Roche, James Jeffrey, 1847-1908
Person
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 1 Collection or Record:
James Jeffrey Roche letters
Collection
Abstract
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.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research; portions of the collection available digitally.
Dates:
1870-1915, (bulk 1889-1908); Majority of material found within 1889 - 1908
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