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O'Connell, William, 1859-1944

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1859 - 1944

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

William James McGarry, SJ, President's Office records

 Collection
Identifier: BC-2004-007
Abstract

The William James McGarry, SJ, President’s Office Records contain correspondence, photographs, financial statements, student applications, booklets, and ephemera documenting the work of William McGarry, SJ, eighteenth president of Boston College from 1937 to 1939.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1922 - 1944; Majority of material found within 1937 - 1939

William J. Murphy, SJ, President's Office records

 Collection
Identifier: BC-2004-078
Abstract

The William J. Murphy, SJ, President’s Office Records contain correspondence, memos, student applications, contracts, notes, brochures, and pamphlets documenting Murphy's term as the nineteenth president of Boston College. Murphy's presidency coincided with World War II, and these records also document the war's effects on campus military programs and funding.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1929 - 1948; Majority of material found within 1939 - 1945