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Cushing Hall time capsule, 1860s-1960

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IV

Dates

  • Creation: 1860s-1960

Scope and Contents

Metal box uncovered during the demolition of Cushing Hall in 2019. Most materials are from 1960, the year Cushing Hall was built and the time capsule assembled, but some earlier materials were also included. Contains news clippings, typescripts of speeches given, photographs of Cardinal Cushing, bulletins and handbooks from Academic Year 1959/1960, as well as stone chips from the original Boston College buildings in the South End, a medallion depicting Cardinal Cushing, and "lucky" money buried with the time capsule to provide good fortune.

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Series: 20.5 Linear Feet (15 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English