Collection Description:
This exhibit explores the life and legacy of Fr. Damen, who was born in the Netherlands in 1815, and came to America to become a Jesuit missionary in 1837. In 1857, he arrived in Chicago and founded Holy Family Parish on the city's near west side. In 1870, he founded St. Ignatius College next to Holy Family Church, and he served as its first president from 1870-1872. St. Ignatius was rechartered as Loyola University in 1909.
Collection URL:
http://libapps.luc.edu/digitalexhibits/s/arnold-j-damen-s-j/page/Home
Collection Type:
Managing Unit:
University Archives
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