Dr. Peter F. Moylan records MC 54
Dr. Peter F. Moylan was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania on July 12, 1860. Moylan studied at Wilkes-Barre Academy and later enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1887. Soon after graduation he served his residency in St. Mary's Hospital where he later assumed the charge of t...
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Dr. Peter F. Moylan was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania on July 12, 1860. Moylan studied at Wilkes-Barre Academy and later enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1887. Soon after graduation he served his residency in St. Mary's Hospital where he later assumed the charge of the surgical department. On May 4, 1904, Moylan married Miss Nellie A. Drislane of Philadelphia. The couple had three children; Peter F. Moylan Jr., Agnes Margaret Moylan, and Helen Moylan who died while still very young. Moylan eventually led a life that made him a prominent Catholic layman and an esteemed physician. For instance, in 1909, Moylan was made medical director of St. Vincent's Home and Maternity Hospital. He also served as a visiting physician of St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Mary's and Misericordia Hospitals. In terms of his Catholic accomplishments, Moylan was made a Knight of St. Gregory by Pope Benedict XV in June of 1917. On September 27, 1922, Pope Pius XI elevated Moylan to the rank of Knight Commander. Moylan died in 1931 at the age of 70. The Dr. Peter F. Moylan Records, 1770-1917, primarily consists of materials related to Moylan’s knighthood by the Pope in 1917. The collection includes correspondence, newsclippings, and a dedication. The collection also contains one series that is somewhat out of scope, Official Legal Documents. This series is included in order to maintain provenance. The series, Official Legal Documents, contains 19th century mortgages, bonds, receipts, deeds, warrants, etc. The archives can only speculate that the official documents were collected as a result of previous land/property ownership by his wife, Nellie Drislane or by Moylan himself. |
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Moylan_Peter Dr. Peter F. Moylan records MC 54 Finding aid prepared by Processing Intern, Hoang Tran Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center 100 E. Wynnewood Rd. Wynnewood, PA 2013 February This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2016-03-23T08:47-0400 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Dr. Peter F. Moylan records MC 54 Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center 0.5 Linear feet ; 1 box 1770-1917; bulk 1917 Dr. Peter F. Moylan was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania on July 12, 1860. Moylan studied at Wilkes-Barre Academy and later enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1887. Soon after graduation he served his residency in St. Mary's Hospital where he later assumed the charge of the surgical department. On May 4, 1904, Moylan married Miss Nellie A. Drislane of Philadelphia. The couple had three children; Peter F. Moylan Jr., Agnes Margaret Moylan, and Helen Moylan who died while still very young. Moylan eventually led a life that made him a prominent Catholic layman and an esteemed physician. For instance, in 1909, Moylan was made medical director of St. Vincent's Home and Maternity Hospital. He also served as a visiting physician of St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Mary's and Misericordia Hospitals. In terms of his Catholic accomplishments, Moylan was made a Knight of St. Gregory by Pope Benedict XV in June of 1917. On September 27, 1922, Pope Pius XI elevated Moylan to the rank of Knight Commander. Moylan died in 1931 at the age of 70. The Dr. Peter F. Moylan Records, 1770-1917, primarily consists of materials related to Moylan’s knighthood by the Pope in 1917. The collection includes correspondence, newsclippings, and a dedication. The collection also contains one series that is somewhat out of scope, Official Legal Documents. This series is included in order to maintain provenance. The series, Official Legal Documents, contains 19th century mortgages, bonds, receipts, deeds, warrants, etc. The archives can only speculate that the official documents were collected as a result of previous land/property ownership by his wife, Nellie Drislane or by Moylan himself. Moylan, Peter F. , 1860-1931 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note Items in the series Knights of St. Gregory Dedication and Official Legal Documents contain records that are in fragile condition. Researchers should request the assistance of the archivist on staff; however, please note that the archives has the right to limit the use of these materials in order to preserve the integrity of the records. Scope and Contents note The Dr. Peter F. Moylan Records, 1770-1917, primarily consists of materials related to Moylan’s knighthood by the Pope in 1917. This small collection includes correspondence, newsclippings, and a dedication. The collection also contains one series that is somewhat out of scope, Official Legal Documents. This series is included in order to maintain provenance. The series, Official Legal Documents, contains 19th century mortgages, bonds, receipts, deeds, warrants, etc. Records in this series seem to be collected as a result of previous land/property ownership by his wife, Nellie Drislane or by Moylan himself. For instance, one file in the series contains Moylan's wife's maiden name, Drislane. Please note that items in this series are very old and fragile which may require the assistance of the archive staff. Use of some items may be limited or even restricted in order to maintain the integrity of our archival materials. Please ask archive staff if you are unsure. Biographical/Historical note Previously prepared by Robert Mulligan. 133 Price Collection Dr. Peter Moylan was a doctor of medicine who lived in Philadelphia. It is this city where he raised a respectable family of two children. Agnes Margaret and Peter Francis respectively with his wife. Their daughter Helen died an early death. Throughout his life, Dr. Moylan believed in a strong, united community and he showed that to the number of people with whom he knew. On May 3rd, 1917, Dr. Moylan was elevated to the status of knighthood as the distinguished Knights of St. Gregory. In June of the same year, he was also, in addition to his elevation to knighthood, enrolled among the brothers and sisters of the Order of the St. Augustine by a special indulgence by the Holy See. This favor was bestowed upon him for reasons stemming from his generosity of his time and his natural caring instinct that he had in his ministry of healing the sick of the community in particularly, the leaders of the Catholic Church and the Order of St. Augustine. Through his profession, he had the privilege of becoming good friends with two Archbishops of Philadelphia. They were Archbishops Patrick John Ryan and Edmond F. Prendergast D.D. He also had the privilege to know other bishops of foreign countries. They were Archbishops John Joseph McCort of Altoona; Giovanni Vincezo Bangano of Puerto Rico, who as later consecrated Cardinal; and Pope Benedict XV. All in all, Dr. Moylan showed his community good example of a Christian Lifestyle. Processing Information note This collection was previously processed by the Ryan Memorial Library. The Philadelphia Archdiocese Historical Research Center (PAHRC) believed the collection needed to be reprocessed in order to promote basic preservation standards as well as provide researchers with an electronic finding aid. As a result, in February 2013, our processing intern, Hoang Tran, reprocessed the collection. Conditions Governing Use note There are no restrictions to use this collection. Please note that copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Conditions Governing Access note There are no restrictions to access this collection. Please note that the archives reserves the right to restrict access to materials of sensitive nature. Arrangement note The Dr. Peter Moylan Records are arranged into five series. The first series, Correspondence, has four subseries. The fifth series, Official Legal Documents, is arranged by the recipient of the document(s). Series I.Correspondence subseries a. Congratulations from Hierarchy subseries b. Congratulations from Colleagues subseries c. Congratulations by Telegram subseries d. Medical Issues Series II. Newsclippings Series III. Spiritual Message Series IV. Knights of St. Gregory Dedication Series V. Official Legal Documents Preferred Citation note Cite as: [Indicate cited item or series here], Dr. Peter F. Moylan Records (MC 54), Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center. Custodial History note Accession number 1990.058 Correspondence Deeds Telegrams Series I. Correspondence 1917 Subseries Ia. Congratulations from Hierarchy 1 1 1917 Scope and Contents note Subseries consists of three letters of congratulations from Archbishop John Bonzano, Bishop W.A. James O. A.A., Bishop J. McCort. Subseries Ib. Congratulations from colleagues 1 2-3 1917 Scope and Contents note Subseries consists of two folders of congratulatory correspondence adressed to Moylan. Correspondents include but not limited to members of the Church, friends, colleagues, etc. Subseries Ic. Congratulations by telegram 1 4 1917 Scope and Contents note Subseries consists of four Western Union Telegrams extending congratulations to Dr. Moylan. Subseries Id. Medical issues 1 5 1918 Scope and Contents note Subseries contains one letter dealing with a medical problem addressed to Miss Aloysis Bayer of Philadelphia; March 24, 1918. Series II. Newsclippings 1 6 undated Scope and Contents note Series consists of cut-out newsclippings in the form of poems, letters, and articles on Dr. Moylan's recognition. Also includes two invitation cards dated 1911. Materials in this series are pasted onto black construction paper and there is no indication of exact dates but most likely derived from the the 1910s. Series III. Spiritual message 1 7 undated Scope and Contents note Series contains one short printed letter composed by Moylan to be received by his two children, Agnes Margaret and Peter Francis. Subject matter seems to be regarding his eminent death or what Moylan will leave for his children when he dies. Series IV. Knights of St. Gregory Dedication 1 8 1917 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note Item is folded and the condition is brittle. Please take extra precaution when handling this item. Also note, the archives has the right to limit the use of this material in order to maintain preservation standards. Scope and Contents note Series includes one small formal letter recognizing Moylan's elevation to the status Knight of St. Gregory, May 3, 1917; and one large certificate (fragile) of Moylan's elevation to the status Knight of St. Gregory. Series V. Official legal documents 1770-1883 Biographical/Historical note The archives is unsure as to why the collection includes records found in this series. The archives can only speculate that the official documents were collected as a result of previous land/property ownership by his wife, Nellie Drislane or by Moylan himself. For instance, one file in the series contains Moylan's wife's maiden name, Drislane. Arrangement note Materials in this series are arranged by recipient of the official document. Scope and Contents note This series consists of official 19th century legal documents such as deeds, contracts, bonds & warrants, receipts, leases, mortgages, certificates, etc. Philip Hartman 1 9 circa 1820 Peter Summons 1 10 circa 1770-1780 Elliott Gregson 1 11 circa 1820-1860 Dennis Drislane 1 12 circa 1880 The Monitor Building and Loan Association 1 13 circa 1875 Elizabeth Levy 1 14 circa 1875-1876 Elizabeth Weckerly 1 15 circa 1820 Thomas W. Moore 1 16 circa 1875 Carroll Building Association 1 17 circa 1857 Patrick Casey 1 18 circa 1857-1858 Daniel Frowart 1 19 circa 1842-1857 Francis Falls, Miles Carr, John Muleany 1 20 1858-1883 |