Howard Blackburn, 1961 - 1963
Dates
- Creation: 1961 - 1963
Scope and Contents
The Boston College collection of James B. Connolly includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, publications, and writings by and about Connolly.
Correspondence includes communications with Connolly's literary agent, James A. Healy, regarding the placement of Connolly's work in libraries. Additional correspondence includes letters to Father Terence Connolly of Boston College regarding Limelight magazine.
Newspaper clippings primarily document the life of Connolly, from his rise to local fame through his participation in the Olympics and to his death. Various book reviews treat Connolly's professional experience as an author and often include brief biographical sketches. Other clippings include research done on Howard Blackburn, a fisherman from Gloucester, Massachusetts. This file consists of a reprint of Blackburn’s autobiography edited by Connolly and reviews of a similar book written by Joseph Garland.
Additional materials include a biography Connolly wrote of his mother and grandmother, stories about his family, a notebook, and a photo of the diploma he was awarded at the Olympics.
Creator
- From the Collection: Connolly, James B. (James Brendan), 1868-1957 (Person)
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com