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Creator: Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1788/1839 Contributing Institution: Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Description: Meeting minutes from Holy Trinity, dating from 1788 to 1839. Much of the text is in German. Topics covered include but are not limited to: pew rents; election of trustees and committees; staff salaries; and management of the church buildings, cemetery and schools. A notable topic is the schism b... View Full Item at Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia -
Date: 1851-06-06 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Dr. H. Schindler of the k.k. Technical School in Brunn writes to Mendel, June 6, 1851, that with the recovery of the previous professor from illness, Mendel will no longer be needed to teach his courses. The Board expresses its gratitude and praises Mendel’s zeal. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1850-05-25 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Testimony by the director and professors of the gymnasium, May 25, 1850, for Mendel’s certification of application and morality. (It basically repeats the testimony in Spallek’s April 10 testimony). View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1847-07-15 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Due to a shortage of priests, making it difficult to celebrate daily Masses as needed, Abbott Napp requests permission of the bishop to ordain Mendel as sub-deacon, deacon and priest. He has completed his third year of theology with great success and “manifested a deep religious spirit”. Signed J... View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Creator: Graebner, Thomas. Date: 1925 Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Creator: First Moravian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1766 Contributing Institution: Moravian Archives Description: Titled in German, "Verzeichniß derer zum Brüder-Gemeinlein in Philadelphia Befindenden, bey Bruder David Nitschmanns Visitation vom 24 30. Januar. 1766," which translates to "List of those in the Brethren congregation in Philadelphia, at Brother David Nitschmann's visitation from January 24-30, 1... View Full Item at Moravian Archives -
Creator: First Moravian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1744/1768 Contributing Institution: Moravian Archives Description: Record of Philadelphia Moravians, their children and friends who died during the years 1744 to 1768. Many of the column headings in the catalog are in German, for which translations are provided: "No." (number), "Nahmen der Verschiedenen" (names of the deceased), "Nahmen der Eltern, der Eheleute ... View Full Item at Moravian Archives -
Creator: First Moravian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1757/1805 Contributing Institution: Moravian Archives Description: Burial plan of the God's Acre (cemetery) at Philadelphia First Moravian Church, bounded by Franklin and Vine Streets, from 1757 to 1805. Column headings translate as: Mägdlein and Mädgen (girls); Vereh[e]l[ichte] Schw[este]rn (married sisters, i.e. married women); Ledige Schw[este]rn (single sis... View Full Item at Moravian Archives -
Creator: First Moravian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1743/1822 Contributing Institution: Moravian Archives Description: This register dates from 1743 to 1822 and includes an extensive alphabetical index in the front of the book. Births and baptisms are then listed from page 1 to page 172, deaths and burials are listed from page 201 to page 302, and marriages are listed from page 305 to page 328. Note: Text on pag... View Full Item at Moravian Archives -
Date: 1854-01 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Report of the Zoological and Botanical Society in Vienna for Year 1854. Report on a note sent by Mendel regarding a dangerous insect causing damage in the vicinity of Brunn. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1853-01 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Report of the Zoological and Botanical Society in Vienna for Year 1853. A short excerpt by Mendel regarding butterfly larvae that are attacking radishes. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1850-04-10 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Ambrosius Spallek, director of the gymnasium, testifies on April 10, 1850 to Mendel’s success as an aspirant teacher and commends his “insistence on the morality of his students”. He is a “splendid example of priestly life”. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1868-04-07 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: A report of April 7, 1868, to the bishop by the First Chancery Commissioner, who with the Dean of the Cathedral Chapter, had been appointed by the Bishop to act as notaries for the election of Abbott of St. Thomas Monastery, attesting to Mendel’s election. After the election and investiture, he w... View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1849-10-04 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Letter of Abbott Napp to the bishop, Oct. 4, 1849, regarding Mendel’s appointment as assistant teacher at Znaim. He commends Mendel for leading a “disciplined religious life” and being studious, but he is not well suited for “care of souls” because seeing the sick and suffering cause an “invincib... View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1834/1848 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Document in Latin and German with no English translations. Mendel’s academic record with listing of courses, 1843-1848. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1852-01 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: 1852 Enumeration of courses in the sciences (including Anatomy and Physiology of Plants) that Mendel will pursue while at the University of Vienna. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: ????-08-23 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Letter from Mendel’s father Anthony, dated Aug. 23 (with no year), regarding his sister Theresa’s wedding scheduled for Oct. 12. Mendel’s parents hope he will be able to attend. He postponed his last visit because of his studies. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1849-09-28 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Letter of Governor Lasansky to Mendel, Sept. 28, 1849, appointing him to a new assistant teaching position at Znaim Gymnasium, to teach Latin, Greek and German Literature, and Mathematics. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1847-07-21 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Permission is granted by the bishop to Abbott Napp to ordain Mendel to the priesthood, given July 21, 1847. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1851-10-27 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Certificate issued Oct. 27, 1851 to Mendel while living in Vienna, good for four years, with dates for traveling from Vienna to Brunn and back. He is listed as a candidate in Physics and Natural History. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1846/1848 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Document in Latin with no English translation. Mendel’s academic report from his theological studies, 1845-1848. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1847-07-20 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Request to the bishop for Mendel’s ordination to the priesthood, stating same reasons as in #10. Time is too short to obtain permission in the usual way. Signed July 20, 1847. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1840-08-07 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Document in Latin with no English translation. It appears to be an academic record including each year 1835-1840, signed Aug. 7, 1840. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1875-11 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: An extract of a petition to the higher k.k. government of Moravia, dated Nov. 1875, in which Mendel argues that the church has no “public duty to contribute to the state for religious services.” He regrets that “duty and conscience compel him in the mentioned question to take a dissenting point o... View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1823-06-11 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Certification of Mendel’s successful completion of classes at the k.k. High School of Troppau for teaching and tutoring, signed July 31, 1838. All classes are marked as “very good” or “good”, qualifying him for a high recommendation as a private tutor. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1823-06-11 and 1838-02-12 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Certificate attesting to Mendel’s vaccination on June 11, 1823, signed by Dr. Joseph Lang, Feb. 12, 1838. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1879-04-10 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: From a petition to the k.k. Administration, dated April 10, 1879, Mendel protests the law that compels him to “give up the properties of the monastery” and resists it “because he would not cover himself with the disgrace to become a traitor of his own cause.” View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1884-01-07 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Jan. 7, 1884 Declaration of Death for Mendel, who died the day before at age 62 of heart trouble. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1868-04-14 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: The bishop writes on April 14, 1868, to inform the Baron of Mendel’s election on March 30 and that he transferred the church revenues to the new Abbott. The Bishop also provides a brief summary of Mendel’s career, including the fact that he “spent two years to improve his scientific knowledge at ... View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1870-01-31 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Abbot Mendel wrote a lengthy letter on Jan. 31, 1870 to inform the k.k. Administration that the monastery is not in a position to commit to installment payments of its outstanding debt to the Religion Fund. He lists reasons for the lack of funds and makes a case why “mercy” should be granted to t... View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: ????-10-25 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: A testimony about Mendel’s character as “one of the worthiest priests in Moravia” who finds “recreation in experimenting in the natural sciences.” It also lists some of his awards and honors. Dated only as Oct. 25, with no attribution for the author. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1868-05-03 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: May 3, 1868 Notification to the Bishop of the cognizance of His Majesty of the election of Mendel as Abbot. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1868-03-30, 1860-04-14, and 1860-04-15 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Reports in the local newspaper: March 30, 1868 relates Mendel’s election as Abbott from among twelve other priests. It states that Mendel was “highly esteemed in all circles of Brunn and not unknown in the scientific world”. April 14 and 15, 1860 reports Mendel’s installation by the Bishop of Bru... View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1860-04-13 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Accepting the invitation of the bishop, the abbott gives his blessing for his clergy to join the Society of Perpetual Adoration and Support for the Churches in the Diocese of Brunn, April 13, 1860. Mendel’s name is to appear on the register of clergy. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1871-09-12/1871-09-14 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Itinerary for Mendel’s trip to and from the Congress of the German Cultivators of Bees held Sept. 12-14, 1871 in Kiel. He was accompanied by Dr. Livansky. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1875 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: “Read before Chapter” in 1875, it seems to be Mendel’s notification that he is changing the personnel of various offices of the monastery, but the names have been redacted. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1870-12 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Document in German with no English translation, Oct. 13, 1870. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1860-04-16 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: The Fruit, Wine and Garden Cultivation Division of the Silesian Agriculture Society has elected Mendel as a juror for the Exposition of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables at the April 30-May 2, 1860 in Brunn. They hope he will accept as one of the twelve jurors listed. (The hand-written trans... View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library