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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: 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: 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: 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: ????-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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 1868-04-14 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: 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: 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: 1868-03-30 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Document in Latin with no English translation. A tabulation of the vote taken on March 30, 1868 for the new Abbott of St. Thomas Monastery, showing Mendel having won decisively. 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 -
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 1850-04-17 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Mendel’s short autobiography submitted April 17, 1850, the Royal and Imperial Testing Commission according to the order of the Ministry of Culture. (Includes the usual hand-written translation and a typed translation). 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 -
Date: 1843-09-27 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Abbot Cyril Francis Napp of the Augustinian Monastery of St. Thomas in Brunn in Moravia, informs the bishop that Mendel has been received into the novitiate, signed Sept. 22, 1843. Mendel’s moral conduct has been “irreproachable”. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Date: 1843-07-14 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Letter of recommendation for Mendel as an excellent candidate for the monastery, signed by Friedrich Franz, July 14, 1843. Mendel obtained “splendid results” in his study of philosophy and is willing to improve his knowledge of the Bohemian language during his theological studies. 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: 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: 1822-07-20 and 1834-09-12 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Certification of Mendel’s baptism on the day of his birth, July 20, 1822, in the Church of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul in Heinzendorf. Certificate of Baptism signed by Pastor John Schreiber, Sept. 12, 1834, for the occasion of Mendel’s entrance to the k.k. Gymnasium of Troppau. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library -
Creator: Ward, Thomas Date: 2008-01 Contributing Institution: Thomas More University Benedictine Library Description: Introduction document to the Bishop Howard "Gregor Mendel Collection" written by Thomas More University Archivist Thomas Ward. View Full Item at Thomas More University Benedictine Library