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Boston College special guests and events photographs

 Collection
Collection BC-1986-032: Boston College special guests and events photographs

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

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.

Extent

2.75 Linear Feet (6 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Photographs are arranged in alphabetical order.

Provenance

These photographs were acquired from the Office of the President and from other sources in multiple accessions.

Existence of digital copies

Portions of this collection are available digitally. Links are included in the inventory.

Related Materials

Boston College Faculty and Staff Photographs, BC.2000.005, John J. Burns Library, Boston College.

Processing Information

These materials are minimally processed. Many but not all photographs have been examined to verify identification and dates.

Title
Boston College Special Guests and Events Photographs
Subtitle
1900-2006
Status
Completed
Author
Jessica Meyer
Date
May 2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
617-552-4861