Collected materials, 1906-1975
Dates
- Creation: 1906-1975
Scope and Contents
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
- From the Collection: Walsh, Robert P., 1893-1969 (Person)
- From the Collection: Maginnis, Charles Donagh, 1867-1955 (Person)
- From the Collection: Walsh, Timothy F. (1868-1934) (Person)
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
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
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