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"A Hero Dad's Last Letter, For This We Fight" photocopy of off-print from Boston Evening American, 1942

 File — Shared box: 12715
Identifier: I

Dates

  • Creation: 1942

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Boston College collection of John J. Shea contains correspondence, publications, clippings, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera related to the World War II service of naval Commander John J. Shea. Materials primarily document the 1942 letter written to Shea’s young son, Jackie, and commemorations of Shea, including the 1961 dedication of Shea Field at Boston College. The collection contains the original “Letter to Jackie” as well as reproductions... in pamphlets and periodicals.

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Creator

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.75 Linear Feet (3 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861