Matthew Russell, SJ correspondence
Dates
- Creation: 1894 - 1912
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1908 - 1912
Scope and Contents
Consists primarily of correspondence between Father Russell and a Sister Mary Ignatia, who was involved with The Magnificat, a publication in Manchester, New Hampshire. The letters concern writers and books. There is also a letter to Russell from the writer Aubrey De Vere and a postcard portrait of Russell.
Creator
- Russell, Matthew, 1834-1912 (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 note
An Irish Jesuit, poet, and editor, Matthew Russell was born in Newry. He entered the Jesuit Order and was ordained to the priesthood at age 33. Father Russell established the Irish Monthly in 1873 and served as editor for nearly forty years. He also wrote many volumes of verse.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 container )
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Chronological.
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
- Matthew Russell, SJ Correspondence
- Subtitle
- 1894-1912, bulk 1908-1912
- Status
- Marc Only
- Date
- 2017
- 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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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
617-552-4861
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