Papers and Publications of Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. (1960s – 2002) P a g e | 1
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Creator: Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J.
Title: Papers and Publications of Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J.
Dates: 1960s - 2005
Quantity: 5 Archival Boxes (approx. 1.3 linear feet)
Origin: These records were extant in the University Archives as of 2003.
Repository: Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections
Scope and Content Notes
This collection contains mainly press clippings and publications related to Father Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J., with only a few original papers. It includes: several photographs and some biographical information; a few original notes and papers; original articles and press clippings; several hard copy print publications, many of which relate directly to the history of the University. It spans the years (approximately) the late 1960s through 2005.
Brief Biographical Content
Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. (4 May 1929 - 14 June 2005) was a professor of mathematics at Fairfield University, who wrote numerous publications on mathematics, Jesuit history, and also the history of the university. He received his A.B. in Liberal Arts (1952) from Boston College, and one M.A. in Philosophy (1958) and a second M.A. in Theology (1962), both also from Boston College. He held an M.S. in Mathematics (1964) from Fordham University and an Ed. D. in Mathematical Education (1972) from the Columbia University Teaching College. In the Mathematics Department at Fairfield University, Father MacDonnell was an assistant professor from 1969 – 1978. He received tenure in 1972. He was an associate professor from 1978-1985, and from 1985 until his death was a full professor at Fairfield. His areas of expertise were geometry and the history of mathematics. Father MacDonnell is notable for having studied in Iraq on more than one occasion: he studied at Baghdad College from 1955-1958, and then at Al Hikma University in Baghdad from 1965-1969. He wrote several articles on that and many other subjects; he is also responsible for two displays at the university. The first is one of framed posters of Jesuit Postage Stamps which as of 2014 hangs in the library; the other is a realia display of 3-dimensional ruled surfaces which hangs in the renovated Bannow Science Center Atrium. His professional memberships included the Mathematical Association of America, the American Mathematical Society, and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, as well as the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He was also an active member in the Clavius Research Mathematicians. In 1986 he was named Teacher of the Year by Alpha Sigma Nu, the Fairfield chapter of the National Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The Fairfield University students dedicated the 1997 yearbook The Manor to Father MacDonnell.
Papers and Publications of Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. (1960s – 2002) P a g e | 2
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BOX AND FOLDER LIST
Box Number
Folder Title
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MacDonnell, Rev. Joseph F., S.J. – Photos and Biographical Info
1
MacDonnell, Rev. Joseph F., S.J. – Articles and Press Clippings – Folder #1
1
MacDonnell, Rev. Joseph F., S.J. – Articles and Press Clippings – Folder #2
1
MacDonnell, Rev. Joseph F., S.J. – Articles and Press Clippings – Folder #3
1
MacDonnell, Rev. Joseph F., S.J. – Jesuit Stamps Exhibit
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Spiritual Exercises: Retreat in Daily Life at Fairfield University (1998), by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. – Folder #1
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Spiritual Exercises: Retreat in Daily Life at Fairfield University (1998), by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. – Folder #2
3
If These Stones Could Speak: the Phenomenal Growth of Fairfield University’s Campus (1996), by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. – Folder #1
3
If These Stones Could Speak: the Phenomenal Growth of Fairfield University’s Campus (1996), by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. – Folder #2
3
If These Stones Could Speak: the Phenomenal Growth of Fairfield University’s Campus (1996), by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. – Folder #3
4
Why are the Fairfield University Buildings Names After Dead Jesuits? (1990) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. – Folder #1
4
Why are the Fairfield University Buildings Names After Dead Jesuits? (1990) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. – Folder #2
5
Ruled Surfaces (Nyselius Library Display) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. - December 1997
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Why are the Fairfield University Buildings Names After Dead Jesuits? (1990) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J.
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Companion of the Jesuits (1995) ) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J.; Jesuits by the Tigris (1994) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. – Folder #1
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Companion of the Jesuits (1995) ) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J.; Jesuits by the Tigris (1994) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. – Folder #2
5
Jesuit Family Album: Sketches of Chivalry from the Early Society (1997) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J.
6
Gospel Illustrations: a reproduction of the 153 images taken from Jerome Nadel's 1595 book Adnotationes et meditationes in evangelia
6
Pictorial biography of St. Ignatius Loyola - a reproduction of the sketches of Peter Paul Rubens originally published in 1609
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Jesuit stamp exhibit information; Why are the Fairfield University Buildings Names After Dead Jesuits? (1990) by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J.
Please note: the framed posters of the Jesuit Stamp Exhibit are at present housed in Special Collections.
