"A Hero Dad's Last Letter, For This We Fight" photocopy of off-print from Boston Evening American, 1942
Dates
- Creation: 1942
Scope and Contents
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.
See moreCreator
- From the Collection: Shea, John J. (John Joseph), 1898-1942 (Person)
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
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
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