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Collected materials, 1906-1975

 Sub-Series
Sub-Series A: Collected materials, 1906-1975

Dates

  • Creation: 1906-1975

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains materials related to the architectural work of Charles D. Maginnis and Timothy F. Walsh and their firm, Maginnis & Walsh, compiled by Robert P. Walsh, a draftsman and architect for the firm who later married Maginnis's daughter, Alice, and worked on a biography of Maginnis. It includes Maginnis's business correspondence, as well as materials authored by him on a variety of topics. It also includes drafts of a biography of Maginnis, likely by Robert P. Walsh. The collection contains architectural notes and drawings of Maginnis & Walsh projects, including at Boston College, St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, and elsewhere. A scrapbook compiled by Robert Walsh containing photographs, clippings, designs, and letterheads pertaining to the Maginnis and Walsh firm is also included.

Creator

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.5 Linear Feet (13 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Alphabetical.

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