Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract The Catholic Diocese Historical Survey Sheets Collection consists of old photocopies of a questionnaire sent to priests across the state by Bishop John Shanley in July 1908. The four-page form asked a series of questions with space for the priest to respond. A sampling of the questions includes: "The History of your place before it had a church" "Record the visits of the earliest missionaries to your place or district" "Were there any noteworthy laymen? Give their names" "When was the first...