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Sweeney, Francis, 1916-2002

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1916-02-19 - 2002-04-25

Biographical Note

Jesuit, English professor, poet, author and founder of the Boston College Humanities Series.

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Authors collection

 Collection
Abstract

The Authors collection comprises various manuscripts created by notable historical figures between 1665 and 2005. The bulk of this collection dates from 1790 to 1900, and consists primarily of letters and lithographs. Notable correspondents represented in this collection include Charles Darwin, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Edward Everett Hale, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Florence Nightingale, Walker Percy, Wendell Phillips, John Ruskin, Alec Waugh, and William Wordsworth.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1665 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1790 - 1900

Boston College alumni papers

 Collection
Abstract

This collection documents the student experience at Boston College through materials collected and created by its alumni. Materials include autograph books, correspondence, course notebooks, drawings, ephemera, interviews, medals, needlepoint, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, speeches, student papers, photographs, and poems. Small, individual donations of alumni papers are grouped here for ease of discovery because they document a shared experience.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research; some items available digitally.

Dates: 1866 - 2008

Boston College Humanities Series director's records

 Collection
Abstract

These records include correspondence, manuscripts, financial records, scrapbooks, ephemera, newspaper clippings, and photographs documenting the first forty years of Boston College's Humanities Series and related lecture series. Materials also document director Francis W. Sweeney, SJ's lifelong relationship with prominent writers, theologians and academics of the 20th century.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1945 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1998

Martin Cyril D'Arcy, SJ collection

 Collection
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Martin Cyril D'Arcy, SJ, a twentieth-century British Jesuit scholar and theologian. Materials include correspondence, essays, and funeral memorabilia.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1940-1980, undated

Robert F. Drinan, SJ congressional papers

 Collection
Abstract

These papers document the legislative career of Robert F. Drinan, SJ, Democratic Representative in the U.S. House from the Massachusetts 3rd District (later the 4th) from 1971-1981. The collection includes correspondence, committee files, legislative files, campaign materials, district files, speeches, photographs, and audio and video recordings.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research, with the exception of the case files in Series V. The audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule reformatting.

The majority of the collection is stored offsite; advanced notice is required for retrieval.

Dates: 1967-1981

Robert F. Drinan, SJ pre- and post-congressional papers

 Collection
Abstract

Papers document Robert F. Drinan's career as an academic, lawyer, Jesuit, and social justice advocate. Materials cover his years before Congress as a faculty member and Dean of Boston College Law School, and his post-congressional years as a faculty member at Georgetown University Law Center.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research. Audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule reformatting.

The majority of the collection is stored offsite; advance notice is required for retrieval.

Dates: 1955-2007; Majority of material found within 1981 - 1995

Boston College collection of Thomas Merton

 Collection
Abstract

Intentionally assembled collection comprised of original manuscripts of books, essays, letters, and poems written by the Trappist monk, poet, and writer Thomas Merton.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1940-1986

Ignatius W. O'Connor collection

 Collection — Box MS.2002.041
Scope and Contents

The collection includes a copy of O'Connor's unpublished autobiography, a tribute written by Dr. Joseph R. Stanton eulogizing O'Connor and newspaper clippings.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1974 - 1981

Seán O'Faoláin collection

 Collection
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence to and from Seán O'Faoláin, manuscripts of stories which appeared in published form as Tales and Stories (1966) and clippings about O'Faoláin's autobiography Vive Moi!. The collection also includes a typed and annotated essay by Julia O'Faoláin.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1926-1969, undated

Frank Pakenham, Earl of Longford manuscripts

 Collection — Box 1
Scope and Contents

Consists of two corrected typescripts by Pakenham: Nixon: A Study in Extremes of Fortune and Kennedy.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: approximately 1980-1981

Shubert Theatre photographs

 Collection — Shared_box 7470: Series I; Series I; Series II; Series XIII; Series I; Series II
Scope and Contents

Nine photographs of Boston, Massachusetts's Shubert Theatre. Includes images of stagehands working backstage, audience members receiving programs and audience members standing in front of the building. The marque reads: "Bert Lahr - Dolores Gray - Two on the aisle."

Restrictions on access

Open for research.

Dates: probably 1952

Boston College collection of Edith Sitwell

 Collection
Abstract

This collection of papers concerns twentieth-century British poet and author Edith Sitwell. It is comprised of correspondence, manuscript drafts of poems and other writings, and an obituary.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1935 - 1964

Francis W. Sweeney, S.J. papers

 Collection
Abstract Articles, correspondence, ephemera, manuscripts, photographs documenting the religious and professional life of twentieth-century American author and educator Francis W. Sweeney, S.J. Correspondence includes letters from fellow Boston College faculty member J. A. Appleyard, as well as Thomas Merton, publishing companies, and members of the Sweeney family. Manuscript and published versions of many of Sweeney's articles, book reviews, monographs, and poems are included. Sweeney's career at...
Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research. One phonograph record has been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 1900-2001

Twice ordained: typescript

 Collection — Object BC.2001.015
Scope and Contents

Typed autobiography of Rev. John R. Willis, S.J.

Restrictions on access

Open for research.

Dates: approximately 1994