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
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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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