[A collection of handwritten sermons in Sinhala, some in French, probably originating from Chilaw in the first decade of the 20th Century. ]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 454 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-37.5cm, W-23.5cm, D-4cm. Condition of original material: Dilapidated Condition.
[A collection of documents emanating mainly from the Archdiocese of Colombo under Mgr. Melizan: on schools; and also several printed circular letters. (1897-1911)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 742 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-34.5cm, W-23cm, D-5.5cm. Condition of original material: Fragile.
[Collection of some requests and petitions addressed to the Jaffna Bishop Mgr. Guyomar and written from various parishes. Some refer to the Moopu. (1940)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 76 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-35.7cm, W-25cm, D-0.8cm. Condition of original material: Partly rat-eaten.
[A collection of handwritten or typewritten recommendation letters collected at the Jaffna Bishop's House. (1928-1933)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 373 pages, including some plans. Size and dimensions of original material: H-34.1cm, W-21cm, D-2.3cm. Condition of original material: Worm-eaten and dilapidated condition.
[Letters from suppliers in Colombo region addressed to the Bishop and other priests in Jaffna Bishop's House and related to the 'Oeuvres' (specially La Chapelle-Montligeon, France). (1941-1942)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 240 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-32.2cm, W-25.5cm, D-0.8cm.