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John C. Ford papers

 Collection — Object: BC.1995.063
Collection BC-1995-063: John C. Ford papers

Dates

  • 1910 - 1995

Scope and Contents

Composed of correspondence, manuscripts, articles, sermons, newspaper clippings, awards, and photographs. Most of the articles discuss Catholic morality and strategic bombing, contraception, and alcoholism. Includes original popular and liturgical music written by Ford. Also includes biographical material.

Creator

Restrictions on access

Collection is closed until processed.

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 note

A Jesuit, theologian, and author, John C. Ford entered the Society of Jesus in 1920, was ordained a priest in 1932 and earned a degree in law from the Boston College Law School in 1941. He taught at several universities, including Boston College, where he was a professor of ethics and theology. The author of numerous articles and books, Ford founded the journal Theological Studies. He died in 1989.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 container)

Language of Materials

English

Provenance

Gift of Margaret Ford Kieran in 1995.

Title
John C. Ford Papers
Subtitle
1910-1995
Status
Unprocessed Cataloged
Date
2020
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

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