Guest Books and Scrapbooks
Dates
- Creation: 1936 - 1994
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1953 - 1986
Scope and Contents
Guest books (1964-1995) recorded visitors received by O'Neill and his staff in the House Office Building and the Speaker's Office in the Capitol. Guest Books from the Speaker's recreated office at Boston College are also included in this subseries. The Scrapbooks (1947-1986) contain additional newspaper and magazine clippings. Despite some missing volumes, they provide valuable information on O'Neill's years in the Massachusetts State Legislature.
Creator
- From the Collection: O'Neill, Tip (Person)
Restrictions on Access
A few scrapbooks are too fragile for use. Closures are noted on the individual scrapbooks, below.
Extent
23.75 Linear Feet (14 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Chronological
Processing Information
Scrapbooks were originally deemed too fragile for use, disbound, and microfilmed. After review in 2023, most were determined to be able to withstand use and were reopened. There are microfilm backup copies available for all scrapbooks.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
617-552-4861
library.bc.edu/burns/contact