Guide to the Francis L. Markey papers (PP-Markey)
Archives & Special Collections, Santa Clara University Library
Santa Clara University Library
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, California 95053-0500
Email: specialcollections@scu.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Archives & Special Collections, Santa Clara University Library
Title: Francis L. Markey papers
creator:
Markey, Francis L.
source:
Santa Clara University (Calif.)
source:
University of Santa Clara (Calif.)
source:
Santa Clara College (Calif.)
Identifier/Call Number: (PP-Markey)
Identifier/Call Number: 77
Physical Description:
5 linear feet
(9 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1975-2009
Date (bulk): 1975-1986
Abstract: The Francis L. Markey papers, 1975-2009 (bulk 1975-1986), consist of materials spanning approximately sixty years of Fr. Markey's
service as a pastor and chaplain. The collection includes newspaper clippings of Markey's weekly column, "As Seen From Here,"
which was published in the
Cabrillo Times in Aptos, California and the
Green Sheet in Capitola, California for 10 years, nearly 600 working drafts of his typewritten homilies, materials detailing Resurrection
Church in Aptos, which he helped establish in 1968, and a variety of photographs and empheral items relating to his time as
an Army Airforces chaplain during WWII. The collection is arranged into five series: Series 1: "As Seen From Here" Newspaper
Column, 1975-1986; Series II: Homilies, 1961-1998 (bulk 1962-1974); Series III: Personal Materials, Photographs & Ephemera,
1906-1999 (bulk 1930-1947); Series IV: U.S. Army Airforces Materials, 1906-1990 (bulk 1930-1947); and Series V: Resurrection
Church Materials, 1932-2009 (bulk 1967-1974).
Physical Location: This collection is located in Santa Clara University Library's Archives & Special Collections.
Access
The collection is open for research.
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Preferred Citation
The Francis L. Markey papers, PP-Markey, Santa Clara University Library Archives & Special Collections.
Processing Information
Guide created by Kristina Ranzolin in 2014. Guide encoded by Erin M. Louthen in 2014. Folder-level descriptive information
added by Daniela Baez in 2018.
Biographical History
Francis L. Markey was born in Decatur, Illinois, on October 6, 1908, and grew up in Stockton, California. He was ordained
a priest in 1937, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and spent his first several years as a priest in parishes in Albuquerque and Las
Vegas, then joined the U.S. Army Airforces at the outbreak of World War II, serving as the only chaplain in the Galapagos
Islands during the Pacific campaign.
After the war Father Markey was assigned as pastor of Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz, California. During his ministry there
he helped create Good Shepherd School, built the Christ Child Chapel in the Santa Cruz mountains, and served as editor of
the
Central California Register. In 1960 he was named as pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Capitola, California. During his time there he joined with another
parish, Star of the Sea, to create the Good Shepherd School in 1963. In 1968 he became the founding pastor of Resurrection
Church in Aptos, California, where he served until he retired in 1974.
After retirement Father Markey volunteered as a substitute priest in a variety of locations worldwide, served as the first
president of the Priests Senate in Monterey, California and helped organize the Monterey Bay Memorial and Funeral Society.
He lived nearby his former parishes in Santa Cruz, growing his own vegetables and fruit, baking his own bread, and maintaining
bee hives for honey. Reverend Monsignor Markey died at his home on July 16, 1999.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into five series: Series 1: "As Seen From Here" Newspaper Column, 1975-1986; Series II: Homilies,
1961-1998 (bulk 1962-1974); Series III: Personal Materials, Photographs & Ephemera, 1906-1999 (bulk 1930-1947); Series IV:
U.S. Army Airforces Materials, 1906-1990 (bulk 1930-1947); and Series V: Resurrection Church Materials, 1932-2009 (bulk 1967-1974).
Scope and Content
The Francis L. Markey papers, 1975-2009 (bulk 1975-1986), consist of materials spanning approximately sixty years of Fr. Markey's
service as a pastor and chaplain. The collection includes newspaper clippings of Markey's weekly column, "As Seen From Here,"
which was published in the
Cabrillo Times in Aptos, California and the
Green Sheet in Capitola, California for 10 years, nearly 600 working drafts of his typewritten homilies, materials detailing Resurrection
Church in Aptos, which he helped establish in 1968, and a variety of photographs and empheral items relating to his time as
an Army Airforces chaplain during WWII.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
American newspapers -- Aptos (Calif.)
American newspapers -- Capitola (Calif.)
Santa Clara University (Calif.)
United States. Army. Chaplain Corps
University of Santa Clara (Calif.)
Santa Clara College (Calif.)
Series I: "As Seen From Here" Newspaper Column, 116
1975-1986
Scope and Content
This series contains newspaper clippings of Father Markey's weekly column, "As Seen from Here." The series includes single
copies of the 1975-1977 columns that appeared in the Aptos, California publication
Cabrillo Times, as well as multiple copies of 1980-1983 columns that appeared in the Capitola, California publication
Green Sheet. The series also contains columns published in the
Green Sheet from 1980-1986. Most of the clippings have a printed or handwritten date on them, although there are some without a date.
In addition, the series includes a few newsletters and programs, a bookmark, and a copy of an article written about Father
Markey on his 90th birthday, among other materials. The subject matter of "As Seen from Here" varies each week, and the articles
are usually written in the style of a devotional. Popular subjects include politics, elections, family life, relationships,
holidays, science, religion, popular culture, homosexuality, current events, and California history. Father Markey's columns
regularly include literary and biblical references.
Box 1: "As Seen from Here" Newspaper Column, 121
1975-1983
Folder 1: Miscellaneous Materials about Fr. Markey and Resurrection Church,
1982-1986
Folder 2: Fr. Markey Obituary,
1999
Folder 3: News Column,
1975-1976
Folder 4: News Column,
1977
Folder 5: News Column,
1975-1977
Folder 6: News Column,
1980
Folder 7: News Column,
1981
Folder 8: News Column,
1982
Folder 9: News Column,
1982
Folder 10: News Column,
1983
Folder 11: News Column,
1983
Box 2: "As Seen from Here" Newspaper Column, 122
1984-1986
Folder 12: News Column,
1984
Folder 13: News Column,
1984
Folder 14: News Column,
1985
Folder 15: News Column,
1985
Folder 16: News Column,
1986
Folder 17: News Column,
1986
Series II: Homilies, 117
(1961-1998)
1962-1974
Scope and Content
This series consists of working drafts of Father Markey's homilies. The homilies are typewritten, composed using an outline
format, and often include Markey's handwritten notes in the margins. Each homily is about one to two pages in length and includes
the date that Markey gave the homily. The materials are organized into folders according to the liturgical calendar. Most
of the homilies were written for Sunday services. The series includes homilies given on the beginning of Advent, Christmas,
Easter, Lent, Pentecost, the fourth Sunday after Epiphany, the fifth Sunday of the year, the 15th Sunday of the year, the
16th Sunday of the year, the Sunday of the Feast of Christ the King, Trinity Sunday, and homilies given on various feast days.
The series also contains a bibliography of Markey's private book collection and a folder of receipts from various book sellers.
Box 3: Homilies, 123
(1961-1998)
1962-1974
Folder 18: Feast Days and Miscellaneous,
1964-1968
Folder 19: 16th Sunday of Year through 23rd Sundays (folder 1 of 2),
1961-1972
Folder 20: 16th Sunday of Year through 23rd Sunday (folder 2 or 2),
1961-1974
Folder 21: 24th Sunday of Year through Feast of Christ the King (folder 1 of 3),
1961-1974
Folder 22: 24th Sunday of Year through Feast of Christ the King (folder 2 of 3),
1961-1974
Folder 23: 24th Sunday of Year through Feast of Christ the King (folder 3 of 3),
1961-1973
Folder 24: Miscellaneous Correspondence, Notes and Homilies,
1998, & undated
Box 4: Homilies, 124
1961-1974
Folder 25: 5th Sunday of Year through Sunday before Lent,
1962-1974
Folder 26: Sundays of Lent (folder 1 of 2),
1961-1974
Folder 27: Sundays of Lent (folder 2 of 2),
1961-1974
Folder 28: Easter to Pentecost (folder 1 of 2),
1961-1974
Folder 29: Easter to Pentecost (folder 2 of 2),
1961-1974
Folder 30: Trinity Sunday through 15th Sunday of Year (folder 1 of 2),
1961-1974
Folder 31: Trinity Sunday through 15th Sunday of Year (folder 2 of 2),
1961-1973
Box 5: Homilies, 125
1961-1974
Folder 32: January 1 through 4th Sunday after Epiphany,
1962-1974
Folder 33: Sundays of Advent and Christmas,
1961-1974
Folder 34: The Private Book Collection of Francis L. Markey,
undated
Folder 35: "Issues Concerning Prolongation of Life, Ethical and Medical Norms", Gerald D. Coleman, S.J.,
1984
Folder 36: Project Homiletics,
1974
Folder 37: Books Inventory,
1960-1967
Series III: Personal Materials, Photographs & Ephemera, 118
(1906-1990)
1930-1947
Scope and Content
This series consists of various personal materials, photographs, and ephemera of Fr. Markey, including letters written by
Markey to his mother, letters written to Markey, a bound notebook, an ivory cincture, a pair of spectacles, souvenirs from
South America, an engraved pocket watch, and a small sewing kit. The photographs are primarily black and white and include
Markey and his mother, among other individuals. In addition, this series contains a framed, photographed portrait of a young,
perhaps teenage, Father Markey. An official photograph of a dinner hosted by the U.S. Army Catholic Chaplains' Association
for His Excellency Bishop John F. O'Hara, at the Hotel Commodore on May 21, 1940, is also included (Father Markey is pictured
in the front row, left of center).
Box 6: Personal Materials, Photographs & Ephemera, 126
1934-1964
Box 7: Personal Materials, Photographs & Ephemera, 128
(1932-2009)
1967-1974
Folder 39: Army Air Force Chaplain Papers, Forms, and Letters,
1942-1946
Folder 40: Misc. Letters, Postcards, and Clippings,
1906-1944
Folder 41: Misc. Papers,
1932-1950
Folder 42: Misc. Booklets,
1926, & undated
Folder 43: Misc. Papers and Booklets,
1933-1987
Folder 44: Misc. Papers/Booklets,
1943-1969
Series IV: U.S. Army Airforces Materials, 119
(1906-1990)
1930-1947
Scope and Content
This series consists of papers and materials chronicling Father Markey's service as a U.S. Army Airforces chaplain during
WWII, including Markey's medical forms and records, chaplain correspondence and military orders. The series also contains
materials collected by Markey's mother, including letters he wrote while in school and while in the service, birthday cards,
photographs of Markey at St. Paul's college, and photographs of Markey administering Mass to soldiers while stationed in the
Galapagos Islands.
Box 8: U.S. Army Airforces Materials, 127
(1906-1990)
1930-1947
Folder 45: Handkerchiefs, Resurrection Church,
undated
Folder 46: Sunday Bulletins, Resurrection Church, St. Joseph's Church,
1960-1973
Folder 47: Misc. Photos, "St. Ignatius in Manresa", "Pilgrim's Guide",
2006, & undated
Folder 48: Misc. Photos/Newspaper Clippings,
1932-1999
Folder 49: Santa Clara Football Guide,
1992
Folder 50: Santa Clara Magazine, Fall,
2009
Folder 51: Santa Clara Magazine, Winter,
2009
Series V: Resurrection Church Materials, 120
(1932-2009)
1967-1974
Scope and Content
This series consists primarily of materials related to Father Markey's service at Resurrection Church in Aptos, California
which he helped establish in 1968. The series contains church newsletters, photographs of Markey and his mother at various
church activities as well as photographs from Markey's time as Army Airforces chaplain.
Box 9: Resurrection Church Materials, 129
(1932-2009)
1967-1974