Boston College special guests and events photographs

Collection

Identifier: BC-1986-032

Staff Only

Browse 122 digital objects in collection

Dates

Creation: 1900 - 2006

Abstract

This collection contains photographs of special guests at Boston College, including commencement speakers, honorary degree holders, guest lecturers, and other visiting dignitaries. Special events depicted herein included commencements, speeches, Masses, plays, interviews, dedications, rallies, and others.

Creator

Boston College. Office of the President (Organization)

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research; portions are available digitally.

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.

Historical note

Boston College was founded in 1863 and opened in 1864 in Boston's South End. The college relocated to Chestnut Hill in 1913. In the 1920s the college began offering graduate programs, which grew during the 1930s-1950s. As both the university's physical space and intellectual offerings expanded, many well-known visitors graced the campus. Their presence is documented in this collection.