Albert F. McGuinn, SJ correspondence
Dates
- Creation: 1952 - 1966
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of correspondence written by Albert F. McGuinn, SJ primarily to Donald I. MacLean, SJ. Many of the letters were written when MacLean was a Jesuit scholastic. They concern matters related to chemistry and MacLean's vocation. The collection also includes a letter from McGuinn to MacLean's parents, two letters from McGuinn to Anthony J. Eiardi, SJ, a Boston College mathematics professor, and letters written following McGuinn's death concerning his relationship with Donald I. MacLean, SJ.
Creator
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: Albert F. McGuinn, SJ
Albert Francis McGuinn, SJ was born on March 1, 1901 in Worcester, Massachusetts to James H. and Bridget (McDonald) McGuinn. He graduated from the Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1922, received his MS degree from Rutgers University in 1923, and entered the Society of Jesus at Shadowbrook Novitiate in 1924. McGuinn was awarded a PhD in chemistry at Fordham University in 1933 and was ordained at Weston College three years later. He was a noted analytical chemist, taught quantitative analysis and chemistry at Boston College, and acted as chairman of the Boston College chemistry department from 1938 to 1956. McGuinn Hall on Boston College's campus was named in honor of Albert F. McGuinn, SJ and his brother Walter McGuinn, SJ, who founded the Graduate School of Social Work at Boston College in 1936.
McGuinn was given an honorary degree from the University of Massachusetts in 1952 for his contributions in the studies of detoxication. He served as chairman of the Committee of Education of the American Chemical Society and was also a member of the National Counseling Committee of the Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. McGuinn died in Boston, Massachusetts on February 11, 1965.
Sources:
"Fr. Albert McGuinn, SJ, B.C. Chemistry Expert", The Boston Globe. February 12, 1965.
"Rev. A. F. McGuinn", The Lewiston Daily Sun. February 12, 1965.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 container)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection consists of correspondence written by analytical chemist, Boston College professor, and Jesuit, Albert F. McGuinn, SJ primarily to Donald I. MacLean, SJ. The letters discuss chemistry and MacLean's Jesuit studies.
Arrangement
Alphabetical by correspondent.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Donald I. MacLean, SJ, 1989.
- Title
- Albert F. McGuinn, SJ Correspondence
- Status
- Completed
- Subtitle
- 1952-1966
- Author
- Molly Aleshire
- Date
- 2024
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
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