University programs, 1940-1992
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1992
Scope and Contents
Documents the academic, military, religious, and writing career of Jesuit priest and Boston College professor William J. Leonard, SJ. Materials include artifacts, correspondence, journals, meeting minutes and reports, notes, photographs, and writings. Leonard's involvement in the liturgical movement is particularly well documented, reflecting his pastoral, practical, and scholarly contributions to the revitalization of liturgy and lay participation in the Catholic Church before, during, and following the Second Vatican Council. The papers also feature Leonard's service as a US Army Chaplain during World War II, when he was stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines. Leonard's Boston College materials cover both his teaching and administrative roles, including his role as Curator of the Liturgy and Life Collection at the John J. Burns Library. The papers document Leonard's personal and priestly formation throughout, including personal correspondence, journals, and photographs.
Creator
- From the Collection: Leonard, William J. (1908-2000) (Person)
- From the Collection: Tedesco, E. J. (Person)
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Jesuit records are closed at the request of the Boston College Jesuit Community.
University records dating after 1968 are closed per university policy. Access with permission of the office.
Audiovisual 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
7 Linear Feet (8 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Chronological.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com