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Boston Irish Famine Memorial statuette, 1998

 File — Box: 50

Scope and Contents

A miniature version one part of a four-part sculpture installation in Boston by Robert Shure. This one depicts "An Gorta Mór" (the great famine). Includes a plaque inscribed "In Appreciation, To the Eire Society, Builders of the Memorial".

Dates

  • Creation: 1998

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

In English.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Full Extent

From the Series: 0.75 Linear Feet (1 container)

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