Ignatius W. O'Connor collection
Dates
- Creation: 1974 - 1981
Scope and Contents
The collection includes a copy of O'Connor's unpublished autobiography, a tribute written by Dr. Joseph R. Stanton eulogizing O'Connor and newspaper clippings.
Creator
- O'Connor, Ignatius W. (Person)
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Restrictions on use
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Biographical / Historical
Ignatius O'Connor was a Boston-area Catholic involved in many social causes. He was active in the civil rights movement and the Catholic worker movement. Late in life, O'Connor was known for his very public vigil against abortion. He died in 1981.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet (1 container )
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received as part of the Francis W. Sweeney, S.J. papers, which were a gift of Sweeney in 2002.
Source
- Sweeney, Francis, 1916-2002 (Person)
- Title
- Ignatius W. O'Connor Collection
- Subtitle
- 1974-1981
- Status
- Marc Only
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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