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In this series, there is a signed poster of her poem, "Hurt," published in 1970 for the Poem-of-the-Month Club, Ltd.; an autobiographical piece that was published in the literary encyclopedia Contemporary Authors Autobiography Series (Volume 5) with an attached note; a program for a reception and banquet at Guildhall in 1982; and two poetry festival brochures.

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Collection is open for research.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Materials from Sweeney’s early life including monthly reports from St. Mary’s High School; College of Holy Cross rules and regulations; a letter of acceptance to the Society of Jesus; invitations and prayers cards for Sweeney’s ordination to the priesthood; passports; business cards and invitations; and news articles about Sweeney. This series also contains Sweeney’s diaries; a publications record; travel log; and a Cranwell Preparatory School Yearbook. In addition, this series contains...

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Collection is open for research. One phonograph record has been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains wedding homilies, death announcements, funeral eulogies, first Mass sermons, and jubilee celebrations. Specific Jesuit materials include Sweeney’s Profession of Vows, Boston College Jesuit Community birthday lists, information on the Jesuit Institute for the Arts, a telegram to Pope Paul VI, and articles on Jesuits. This series also includes religious materials written by Sweeney, including personal meditations, Mass records from 1949 though 1983, and conference materials on the...

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research. One phonograph record has been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains wedding homilies, death announcements, funeral eulogies, first Mass sermons, and jubilee celebrations. Specific Jesuit materials include Sweeney’s Profession of Vows, Boston College Jesuit Community birthday lists, information on the Jesuit Institute for the Arts, a telegram to Pope Paul VI, and articles on Jesuits. This series also includes religious materials written by Sweeney, including personal meditations, Mass records from 1949 though 1983, and conference materials on the...

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research. One phonograph record has been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Materials from Sweeney’s early life including monthly reports from St. Mary’s High School; College of Holy Cross rules and regulations; a letter of acceptance to the Society of Jesus; invitations and prayers cards for Sweeney’s ordination to the priesthood; passports; business cards and invitations; and news articles about Sweeney. This series also contains Sweeney’s diaries; a publications record; travel log; and a Cranwell Preparatory School Yearbook. In addition, this series contains...

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research. One phonograph record has been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Grand Lodge of East Jamaica Freemason collection documents Masonic practice in late-1800s Jamaica. It includes papers belonging to Herman John Bürger, including correspondence and membership papers. Also includes a bound book of transcribed correspondence between Bürger and Willoughby DaCosta about Freemasonry which appears to be didactic, although only the letters from DaCosta remain. This collection contains correspondence, notes detailing the secret ceremonies and structure of...

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Collection is open for research; also available digitally. One fragile item is closed.

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This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

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Collection is open for research; also available digitally. One fragile item is closed.

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In the summer, Fay often participated in theological study programs at Jesuit universities. The notebooks in this series consist of Fay's notes taken during these courses, at the University of San Francisco and most likely Gonzaga University, and are labeled by the professor's name and the subject of the course.

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Collection is open for research; a small number of folders are closed due to privacy restrictions.

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Contains an autobiography, certificates and albums of photographs and ephemera. Much of the material relates to Petkauskas's work as a professor in the Boston College Graduate School of Nursing and the School's Maternal and Child Health Program.

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Collection is open for research.

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Includes a list of "Irishmen who were naturalized through the efforts of Owen McNamara, Esq. in the 1860s and 70s".

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Collection is open for research.

Negatives, in Shared box 1715, are not an access medium and are not available for use.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Coventry Patmore Collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, and visual materials connected to the poet's professional career and personal life. The collection contains manuscripts of some of Coventry Patmore's poetry and prose works including "Let Be", " Peace in Life and Art" and " Wind and Wave," as well as a few items by other authors. The collection also includes...

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Collection is open for research.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains memoranda issued by leadership of the Irish national security force An Garda Síochána to officers regarding American president John F. Kennedy's visit to Ireland in June 1963. Most document the logistics of deploying members for the event. One memorandum requests assistance monitoring two Russian journalists expected to attend and the removal of "playcards, slogans, or other offensive matter" that could negatively impact the image of the visit. Also includes a contemporary...

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Collection is open for research. The DVD is not available for playback due to format impermanence and has not been reformatted.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains memoranda issued by leadership of the Irish national security force An Garda Síochána to officers regarding American president John F. Kennedy's visit to Ireland in June 1963. Most document the logistics of deploying members for the event. One memorandum requests assistance monitoring two Russian journalists expected to attend and the removal of "playcards, slogans, or other offensive matter" that could negatively impact the image of the visit. Also includes a contemporary...

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Collection is open for research. The DVD is not available for playback due to format impermanence and has not been reformatted.

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Advertisements, branded stationery, brochures, service cards, stock certificates

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Collection is open for research.

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Brochures, menus, postcard

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Collection is open for research.

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Advertisements, application form, brochures, stationery

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Collection is open for research.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: A collection of materials produced by and for Boston College student clubs, societies, and other activities, including correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, planning documents, awards, newsletters, photographs, publicity, and artifacts. This collection is an artificially gathered grouping of materials pertaining to student activities at Boston College that are entirely or primarily organized by students. It also includes materials distributed to students from Boston College...

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research. Audio and video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: A collection of materials produced by and for Boston College student clubs, societies, and other activities, including correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, planning documents, awards, newsletters, photographs, publicity, and artifacts. This collection is an artificially gathered grouping of materials pertaining to student activities at Boston College that are entirely or primarily organized by students. It also includes materials distributed to students from Boston College...

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research. Audio and video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: A collection of materials produced by and for Boston College student clubs, societies, and other activities, including correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, planning documents, awards, newsletters, photographs, publicity, and artifacts. This collection is an artificially gathered grouping of materials pertaining to student activities at Boston College that are entirely or primarily organized by students. It also includes materials distributed to students from Boston College...

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research. Audio and video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.