Honorary Degree from Boston College, 1987 May 19
Dates
- Creation: 1987 May 19
Scope and Contents
Materials from Sweeney’s early life including monthly reports from St. Mary’s High School; College of Holy Cross rules and regulations; a letter of acceptance to the Society of Jesus; invitations and prayers cards for Sweeney’s ordination to the priesthood; passports; business cards and invitations; and news articles about Sweeney. This series also contains Sweeney’s diaries; a publications record; travel log; and a Cranwell Preparatory School Yearbook. In addition, this series contains materials relating to Sweeney’s family including family history; bookplates given in honor of Ellen McQuaid Sweeney; memorial cards for Joseph Gerard Sweeney; and Joseph Gerard Sweeney’s first communion scapular.
Creator
- From the Collection: Sweeney, Francis, 1916-2002 (Person)
- From the Collection: Appleyard, J. A. (Joseph Albert) (Person)
- From the Collection: Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968 (Person)
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.
Extent
From the Series: 1.5 Linear Feet (3 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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