Edward P. Doyle, O.P., 1907-1997, a member of the Providence College faculty from 1941-1954. During a leave of absence for military service Father Doyle served as a World War II U.S. Army Chaplain. As a member of the 104th Infantry Division, Father Doyle was present at the liberation of the concentration camp in Nordhausen, Germany.
The collection is made up of photographs, text documents, and a single audio file. The most notable photographs in the collection depict the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Nordhausen, Germany. These photographs are unsettling and caution is advised to viewers. Other photographs in the collections show images of Father Doyle throughout his life. The text documents in the collection are from Father Doyle's personal papers and include obituaries, correspondence, clippings, and Providence College-related archival documents.
The collection is made up of photographs, text documents, and a single audio file. The most notable photographs in the collection depict the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Nordhausen, Germany. These photographs are unsettling and caution is advised to viewers. Other photographs in the collections show images of Father Doyle throughout his life. The text documents in the collection are from Father Doyle's personal papers and include obituaries, correspondence, clippings, and Providence College-related archival documents.
Digital Document
1987-11-12
Lists Father Doyle's date of birth, date of ordination, primary and secondary schools, seminari…
Digital Document
1984-05-13
New York Times article about Normandy, France and D-Day during World War II
Digital Document
Outline includes birth, family history and education
Digital Document
Outline includes birth, family history, education, and work history
Digital Document
1943-08-26
Father Doyle takes oath as chaplain in the Army
Digital Document
1996-12-05
Article about Providence College's Holocaust Awareness Day featuring Father Doyle
Digital Document
1997-02
Article about Providence College's Holocaust Awareness Day featuring Father Doyle
Digital Document
2000-22
Article about the Phillips Memorial Library photo exhibit featuring Father Doyle's Nordhausen C…
Digital Document
1982-06-12
Article about Father Doyle
Digital Document
1982-06-12
Article about Father Doyle
Digital Document
1995-04-26
Rhode Island Interfaith Commemoration of Yom Hashoah v'HaGevurah Holocaust and Heroism Memorial…
Digital Document
1981
The event was titled 'For the Dead and the Living We Must Bear Witness' by Elie Wiesel. Fa…
Digital Document
1981
The event was titled 'For the Dead and the Living We Must Bear Witness' by Elie Wiesel. Fa…
Digital Document
1985-04-14
Rally held at the State House as part of Holocaust Commemorative Week from April 14-21.
Digital Document
1945
A Mother's Day card noting Father Doyle's prayer to solider's mothers
Digital Document
1945
A Mother's Day card noting Father Doyle's prayer to solider's mothers
Digital Document
1997-04-15
Father Doyle's funeral mass at the Prior of Saint Thomas Aquinas
Digital Document
1943-08-28
Father Doyle enlists on Providence College campus
Digital Document
1945
Father Doyle's Bronze Star Medal Citation describing his meritorius service during World War II
Digital Document
1997-04-12
Father Doyle obituary card with prayer on back
Digital Document
1905-04-26
A list of Father Doyle's education and work experience
Digital Document
1981-10-27
Father Doyle's speech at the International Liberators Conference
Digital Document
2007-03-15
Lists Father Doyle's family tree
Digital Document
1988-04-14
Article about a Holocaust remembrance gathering at Temple Emanu-El in Providence. Father Doyle spoke…
Digital Document
1944-12-15
Crier update that mentions Father Doyle in Aachen, Germany
Digital Document
1945-04-13
Crier update with mention of Father Doyle in Cologne, Germany
Digital Document
1945-06-09
Crier update with info on Father Doyle in Germany
Digital Document
1983-11
Coles offers insight on how to teach the Holocaust to children
Digital Document
1983-21
Excerpt from 104th Infantry Division soldier describing Nordhausen
Digital Document
1989-11-23
Obituary notice of Thomas Doyle, brother of Father Doyle
Digital Document
1982-03-30
Article about a commemoration of Holocaust victims happening at the Jewish Community Center in Provi…
Digital Document
1943-09-09
Father Doyle is honored before he leaves for war