Donnelly, Edward C. (Edward Calvin), 1861-1927
Dates
- Existence: 1861-03-17 - 1927-01-18
Biographical note
Edward Calvin Donnelly was born on March 17, 1861 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of Mary Ann (Connelly) Donnelly and John Donnelly, founder of the outdoor advertising company John Donnelly & Sons (1850). Edward C. Donnelly took over the business in 1882 when John Donnelly died. In 1891, he helped to found the Associated Bill Posters Association. He was active in many charitable and civic organizations, including the Boston Chamber of Commerce, the Clover Club, and the Catholic Union. He also served as trustee for the Union Institution for Savings. He married Mary Julia Mahoney and they had four children: John, Catherine, Mary Aline, and Edward C. Donnelly, Jr. He died in Boston on January 18, 1927.
Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John Donnelly & Sons records
Collection contains awards, business records, family papers, photographs, and scrapbooks related to the Massachusetts based outdoor advertising firm John Donnelly & Sons. Scrapbooks compose the largest series and consist mainly of newspaper clippings regarding both the company’s activities and advertising in general. Materials date from 1884 to 1998.
Collection is open for research; a portion is available digitally. Some materials are quite fragile; take care in handling. The photographs in box 46 are closed pending conservation review.
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