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Local newspaper clipping featuring the long historical relationship between Gonzaga and the City of Spokane.

Biographical booklet published by Laurence Crosby a few years before Fr. Cataldo's death. The author's choice of title introduces a heroic, saintly theme regarding Cataldo's life and character.

Example, in working draft form, of the types of poetic tributes produced in honor of Fr. Cataldo's Diamond Jubilee.

Formal document signed by Father Nicholas Congiato, Cataldo's Superior while at Santa Clara, releasing him from obligation to the Jesuits' "Califonia Mission" in favor of the "Rocky Mountain Mission." This release was in direct response to an order…

Letter from Msgr. William Hughes, Director of the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions, to Fr. George Weibel, S.J., Jubilee organizer, providing an update on their joint fundraising efforts.

Printed form letter ("Christmas, 1927") from Msgr. William Hughes, Director of the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions, appealing for donations in honor of Fr. Cataldo's Jubilee. The letter is also endorsed by the Provincials of all five U.S. Jesuit…

Example of paean to Fr. Cataldo circulated in the Jubilee issue of the "Gonzaga Quarterly."

Early letter of Fr. Cataldo, requesting assignment as a missionary following ordination.

Early letter of Fr. Cataldo, requesting assignment as a missionary following ordination.

Last known letter of Fr. Cataldo, thanking a class of schoolchildren for remembering his Jubilee. In his own hand, he encourages some of them to become, like himself, an Indian missionary.