The Arthur E. Jones, S.J. fonds reflects Father Jones personal life and his roles as historian, researcher, editor, and writer during his tenure as archivist at the Archives du Collège Sainte-Marie in Montreal from 1882 to 1918. The fund, dating from 1853 to 1918, consists largely of textual documents, including correspondence, postcards, memorabilia, clippings, bound writings, diplomas, publications, and other related printed material. Arthur E. Jones’s personal records encompass his religious education during his novitiate in Angers, France, including his personal passport, devotion vows, and letters to his mother Lucy Catherine Macdonell. They also include records such as his priesthood ordination certificate, travel permits provided by members of the Jesuits, and letters attesting to his affiliation with various associations. The fonds also contains biographical notes on Arthur E. Jones’s obituary written by F. Melançon, funeral arrangements for him at the Gesù Church in 1918 and letters pertaining to genealogical research on his family.

In addition, the fonds documents Father Jones’s active involvement in supplying documentation and publications on the Jesuits Estates Act, as well as debates between 1888 and 1889. Correspondence to Father Jones from Reuben Gold Thwaites and the Burrows publishers confirm his contribution to the publication of the Jesuits Relations and Allied Documents. Other records within the fonds relate to Father Jones’s inquiries, transcriptions, documentation and publications about the history of the Jesuits in New France and during the suppression of the Society of Jesus. The fonds also includes ephemera and certificates related to the Jesuit exhibit prepared by Arthur E. Jones for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904. Finally, the fonds comprises documents such as letters, copies, fieldwork journals, notes and other records reflecting his studies on the Jesuit missions among the Huron-Wendat nation, as well as the sites of the Jesuit martyrs which served for his publication in the 1902 Annual Archaeological Report. The fonds also contains material related to the research, publication, and reception of his work, “8endake Ehen or Old Huronia” in 1908-1909. An unpublished manuscript written by Arthur E. Jones, S.J. on the Wyandots is also included.

Various materials scattered throughout Arthur E. Jones’s fonds include photographs, blueprints, maps, technical and artistic drawings, sketches, and Father Jones’s personal objects, along with four printing plates. Photographs depict Arthur E. Jones’s portraits taken at different moments in his life, including those of his LLD graduation ceremony at the University of Toronto in 1913. Other photos are related to Arthur E. Jones’s family portraits, landscapes sites, as well as one photo of Father Jones’s life as a professor at St. Francis Xavier College in New York, between 1874 and 1875. Arthur E. Jones’s drawings showcase his artistic skills developed during his lifetime.

La collection comprend des documents associés aux activités des jésuites du Canada en Nouvelle-France. La grande majorité de ces documents sont des transcriptions effectués par Félix Martin, s.j. et les archivistes qui l’ont suivi au Collège Sainte-Marie. Les documents formant la collection témoignent de leur utilisation et création en tant que documents de recherche. Par conséquent, en plus d’offrir de l’information sur les jésuites en Nouvelle-France, la collection est caractérisé par le processus de développement de connaissances sur les jésuites en Nouvelle-France effectué à partir de 1840. Ces transcriptions comprennent de la correspondance de Charles Garnier, s.j. (1605-1649), Paul Raguenau, s.j. (1608-1680), Paul Le Jeune, s.j. (1613-1664), Barthélémy Vimont, s.j. (1594-1667) et autres jésuites présents au Canada au 17e siècle. La collection inclue également des notes biographiques sur les martyres canadiens, sur les missions jésuites en Huronie, y compris des cartes et notes géographiques. La collection comprend aussi des ménologes d’Isaac Jogues, s.j. (1607-1646) Charles Lallement, s.j. (1587-1674), Noël Chabanel, s.j. (1613-1649), Jacques Bonin, s.j. (1617-1659) et Florent Bonnemer, s.j. (1600-1683). De plus, la collection inclue des copies de Relations, de 1634 à 1668.

En plus des notes de recherche et des manuscrits concernant les jésuites de la Nouvelle-France transcrits par les pères jésuites, la collection contient de la correspondance de Félix Martin, s.j. ainsi que ses recherches, et documents compilés, sur Kateri Tekakwitha. Ces documents de père Martin datent de 1848 jusqu’à 1880.

The fonds contains records pertaining to the spiritual life of Daniel Hannin, S.J. As a lifelong advocate for adult education in Indigenous communities, Father Hannin’s fonds includes several bound essays and theses on the topic. It also includes correspondence between Father Hannin and religious and academic colleagues. Brochures and newsletters from the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre, Campion College, and other groups and institutions demonstrate Father Hannin’s involvement in both spiritual and educational life wherever he went. Finally, a number of photos depict Father Hannin over the course of his life, from earlier graduation portraits to celebrations with friends later in life.

The collection documents the life and activities of Eugene Papineau, S.J. The collection reflects Father’s Papineau presence in Northern Ontario, particularly at Wikwemikong on Manitoulin Island. The collection includes biographical information on Father Papineau, as well as correspondence written by and about him. It also contains photographs that testify to his activities in Northern Ontario, as well as portraits.

The fonds documents the activities of the St. Regis Mission in Ahkwesáhsne, and the relations and encounters of Jesuit priests with Kanien’kehá:ka people in the region. It contains records created, collected, and accumulated by the Jesuits in Ahkwesáhsne. The records include correspondence, books and manuscripts, pamphlets and booklets, dictionaries and lexicons, financial documents, newspaper clippings, and bulletins and records on the St. Regis church and community life. It includes photographs of Jesuit priests involved in the community and photographs of the St. Regis church. The fonds also includes Kanien’kehá:ka family photographs. The records range from 1806 to 1984.

The fonds is organized into the following six series:

Grammars, dictionaries, and lexicons
St. Regis Mission church and community life
Church’s sermons, prayers, and catechisms
Kateri Tekakwitha
Correspondence, manuscripts, and journals
Financial and administrative records

The collection contains original correspondence written by Jean-François Chambon, S.J. in the 1890s, as well as an 1884 typed account of Father Chambon’s time at Garden River addressed to the Superior. The collection also includes lumber receipts and other lists of materials, as well as photocopies of biographical material pertaining to Father Chambon.

This fonds provides information on the history of the Fort William Mission and the surrounding area. It contains historical brochures and diaries about the Fort William Mission. It documents the missionary activities of the region. It also provides an account of Jesuit activities with the Indigenous communities in the area, including marriage licenses, lease agreements, and various contracts.

The fonds contains some correspondence of Nicolas Fremiot, S.J., detailing his activities in the region, as well as other correspondence by Jesuit priests involved in the Northern Ontario missions.

The collection contains records that attest to his religious life, including invitations and articles pertaining to his celebration of 60 years in the Society of Jesus, Province of Upper Canada newsletters, newspaper articles about his religious career, handwritten notes on the unveiling of a monument dedicated to him, and memorial cards.

Many of the records in the collection pertain to Father Cadot’s years in the Northern Missions, including a bound collection of hand-transcribed memoires recounting his experiences there compiled by Father Rolland. It also includes a scrapbook of photos of Father Cadot at Chippewa and Guelph in the 1930s, some featuring community members, and newspaper clippings. Some correspondence from the 1930s between Father Cadot and fellow Jesuits during his time at Chippewa Hill can also be found in the collection, as well as a typed account of his time at Cape Croker and Saugeen, written by him. It also includes postcards from Cape Croker.

The collection contains a Jesuit Brothers’ Supplementary Bulletin with information pertaining to his religious career. The collection includes both original letters and some photocopies of letters written by and to Brother Jennesseaux from the 1860s to 1880s, to Collège Saint-Marie in Montreal, Guelph, Ontario, and Manitoulin Island, both in French and English.

The collection contains records pertaining to the religious life of Joseph-Marie Couture, S.J. As the man credited with introducing aviation to Northern Ontario, a number of records pertaining to flight and his aircraft can be found in the collection: correspondence between Father Couture and the Provincial concerning his plane, flight-related budgets and expense lists, newspaper articles and books written during and after his life about his story of flight, and a number of photographs of Father Couture and various community members with his plane.

His long career at Longlac and Lake Nipigon, Ontario is demonstrated by a substantial amount of correspondence reporting to other Jesuits about his experience, as well as requesting supplies and detailing logistics. While the bulk of the correspondence is in letter format, the collection also comprises a number of telegraphs sent to Father Couture commemorating his silver Jubilee (indicating 25 years in the Society of Jesus). Additionally, the collection contains a small number of his personal belongings, including a mass book, Longlac paraphernalia like brochures, and several diplomas and certificates.

Many of the records pertain to the aftermath of Father Couture’s death: photographs of his tomb-unveiling ceremony, commemorative articles and scrapbooks produced by colleagues and friends, and telegraphs sent to his contemporaries in Longlac expressing condolences for his passing can all be found in the collection.