M. J. Jordan papers
Dates
- Creation: 1847 - 1944
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1900 - 1920
Scope and Contents
Consists of correspondence and clippings of Jordan, including letters from Irish leader John Edward Redmond. Most of the clippings concern affairs in Ireland. There are programs and clippings relating to anniversaries of John Boyle O'Reilly and Patrick Andrew Collins, as well as death notices of Daniel O'Connell, the Irish Nationalist. Also includes a photo of Jordan, a ledger of reading abstracts, and some material of the United Irish League of America.
Creator
- Jordan, M. J. (Michael J.) (Person)
Language of Materials
In English. One item each in Latin and Gaelic.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing 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 Note
Lawyer. M. J. Jordan practiced law in Boston during the first half of the twentieth century. He served as National Secretary of the United Irish League of America and was active in affairs relating to Ireland.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (3 containers)
Provenance
Because the current accessioning system was not used until January 1986, it is not possible to know exactly the dates of acquisition of materials received before that time.
- Title
- M. J. Jordan Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Subtitle
- 1847-1944 (bulk 1900-1920)
- Author
- Lynn Moulton
- Date
- 2021
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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