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Sheehan, James T. (James Thomas), 1893-1954

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1893-05-15 - 1954-03-24

Biographical Note

James T. Sheehan was born in 1893 in Boston, Massachusetts and joined the Boston Police Department in 1920. Sheehan had a successful career in law enforcement and ultimately earned the rank of Deputy Superintendent. He died in 1954.

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Helen Thomasina Sheehan collection of James T. Sheehan

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2002-030
Abstract

This collection documents the personal and professional life of Boston Police Deputy Superintendent James T. Sheehan. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs, certificates, correspondence, and an unpublished biography of Sheehan written by his daughter Helen Thomasina Sheehan, S.N.D.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1916-1988