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John O'Malley, SJ The First Jesuits. Boston: Harvard University Press, 1993.
An excellent history of the formation and early activities of the Jesuits.
The Olive
The Olive
"The Olive" is a humorous take on the life and influence of Ignatius of Loyola.
At Canisius, all Freshmen and Transfer students generally see this video at least once. Despite it's lighthearted synopsis, it captures the essentials of St. Ignatius' importance to Jesuit Higher Education.
The Jesuit Relations
The Jesuit Relations
The Jesuit Relations are a series of reports from Jesuit missionaries operating in Northeastern North America during the Colonial Period. They offer a wealth of anthropological insights on Native Americans, and also a window on the lives of Jesuit missionaries.