in southern Maryland, where he served ably for 22 years amidst poverty and segregation. Perhaps his most notable assignment was as pastor of St. Peter Claver Church in Ridge, Maryland.
From 1953 to 1958, Father McKenna worked as assistant pastor of St. Aloysius Church in Washington, D.C. After a time as assistant pastor of Gesu Church in Philadelphia, he returned to St. Aloysius, where he served as assistant pastor for the rest of his life. In 1977, he co-founded SOME (So Others Might Eat), a community service center for the poor and homeless that began as a soup kitchen and expanded into a full-scale operation with medical and counseling services. McKenna was named by "Washingtonian Magazine" as one of the recipients of the "Washingtonian of the Year" award for 1977. He also assisted in the creation of Sursum Corda, a low-income housing project in Washington, D.C.
Father McKenna died at the age of 83 on May 11, 1982. He is remembered as a dedicated friend of the poor and underprivileged in southern Maryland and the nation's capital area.
In addition to correspondence from some of his fellow Jesuits, a large amount of correspondence from many of Father McKenna's family members is included. His parents, brothers, and sisters wrote to him often, and many of their letters about family news are preserved in this archive. There is also a fine run of correspondence from Rev. Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J. to his uncle Father McKenna. These papers also hold correspondence from some of Rev. McKenna's friends and parishioners.
A group of files collected by the Rev. Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J. are housed together with the Rev. McKenna, S.J., Papers: Part II. Rev. George M. Anderson, S.J., of "America" magazine donated these materials to Georgetown Special Collections Division in December 1998. These files, dating from 1969 to 1988, consist mostly of printed material about Father McKenna's career and include a few items written by him.
The Georgetown University Library Special Collections Division is home to the Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J., Papers: Part I (20 boxes, 29.0 linear feet), which document his work with Washington's inner-city Catholics between 1960 and 1981. That first segment of papers includes autobiographical tapes of Father McKenna, and research files produced by John S. Monagan, author of the biography "Horace: Priest of the Poor" (Washington: Georgetown U. Press, 1985). Monagan's book is found in the main stacks of the Georgetown University Library. The library's audio-visual department holds a copy of a video tape "Priest of the Poor" about Father McKenna. Part II of Father McKenna's papers supplement Part I by providing information on the early years of his ministry.
REV. HORACE B. MCKENNA, S.J., PAPERS: PART II
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Consists of 30 folders containing correspondence from notable individuals to Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. Includes correspondence from many of his fellow Jesuits, including John LaFarge, S.J.; William Markoe, S.J.; and Harold Mulqueen, S.J. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.
1 ALS (w/ envelope) dated 6/10/1929 from Vachel J. Brown, S.J. to Horace B. McKenna, S.J. congratulating him on being ordained a priest. Addressed from Cambridge, England.
1 TLS dated 10/15/1943 from Walter J. Burghardt, S.J. to Horace B. McKenna, S.J. accepting an invitation to preach at St. Michael's Church in Ridge, Maryland in celebration of the Holy Name Society on the feast of Christ the King. Addressed from Carroll House, Washington, D.C.
1 ACS (w/ envelope) dated 6/8/1929 from Robert I. Gannon, S.J. to Horace B. McKenna, S.J. bestowing a blessing on him.
1 ALS dated 10/15/1946 and 2 TLS dated 12/5/1946 and 3/10/1947 from Alexander King to Horace B. McKenna, S.J. References include Anne W. McKenna, clothes for the poor, and King's experiences at Fordham.
Correspondence between Horace B. McKenna, S.J. and John LaFarge, S.J. 1 TL (carbon) dated 2/8/1928 from McKenna to LaFarge requesting information for an article on Jesuit work with African-Americans in the U.S.; 1 TLS in reply dated 2/14/1928 from LaFarge to McKenna detailing Jesuit work with African-Americans in the U.S.; and 1 attached printed newsletter: "The Cardinal's Note-Book: Thanksgiving, 1927" about the Cardinal Gibbons Institute. References to William M. Markoe, S.J.; St. Peter Claver's parish and parish school in Ridge, Maryland; and Morganza, Maryland. 1 TLS dated 6/22/1929 from LaFarge to McKenna congratulating him upon his ordination. 1 TLS dated 5/13/1930 from LaFarge to McKenna regarding a plan to start a Jesuit high school for boys in Harlem. 1 TLS dated 5/25/1930 from LaFarge to McKenna regarding the possibility of forming a Jesuit high school for boys in Harlem. Also, 1 typed manuscript: "A Plan for a Harlem Catholic High School."
9 ALS dated 6/23/1946-9/21/1948 from Raymond Loder to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
1 ACS (w/ envelope) from Joseph M. F. Marique, S.J. to Horace McKenna, S.J. bestowing a blessing on him. Dated Pentecost 1929. Addressed from Valkenburg, Holland.
1 TLS (and 1 TL carbon copy) dated 2/22/1928 from McKenna to William M. Markoe, S.J., of St. Louis University, asking for information on Jesuit work with African-Americans in the U.S. Markoe wrote answers to the questions by hand in the margins of the letter, signed it, and sent it back to McKenna. References to Markoe's St. Elizabeth's Parish in St. Louis. Also, 1 TL dated 8/6/1928 from McKenna to Markoe about Jesuit work with African-Americans in the U.S. Reference to St. Peter Claver and Cardinal Gibbons Institute.
1 TLS (w/ envelope) dated 1/24/1930 from Vincent A. McCormick, S.J. to Horace B. McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
16 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1928-1937 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
7 ALS dated 1/1938-6/1938 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
11 ALS dated 7/1938-12/1938 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
9 ALS dated 7/1939-12/1939 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
11 ALS dated 7/1/1939-12/31/1939 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
5 ALS dated 12/1939 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
10 ALS and 2 ACS, dated 1/1940-6/1940 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal. Also, 1 ALS dated 2/20/1940 from Mary Butler; from the Cardinal Gibbons Institute in Ridge, Maryland; to Mrs. McManamy, regarding a student trip to Rock Castle, Virginia.
6 ALS dated 7/1940-12/1940, from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
6 ALS dated 1/1941-6/1941 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
10 ALS dated 7/1941-12/1941 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
11 ALS dated 1/1942-6/1942 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal. Also, 1 ALS dated 6/23/1942 from Henry F. McManamy to McKenna.
6 ALS dated 7/1942-12/1942 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal. Includes 2 ALS dated 7/8/1942 and 7/26/1942 from Henry F. McManamy to McKenna.
11 ALS dated 1943 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal. 1 ALS dated 7/9/1943 from Henry F. McManamy to McKenna.
5 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1944 from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal.
9 ALS and 2 ACS from Margaret Marie McManamy to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly personal. 5 ALS from Francis J. McManamy to McKenna. Date span: 1945-50.
Undated correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J.: 6 ALS and 1 ACS from Margaret Marie McManamy and 1 ALS from Francis J. McManamy.
1 printed invitation for the First Solemn Mass of Rev. James P. Moran, S.J., on 7/7/1929 in Marlboro, Massachusetts.
4 ALS dated 1928-40 from Eleanor Mulqueen to Horace B. McKenna, S.J., with discussion of friends and family matters. Addressed from the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Elmhurst, Providence, Rhode Island. Also, 1 undated ACS from Eleanor to McKenna.
16 ALS dated 1923?-1930 from Harold Mulqueen, S.J. to Horace McKenna, S.J. Discussion of studies, family news, and friends. Includes references to McKenna's ordination and Mulqueen's studies in Rome.
1 ALS dated 6/20/1929 from Daniel J. Quigley, S.J. to Horace McKenna, S.J. congratulating him upon his ordination.
1 TL (carbon) dated 8/6/1928 from Horace McKenna, S.J. to Aloysius M. Thibbits, S.J. asking questions about the operations of the parish in Ridge, Maryland. Makes reference to a letter to William M. Markoe, S.J. Also, 1 ALS dated 6/21/1929 from Thibbits to McKenna congratulating him on his ordination.
8 ALS and 2 TLS dated 1931-42 from Murray J. Ambrose to Horace McKenna, S.J., with references to Thomas E. Ambrose and Helen (McKenna) Ambrose.
Consists of 130 folders containing a vast archive of correspondence to Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. from various members of his family. Includes a large number of letters from Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J.; Anne W. McKenna; Helen McKenna; Julia McKenna; Laura McKenna, Jr.; and Mary McKenna. The letters date from 1923 to 1953. Arranged into folders alphabetically by last name of correspondent and then arranged chronologically within each folder.
15 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1929-50 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother-in-law Thomas E. Ambrose. References to Thomas' wife Helen (McKenna) Ambrose, Thomas' son Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J., and family news.
8 ALS and 2 TLS dated 1928-38 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J., with discussion of a summer camp, family news, and studies. 2 of the letters were addressed from the Jesuit Novitiate in Wernersville, Pa.
3 TLS and 1 ALS dated 1939 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J., with discussion of friends and family.
4 ALS and 3 TLS dated 1940 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J. Addressed from Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.
5 TLS dated 1941 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J., mostly regarding family news and Thomas' experiences at Woodstock College. Addressed from Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.
4 ALS, 1 TCS, and 1 ACS dated 1942 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J.
5 TLS, 2 ALS, and 2 TCS dated 1944-45 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J., mostly regarding family news.
6 TLS dated 1946-48 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J., mostly regarding family news.5 of the letters addressed from Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.
4 TLS and 2 TCS dated 1949-50 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J., mostly personal. 5 of the letters addressed from St. Peter's, Jersey City, New Jersey.
5 TLS, 1 ALS, 1 TCS, and 3 ACS dated 1951-52 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J., mostly regarding family news and parish news. Addressed from St. Peter's, Jersey City, New Jersey and from the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, New York City, to which Ambrose was transferred in 1952.
3 TLS and 1 ALS dated 1953 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J., mostly regarding family news and parish news from the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, New York City.
1 ALS, 1 TLS, 1 ACS, 1 TC, and 3 ACS (all undated) to Horace McKenna from his nephew Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J.
13 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1922-28 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Elizabeth Fargis (Betty McKenna), regarding family matters.
9 ALS dated 1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Elizabeth Fargis, regarding family news.
23 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1930-39 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Elizabeth Fargis and some members of her family, regarding family matters.
17 ALS dated 1942-48 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Elizabeth Fargis and members of her family, regarding family news. Also, 2 ALS dated 1/1/1948 and 9/30/1948 to McKenna from Elizabeth's daughter Tina Fargis.
9 ALS dated 1949-52 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Elizabeth Fargis and member of her family, regarding family matters.
6 ALS, 2 ACS, and 1 TC (all undated) to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Elizabeth Fargis, regarding family news. Also, 2 undated ALS to McKenna from Elizabeth's daughter Tina Fargis.
1 ALS and 5 TC dated 1932-51 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother-in-law George B. Fargis, mostly regarding family news. Reference to George opening a law office in New York City.
2 ALS dated 4/11/1950 and 11/5/1951 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew George Fargis, Jr., with discussion of George's classes at Holy Cross college. 1
6 ALS and 3 TLS dated 1928-1931 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, regarding family news.
2 TLS and 5 ALS dated 1932-37 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, with discussion of family matters.
16 ALS dated 1938-9 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, regarding family news.
6 ALS, 2 ACS, and 1 printed card to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, with discussion of family news.
9 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1942-3 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, regarding family matters.
12 ALS dated 1944-5 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, with discussion of family matters.
7 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1946-7 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, regarding family news.
6 ALS dated 1948-9 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, mostly regarding family matters.
10 ALS and 1 printed card dated 1950-1 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, regarding family news.
5 ALS dated 1952-3 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his cousin Anne W. McKenna, with discussion of family matters.
17 ALS, 1 TEL, and 1 ACS dated 1922-9 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his father Charles F. McKenna, with discussion of family news. 2 of the letters bear letterhead "Chas. F. McKenna, Ph. D., Consulting Chemist and Chemical Engineer, 50 Church Street, New York."
1 undated ALS to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his father Charles F. McKenna letting him know that he enjoyed a recent visit.
16 ALS and 3 TLS dated 1924-31 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr., regarding family news.
9 ALS dated 1932-9 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr., regarding family matters.
5 ALS dated 1940-1 to Horace McKenna from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr., regarding family news.
8 ALS dated 1942-3 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr., with discussion of family news. Includes 1 newspaper clipping about Charles' son Charles F. McKenna, III, who was promoted to Captain in the Air Corps and was stationed at Midland, Texas.
5 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1944 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr, mostly regarding family news. Also, 4 ALS and 1 ACS from Charles' wife Jewell McKenna to Horace McKenna, S.J.
4 ALS dated 1945 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr., regarding family news. Also, 3 ALS dated 1945 to Horace from Charles' wife Jewell McKenna, regarding family news.
3 ALS and 1 TLS dated 1946-7 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr, regarding family news. Also, 2 ALS dated 1946-7 to Horace from Charles' wife Jewell McKenna.
8 ALS and 1 TLS dated 1948-9 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr., regarding family matters. Also, 3 ALS to Horace from Charles' wife Jewell McKenna.
7 ALS dated 1950-3 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr., regarding family news. Also, 6 ALS to Horace from Charles' wife Jewell McKenna.
Undated correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J.: 6 ALS from his brother Charles F. McKenna, Jr., and 2 ALS from Charles' wife Jewell.
12 ALS, 1 ACS, 2 TC, and 1 TEL (copy), all dated between 1926-52, to Horace McKenna from his nephew Charles F. McKenna, III, regarding family matters. Includes references to Charles' service in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Also, 1 ALS dated 1945 to Horace from Charles' wife Virginia (Pearson) McKenna.
2 undated ALS to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Charles F. McKenna, III, regarding family news.
10 ALS and 2 ALS dated 1930-44 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister-in-law Gladys McKenna, with discussion of family news. References to Gladys' husband and Horace's brother Daniel Morris McKenna.
12 ALS, 1 TLS, and 2 ACS dated 1942-51 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from Gladys McKenna, with discussion of family news. References to Gladys' husband and Horace's brother Daniel Morris McKenna.
7 ALS dated 1922-28 to Horace McKenna from his sister Helen McKenna (Ambrose), regarding family news. See also folders relating to Thomas E. Ambrose, Helen's wife.
9 ALS dated 1929-31 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, regarding family news.
7 ALS dated 1937-8 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, relating to family matters.
10 ALS dated 1939-40 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, in regard to family news.
11 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1941-2 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, discussing family news.
19 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1943-4 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, regarding family news.
9 ALS dated 1945-6 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, relating to family matters.
11 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1947-8 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, regarding family news.
3 ALS and 3 ACS dated 1949-50 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, with discussion of family news.
8 ALS and 3 ACS dated 1951-2 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, regarding family matters.
5 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1953 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, regarding family news.
2 ALS and 3 ACS dated 1922-53 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Helen McKenna Ambrose, with discussion of family news.
4 ALS and 4 ACS to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his nephew Horace W. McKenna, regarding family news.
1 ALS dated 8/19/51 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from James McKenna, of Wallingford, Connecticut.
12 ALS dated 1923-25 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his mother Julia (Harlin) McKenna, mostly regarding family matters. The letters were addressed from New York City and from Haverdene Farm, Suffern, New York.
10 ALS dated 1926 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his mother Julia McKenna, with discussion of family news.
11 ALS dated 1927 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his mother Julia McKenna, regarding family news.
15 ALS dated 1928 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his mother Julia McKenna, mostly regarding family news.
24 ALS dated 1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his mother Julia McKenna, regarding family matters.
15 ALS dated 1930 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his mother Julia McKenna, with discussion of family news.
18 ALS dated 1931 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his mother Julia McKenna, regarding family news.
19 ALS dated 1932 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his mother Julia McKenna, mostly regarding family matters.
14 undated ALS to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his mother Julia McKenna, regarding family news.
8 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1922-4 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr., mostly regarding family news. 2
6 ALS dated 1932-9 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr., in regard to family matters.
6 ALS dated 1940-1 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr., regarding family news. Also, 1 TL addressed from St. Peter Claver's Church (Ridge, Maryland) dated 3/22/1941 from Horace to Laura, describing his work in St. Mary's County, Maryland, with references to St. Peter Claver's School and the Cardinal Gibbons Institute.
7 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1942-4 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr.
4 ALS dated 1945 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr., regarding family matters.
10 ALS and 4 TLS dated 1946 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr., mostly regarding family news.
8 ALS and 1 TLS dated 1947 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr., mostly regarding family news.
15 ALS, 3 TLS, and 1 ACS dated 1948 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr., regarding family news.
8 TLS and 6 ALS dated 1949-50 to Horace McKenna from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr., mostly regarding family matters.
7 undated ALS to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Laura McKenna, Jr., regarding family news.
10 ALS dated 1922-4 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, mostly regarding family news.
11 ALS dated 1926-7 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, mostly pertaining to family news.
9 ALS dated 1928 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family issues.
12 ALS dated 1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, with discussion of family news.
7 ALS dated 1930 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family issues.
7 ALS dated 1931 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
8 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1936-7 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, in regard to family matters.
9 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1/1938-3/1938 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, mostly regarding family news.
10 ALS and 9 ACS dated 4/1938-7/1938 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
10 ALS and 5 ACS dated 8/1938-12/1938 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from is sister Mary McKenna, regarding family matters.
12 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1/1939-6/1939 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
10 ALS and 6 ACS dated 7/1939-12/1939 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family matters.
10 ALS and 4 ACS dated 1/1940-4/1940 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, in regard to family news.
10 ALS and 3 ACS dated 5/1940-9/1940 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family matters.
10 ALS and 1 ACS dated 10/1940-12/1940 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
9 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1/1941-6/1941 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family matters.
9 ALS and 6 ACS dated 7/1941-12/1941 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family issues.
13 ALS and 9 ACS dated 1/1942-6/1942 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family matters.
10 ALS and 9 ACS dated 7/1942-12/1942 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
10 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1/1943-6/1943 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, mostly regarding family news.
9 ALS dated 7/1943-12/1943 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
5 ALS and 5 ACS dated 1/1944-6/1944 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
7 ALS and 10 ACS dated 7/1944-12/1944 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family matters.
12 ALS and 6 ACS dated 1945 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family issues.
10 ALS and 15 ACS dated 1946 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family matters.
9 ALS and 4 ACS dated 1947 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family issues.
15 ALS and 12 ACS dated 1948 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
7 ALS and 4 ACS dated 1/1949-6/1949 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, with discussion of family matters.
11 ALS and 4 ACS dated 7/1949-12/1949 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, mostly regarding family news.
9 ALS and 12 ACS dated 1950 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, pertaining to family news.
12 ALS and 9 ACS dated 1/1951-6/1951 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, mostly regarding family news.
7 ALS and 6 ACS dated 7/1951-12/1951 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, S.J., regarding family matters.
12 ALS and 9 ACS dated 1952 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
12 ALS and 3 ACS dated 1953 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, regarding family news.
17 undated ALS to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, mostly pertaining to family matters.
Undated correspondence: 35 ALS and 6 ACS to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his sister Mary McKenna, mostly regarding family matters.
13 ALS and 1 TEL dated 1923-38 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Daniel Morris McKenna, mostly regarding family matters.
2 ALS, 3 ACS, and 1 TEL dated 1942-51 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Daniel Morris McKenna, regarding family news.
2 undated ALS and 1 undated ACS to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother Daniel Morris McKenna, regarding family news.
6 ALS dated 1922-4 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother William McKenna, mostly regarding family news.
8 ALS dated 1926-7 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother William McKenna, mostly regarding family matters. 3
6 ALS and 1 TC dated 1930-9 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother William McKenna, regarding family news. Also, 2 ALS and 1 ACS to Horace from William's wife Josepha McKenna.
8 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1940-9 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother William McKenna, pertaining to family news. Also, 6 ALS dated 1940-9 to Horace from Josepha McKenna, William's wife.
3 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1950-1 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his brother William McKenna.
Undated correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J. from Mr. and Mrs. William and Josepha McKenna, regarding family news.
6 ALS dated 1923-29 (one undated) to Horace McKenna, S.J. from his aunt Nora Mulqueen, with discussion of family news.
25 ALS dated 1926-52 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from several of his relatives, with discussion of family matters. Correspondents include Aunt Let, Aunt Lenn, and Uncle Billy O'Neill.
5 ALS dated 1923 to Horace McKenna, S.J. Also, 1 printed devotional: "The Three Hours' Agony" dated 1923.
1 TL (carbon) dated 2/9/1928 from Horace McKenna, S.J. to Joseph R. Merrick, S.J., of Weston, Massachusetts, asking him for information on Jesuit work with African-Americans and 1 TLS dated 2/13/1928 from Merrick, S.J. in reply. 1 TLS (and 1 TL copy) dated 2/16/1928 from McKenna, S.J. to Aloysius J. Guiney, S.J., of Leonardtown, Maryland and 1 ALS reply from Guiney, S.J. 1 TL (carbon) dated 2/16/1928 from McKenna, S.J. to Samuel H. Ray, S.J., of Grand Coteau, Louisiana, on the same topic and 1 TLS dated 2/22/1928 in reply. 1 TL (carbon) dated 1923 from Horace McKenna, S.J. to Pius L. Moore, in Spokane, Washington, on the same subject and 1 ALS dated 2/29/1928 from Moore, S.J. in reply.
Consists of 38 folders containing incoming chronological correspondence received by Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. between 1923 and 1953. Includes correspondence from friends, parishioners, and some of his fellow Jesuits. Arranged chronologically.
Incoming correspondence dated 3/1928-4/1928 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from various Jesuits across the U.S., Central America, and the Caribbean, regarding Jesuit work with African-Americans. The folder includes 1 TLS, 1 ALS, and 3 TL (carbons) dated 1928 from McKenna, S.J. on this subject.
Incoming correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J. dated 5/1928-12/1928, mostly regarding Jesuit work with African-Americans. Includes periodical clippings from Chicago on that subject. Also includes 1 TL (carbon) from McKenna inquiring on that topic.
Incoming correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J. dated 1/1929-4/1929. Also, 2 enclosed TL (carbons) from McKenna, one to Aloysius M. Thibbits, S.J. and the other to Victor H. Daniel, Principal of the Cardinal Gibbons Institute.
Incoming correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J. dated 5/1929.
Incoming correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J. dated 6/1/1929-6/10/1929.
Incoming correspondence dated 6/11/1929-6/18/1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J. congratulating him upon his ordination.
Incoming correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J. dated 6/19/1929-6/20/1929, congratulating him upon his ordination.
Incoming correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J. dated 6/21/1929-6/23/1929, mostly congratulating him upon his ordination.
Incoming correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J., dated 6/24/1929-6/30/1929, mostly congratulating him upon his ordination.
Incoming correspondence dated 7/1/1929-7/10/1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J., mostly congratulating him upon his ordination.
8 ALS and 1 ACS dated 7/15/1929-7/31/1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from various individuals.
5 ALS and 1 TLS dated 8/1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J. from various individuals.
Incoming correspondence dated 9/1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 10/1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 11/1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
2 ALS dated 12/4/1929 and 1/8/1930, within the same envelope postmarked 12/8/1929 to Horace McKenna, S.J. Addressed from the Cardinal Gibbons Institute.
Incoming correspondence dated 1930 to Horace McKenna, S.J. Includes several letters addressed from the Cardinal Gibbons Institute.
2 ALS and 1 TLS dated 1931 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
2 TLS dated 1937 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 1938 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 1939 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Correspondence dated 1940 to Horace McKenna, S.J. Includes newsclipping referring to the ordination of John A. Wilson and Thomas A. Monahan.
Incoming correspondence dated 1941 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 1942 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
3 ALS dated 1943 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 1944-5 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
6 ALS and 1 ACS dated 1946 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
2 ALS and 2 ACS dated 1947 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
2 ALS, 1 TLS, and 2 TCS dated 1948 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
2 ACS dated 1949 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 1950 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 1951 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 1952 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Incoming correspondence dated 1953 to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Undated incoming correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Undated incoming correspondence to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Consists of 6 folders containing printed matter found among the papers of Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. Includes two articles he published in the "Jesuit Seminary News" in 1928.
2 printed newspaper obituaries for Charles F. McKenna, father of Horace McKenna, S.J.
2 printed editions of the newsletter "Jesuit Seminary News." Vol. 3 no. 7, dated 9/15/1928, includes an article written by Horace McKenna, S.J. entitled "St. Peter Claver's Perpetual Task," with references to the life of St. Peter Claver; St. Peter Claver's Church (Ridge, Maryland); Aloysius M. Thibbits, S.J.; St. Elizabeth's (St. Louis, Missouri); William M. Markoe, S.J.; and Cardinal Gibbons Institute. Vol. 3 no. 5, dated 5/15/1928, includes an article entitled "St. Peter Claver's Jesuit Brethren," with references to Jesuit work in Southern Maryland; the parochial school at Ridge, Maryland; Cardinal Gibbons Institute; and Aloysius M. Thibbits, S.J.
Newspaper clippings dated 1939-46.
2 pamphlets. First, "The Ceremonies of Ordination to the Priesthood" (Chicago: Loyola U. Press, 1917). Second, "Kalendarium Junioratus" (St. Andrew-on-the-Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY, 1930-1).
Miscellaneous devotionals sent to Horace McKenna, S.J.
1 hand-held mirror and 1 wooden block with a saying on it, found among the papers of Horace McKenna, S.J. 4
Consists of 4 folders containing photographs found among the papers of Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. Includes several photos of St. Peter Claver's Church and School in Ridge, Maryland.
14 black-and-white photographs depicting scenes from St. Peter Claver's Church and School in Ridge, Maryland. Four of the photos are dated 1938. Many of the pictures show students of St. Peter Claver's Church and School in Ridge, Maryland. Other photos show parishioners of that church. Most photos are sized 3"x5".
9 black-and-white photographs of Bill and Carol Frost, outside of St. Peter Claver's Church in Ridge, Maryland.
4 unidentified, undated black-and-white photographs.
Correspondence dated 2/7/1988-1/20/1992 to and from Thomas Ambrose, S.J., with references to Harold Mulqueen, S.J. (including copies of newspaper obituaries for Fr. Mulqueen); Horace McKenna, S.J.; and Mary McKenna.
Consists of 18 folders containing files about Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J. maintained by Rev. Thomas E. Ambrose, S.J. Includes newspaper clippings, dated 1970-1989 about Rev. McKenna, along with a few published articles by him. Arranged in rough chronological order.
1 TM homily (photocopy; 2 copies) by Deacon Charlie Hill on the occasion of the renaming of the St. Vincent de Paul Center of St. Aloysius (Washington, D.C.) as the Father Horace McKenna, S.J., Center.
Clippings and correspondence dated 1980-2 regarding the awarding of honorary degrees to Horace B. McKenna, S.J. His awards include a Doctor of Humane Letters from Fordham University and an honorary degree from Holy Cross College.
News releases, typed memos, and correspondence (photocopies) consisting of obituary material on Horace McKenna, S.J.
1 printed article (photocopy) by Horace McKenna, S.J.: "A Night in Resurrection City" from "Woodstock Letters," Spring 1969, volume 98 no. 2.
1 printed newspaper article (photocopy; 2 copies) from the "Washington Post" dated 10/28/1928 by Horace McKenna, S.J. entitled "A Night in a Public Shelter."
Periodical clippings (photocopies) dated 1970, about Horace McKenna, S.J. Includes letters to the editor of "America" magazine in defense of McKenna.
Printed academic convocation program dated 1971 for the conferral of honorary degrees at Gonzaga College High School. Includes information on Horace B. McKenna, S.J.'s honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (p. 21).
1 printed program: "Sixtieth Anniversary of Reverend Horace B. McKenna, S.J., 1916-1976," St. Aloysius Church, Washington, D.C., October 17, 1976.
Clippings dated 1978 about the career of Horace McKenna, S.J. Includes newspaper coverage of his selection as "Washingtonian of the Year" for 1977.
1 printed pamphlet (and several photocopies of it): "Horace B. McKenna, S.J.: Fifty Years of Priestly Ministry, 1929-1979."
Newspaper clippings, news releases, and 1 program dated 1982, about Horace McKenna, S.J. The program is for a Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. McKenna (5/15/1982). The clippings include obituary material on Fr. McKenna.
1 newspaper article from the 4/11/1982 "Washington Post" entitled "The Jesuits of Washington," with references to Horace McKenna, S.J.
Newspaper clippings dated 1983, with references to Horace McKenna, S.J.
1 printed article (3 copies) appearing in "Georgetown Magazine" (Fall 1985) entitled "Saint Horace" by John S. Monagan about Horace McKenna, S.J.
Periodical clippings dated 1988 about Harold Mulqueen, S.J. Includes obituary material.
1 printed article appearing in "America" magazine (2/25/1989) by John Dear entitled "The Legacy of Horace McKenna."
Undated periodical clippings about Rev. Horace B. McKenna, S.J.