Donnelly, Edward C., Jr. (Edward Calvin), 1907-1972
Dates
- Existence: 1907-04-09 - 1972-10-15
Biographical note
Edward C. Donnelly, Jr. was born in Dedham, Massachusetts on April 9, 1907, to Edward C. and Mary J. Donnelly. He attended the Canterbury School and Harvard University, leaving in 1927 to take over the family business, John Donnelly & Sons. In 1934, he was named Lieutenant Colonel in the National Guard and appointed to the staff of Massachusetts Governor James Michael Curley's staff. In 1935, he married Curley's daughter Mary. They were divorced in 1943. He married Sheila Frances Odom in 1945 and was divorced from her in 1962. His third and last marriage was to Mary E. Donnelly. He had six sons: Brian, Edward, Frederick, Gregory, Shaun, and Stephen. Edward C. Donnelly, Jr. was a founder of the Outdoor Advertising Association and served as chairman of the board, in addition to being active in many charities. He died in Miami Beach, Florida, on October 15, 1972.
Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier
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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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