"Ard Righ Farm" painting stencil and photograph, 1952
Dates
- Creation: 1952
Scope and Contents
Papers primarily focus on the life and family of Edward C. Donnelly Jr. Included are records concerning the two family estates, one in Cohasset, Massachusetts and the other, "Ard Righ", in Dover, Massachusetts. There are also considerable papers concerning the family yacht, "Addonway," purchased in 1951, including guest registers, log books, design prints, and inventories. Series also consists of birth announcements, correspondence, and school records related to Edward C. Donnelly Jr.'s five sons with Sheila Donnelly: Edward C. III (1947), Stephen C. (1949), Frederick C. (1950), Gregory C. (1951), and Brian C. (1955).
Creator
- From the Collection: John Donnelly & Sons, Inc. (1850-1978) (Organization)
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research; a portion is available digitally. Some materials are quite fragile; take care in handling. The photographs in box 46 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
From the Series: 11 Linear Feet (8 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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