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Marshal Ferdinand Foch reception program and letter, 1921, 1924

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 21

Dates

  • Creation: 1921, 1924

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

William J. Devlin, SJ, President’s Office records contain materials from the administration of William J. Devlin, the fifteenth president of Boston College. The collection spans 1915-1935 with the bulk dating from 1919-1925, and documents Devlin’s attempts to improve the Chestnut Hill campus, particularly through the construction of new buildings and the establishment of new programs, specifically the Schools of Education and Business. The records are composed of correspondence, subject files, a scrapbook from Devlin’s 1921 Building Fund campaign, and a second scrapbook documenting events such as Marshal Foch's visit to Boston College, breaking ground on the new library, the Building Fund campaign, and more. Correspondence consists of letters between Devlin and various individuals, as well as mailings and letters from Catholic and educational organizations. A large amount of correspondence between Devlin and the New England Province of Jesuits is represented. Subject files chronicle Devlin’s administration, especially his fundraising efforts and school improvements. This series also includes some material regarding Devlin’s interest in Catholic issues, and activity in Catholic organizations.

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in this collection are primarily in English, with some German.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research; portions are available digitally.

"Father Rector's Office and President of Boston College" scrapbook in Series II is closed due to fragility. A photocopied duplicate of the scrapbook can be accessed in Box 4.

Extent

From the Series: 5.0 Linear Feet (4 containers)

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
617-552-4861