[Miscellaneous letters and documents to and from the Propagation of the Faith in Rome - general informations and peculiar letters related to the Jaffna Diocese. (1893-1950)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 606 pages, including several printed booklets and also 2 parchments with lead medals. Size and dimensions of original material: H-32cm, W-25.2cm, D-5cm. Condition of original material: Some letters are in a dilapidated condition. The 2 parchments are partly rat-eaten.
[Set of official letters (1923-1928) addressed to the successive Jaffna Bishops Mgr. Brault and Mgr. Guyomar, and some answers. They concern Propagation of the Faith (Rome), Oeuvres de la Sainte-Enfance (Paris), or Apostolic Delegation (Bangalore). ]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 112 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-35.7cm, W-26.5cm, D-1.3cm. Condition of original material: Fragile.
[A small set of accounting reports (Balance Sheet) concerning the Jaffna Diocese (1941-1942) with 2 printed Circular Letters from Bishop of Chilaw and by Archbishop of Colombo. ]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 48 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-35.4cm, W-24.3cm, D-0.7cm. Condition of original material: Dilapidated Condition.
[Set of letters addressed to Jaffna Bishop Mgr. Guyomar concerning mainly educational affairs. Some letters dealing with Holy Family Convent. (1934-1940)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 80 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-35.1cm, W-24.4cm, D-0.8cm. Condition of original material: Badly worm-eaten.
[A series of letters sent by the Propagation of the Faith (United States) to successive Jaffna Bishops Mgr. Joulain, Mgr. Brault, and Mgr. Guyomar. (1918-1940)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 412 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-35.4cm, W-22.2cm, D-2.3cm. Condition of original material: Fragile.
[Set of letters addressed to the Jaffna Bishop Mgr. Guyomar and sent mainly by official religious bodies such as the OMI (Rome), the St. Thomas Monastery (South India), the Propagation of the Faith (Rome), etc. (1927-1939)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 302 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-35.5cm, W-25.5cm, D-2.4cm. Condition of original material: Worm-eaten and dilapidated condition.
[Edifying drama printed in France's Poitou patois. Followed by a few letters concerning cultural exhibitions. ]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 unbound volume containing 78 pages and including several photos of the drama. Size and dimensions of original material: H-35.5cm, W-24.2cm, D-0.5cm. Condition of original material: Fragile.
