Roche, James Jeffrey, 1847-1908
Biographical Note
James Jeffrey Roche was born in Queens County, Ireland, and raised on Prince Edward Island. He attended St. Dunstan's College and moved to Boston in 1866. Roche became assistant editor (1883) and later editor (1890) of The pilot. He published poetry and other literary works, including a biography of John Boyle O'Reilly. He served as United States Consul in Italy and Switzerland.
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
"Comrade" and untitled poem, 1890 April 27, undated
Obituaries of James Jeffrey Roche published in periodicals, including La Tribune de Geneve, Boston Traveler, and Boston Herald; two poems written in Roche's hand, one entitled "The Comrade"; and a piece of paper with Roche's signature.
Collection is open for research; portions of the collection available digitally.
James Jeffrey Roche newspaper clippings, Boston Journal, April 4, 1908
James Jeffrey Roche newspaper clippings, Pilot and Argus suisse de la Presse, April 1908
James Jeffrey Roche obituary, Argus suisse de la Presse, undated
James Jeffrey Roche obituary, Boston Transcript, April 3, 1908
James Jeffrey Roche obituary, News-Democrat, April 4, 1908
James Jeffrey Roche letters
James Jeffrey Roche was an Irish-born American journalist, author and diplomat. The collection consists primarily of letters written to Roche. Most of the correspondence is between Roche and Theodore Roosevelt. Other correspondents include diplomats, politicians and literary figures.
Collection is open for research; portions of the collection available digitally.
Roche's autograph, 1887 August
Obituaries of James Jeffrey Roche published in periodicals, including La Tribune de Geneve, Boston Traveler, and Boston Herald; two poems written in Roche's hand, one entitled "The Comrade"; and a piece of paper with Roche's signature.
Collection is open for research; portions of the collection available digitally.
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