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Callanan, Patrick Henry

 Person

Biographical Note

Patrick H. Callanan was born on February 4, 1855 in New York City. He entered Boston College on September 13, 1869 and graduated on June 28, 1877 as part of Boston College's first graduating class. In 1880, Callanan was ordained to the priesthood at St. Joseph's Seminary in Troy, New York. Beginning 1881, he served as priest to several parishes in the Boston area. He died on October 29, 1933.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Patrick Callanan scrapbook

 Collection — Object BC.2002.079
Scope and Contents

The scrapbook includes newspaper clippings (mostly poetry), programs, brochures and other ephemera. It also includes a few passages written in Callanan's own hand. Much of the material relates to music, theater, religious and oratorical activities sponsored by Boston College.

Restrictions on access

Open for research. Fragile; use care in handling.

Dates: 1869 - 1913; Majority of material found within 1869 - 1877