Personal materials, 1819-1976
Dates
- Creation: 1819-1976
Scope and Contents
Consists of family records of Martin P. Harney SJ, including his birth certificate, genealogical records, newspaper clippings, and early notebooks and correspondence of his mother, Jennie (Martin) Harney. Also included are Harney's diaries and scrapbook, his ordination and Golden Jubilee materials, as well as numerous awards such as his Honorary Doctorate from Boston College and gold medals from the Eire Society of Boston and the St. Brendan Society. Series contains one audio recording of the Irish songs, “The Valley of Slievenamon” and “The Connemara Shore,” performed by Harney and Robert McCarthy.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harney, Martin P. (Martin Patrick), 1896-1976 (Person)
- From the Collection: Hackett, James, circa 1825-before 1900 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in this collection are primarily in English, with some French and Irish.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research.
Negatives, in Shared box 1715, are not an access medium and are not available for use. The photographs in Box 26 are closed pending conservation review.
Audio recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Extent
17 Linear Feet (17 containers)
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
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
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