Finding Aid for the Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Weber pamphlet collection 2015.006.r

Finding aid prepared by Andrew Harman
Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Leatherby Libraries
Chapman University
One University Drive
Orange, CA, 92866
(714) 532 - 7711
rboyd@chapman.edu
3/2/2015


Title: Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Weber pamphlet collection
Identifier/Call Number: 2015.006.r
Contributing Institution: Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Leatherby Libraries
Language of Material: English
Container: 1
Physical Description: 0.25 Linear feet (1 custom clamshell box)
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1980-1992
Date (inclusive): 1965-1992
Abstract: This collection consists of 39 pamphlets, two mission programs, three books, 15 bookplates, 12 blanks forms of corresponence, and two newspaper article clippings written or printed by Rev. Francis J. Weber.
Location note: Leatherby Libraries

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use note

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.

Preferred Citation note

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Rev. Francis J. Weber Pamphlet Collection, (2015.006.r), Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Arrangement note

The collection is arranged by material type:
Series 1, Pamphlets and Programs
Series 2, Books
Series 3, Correspondence
Series 4, Miscellaneous

Biographical/Historical note

Reverand Francis J. Weber is an American Roman Catholic priest, author, printer and archivist born circa, January 22, 1933. He is a noted Catholic scholar, an Honorary Chaplain to His Holiness, and archivist for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Purchase

Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of fine letter press pamphlets and flyers, many were published by Dawson's Book Shop, Los Angeles. It contains the writings of Reverend Francis J. Weber, as well as postcards, bookplates, Christmas cards, and letterheads relating to Reverend Weber and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles between 1965-1992.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Weber, Francis J. , Rev.
California -- History.
Christianity.
Los Angeles (Calif.) -- History
Printing--California--History.

Box 1, Folder 1

Series 1, Programs and Pamphlets 1970-1996

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains two San Buenaventura Mission programs, and 39 pamphlets:
A List of Writings of Rev. Francis J. Weber
Teaching Students About the Mission
Building a Foundation for the Future
The Msgr. Francis J. Weber Collection on American Catholic Church History
The Rebirth of a Library
Restoration at the California Missions
The Masterkey Vol. 39
Father was a Dictator
An Historical Perspective (Timothy Manning)
A Cardinal for California's Southland
Timothy Cardinal Manning
Our Lady of the Archives
Novena to Blessed Junipero Serra
The Francis J. Weber Miniature Book Collection
Historical Sketch of San Buenaventura Mission
The Ezcaray Altar Pieces at San Fernando Mission
Los Angeles Corral (Number 186)
The Books of the California Missions
Fray Junipero Serra: Hero of California
Archival Sources for the history of the Catholic Religion in California
Centennial for a Cathedral
Descanse en Paz, Amigo Mio Carey Stanton
At the Feet of History
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Archival Center
Christ on Wilshire Boulevard
The Ezcaray Chapel Furnishings
A Californian's Prayer
The Chancery Archives of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles: An Historical Perspective
Hoja Volante (Number 155)
Hoja Volante (Number 156)
California Participation in the Spirit of 1776
Joaquin Adam y Tous
Dedication Ceremonies Archival Center Archdiocese of Los Angeles
A New Archival Center
The Roman Catholic Church
Some Reminiscences about Fray Junipero Serra
The Estelle Doheny Collection of Californiana
The Triumph of David
Cathlicity in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Archdiocese of Los Angeles: From its Establishment to the Present
Mission San Gabriel's Bicentennial
John Joseph Cantwell: His Excellency of Los Angeles
Box 1, Folder 2

Series 2, Books 1974-1988

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains three books written by Weber:
The Holy Father in California's Southland
A Select Bibliography to California Catholic Literature 1856-1974
Baltimore's Cathedral
Box 1, Folder 3

Series 3, Correspondence 1982-1994

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains four blank letter heads, three Christmas cards, and three postcards printed by Weber.
Box 1, Folder 4

Series 4, Miscellaneous 1980-1991

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains:
one business card
two library record templates
two rememberance cards
Fifty Priestly Years
Bibliotheca Sancti Bonaventurae
complaint blank
labelled card "Msgr. F.J. Weber"
Archival Center Slip
American Catholic Church History library slip
laminated picture signed "Pius Pp. XII
Ex Libris sticker
three "Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles Rogad por nosotros"