Photographs, 1915-1979
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
Includes images of Merton's childhood, his family and acquaintances, monastic life, and Gethsemani Abbey. Many of the photographs were used in Forest's Living With Wisdom: A Life of Thomas Merton and Thomas Merton: A Pictorial Biography.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-1979
Creator
- From the Collection: Forest, Jim (James H.) (Person)
- From the Collection: Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968 (Person)
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Full Extent
2 Linear Feet (3 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
burns@bc.libanswers.com
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com