Scope and Contents From the Collection: Boland’s papers span more than thirty years in Congress in the House of Representatives for the 2nd District of Massachusetts. For much of his career he was the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee and he also served on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was involved in the Iran-Contra investigation in 1987. His congressional papers include legislative and committee files, constituent matters and issue mail, correspondence, campaign files, briefing binders, grant and...

Restrictions on Access Collection is open for research with the following exceptions: Series V. Subseries C. Immigration casework files; Series IX. Subseries B. Boxes 45-48 and 58-59; and files throughout the collection with financial or privacy concerns identified by the archivist.Most audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest;...

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These files concern Boland's committee work, information on individual bills and resolutions, budget information, and background information on legislative topics, government offices and programs, reports, and position papers. Materials include correspondence, clippings, photographs, audio and video recordings, and ephemera.

Restrictions on Access Collection is open for research with the following exceptions: Series V. Subseries C. Immigration casework files; Series IX. Subseries B. Boxes 45-48 and 58-59; and files throughout the collection with financial or privacy concerns identified by the archivist.Most audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest;...

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These files concern Boland's committee work, information on individual bills and resolutions, budget information, and background information on legislative topics, government offices and programs, reports, and position papers. Materials include correspondence, clippings, photographs, audio and video recordings, and ephemera.

Restrictions on Access Collection is open for research with the following exceptions: Series V. Subseries C. Immigration casework files; Series IX. Subseries B. Boxes 45-48 and 58-59; and files throughout the collection with financial or privacy concerns identified by the archivist.Most audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest;...

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Consists of Emmet Larkin’s research materials related to various religious orders. Items within this series include correspondence, diaries, convent registers and records, calendars, and documents regarding missions and retreats. These documents are copies. The originals are in the archives of the religious orders listed below.

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Collection is open for research.

Some manuscripts are fragile; use care in handling. Audio recordings have 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: Boland's congressional campaign materials. The majority of the files concern the 1968 campaign in which Boland was challenged by Springfield Mayor Charles V. Ryan amidst the controversy of the Springfield Armory closure. Materials include clippings, correspondence, legislative profiles, issue research, voting records, strategic planning memos, constituent information, campaign contributions and expenditures, opponent research, photographs, bumper stickers, posters, and other ephemera....

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Fundraising materials that name donors and donation amounts have been closed for 75 years from the date of creation.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Boland's congressional campaign materials. The majority of the files concern the 1968 campaign in which Boland was challenged by Springfield Mayor Charles V. Ryan amidst the controversy of the Springfield Armory closure. Materials include clippings, correspondence, legislative profiles, issue research, voting records, strategic planning memos, constituent information, campaign contributions and expenditures, opponent research, photographs, bumper stickers, posters, and other ephemera....

Restrictions on Access

Fundraising materials that name donors and donation amounts have been closed for 75 years from the date of creation.

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Topical files relevant to Boland’s work on behalf of the 2nd District of Massachusetts. The materials concern towns, cities, organizations, companies, programs, business interests, and events in his district, as well as Massachusetts and New England. A large amount of the material relates to the closing of the Springfield Armory in the late 1960s and Westover Air Force Base. Materials in the files often include correspondence, clippings, photographs, reports, memos, and notes. 

Restrictions on Access Collection is open for research with the following exceptions: Series V. Subseries C. Immigration casework files; Series IX. Subseries B. Boxes 45-48 and 58-59; and files throughout the collection with financial or privacy concerns identified by the archivist.Most audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest;...

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Campaigns that were important to the Democratic Party and that Boland either actively campaigned for or endorsed. Materials including correspondence, press releases, platform information, photographs, clippings, buttons, bumper stickers, and campaign event information.

Restrictions on Access Collection is open for research with the following exceptions: Series V. Subseries C. Immigration casework files; Series IX. Subseries B. Boxes 45-48 and 58-59; and files throughout the collection with financial or privacy concerns identified by the archivist.Most audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest;...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Public relations materials document events attended by Bulger and publicity regarding him, primarily from his time as Massachusetts Senate President and President of the University of Massachusetts. Additional materials include files on Bulger's public feuds with Alan Dershowitz and Howie Carr that were highly visable in the press. The bulk of the materials are photographs but also include programs, clippings, interviews, press materials, and audio and video recordings. St. Patrick's Day...

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Audio and video recordings have 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.

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Includes artifacts, certificates and awards, drawings of Margaret Heckler, plaques, posters, and signs. Awards include honorary degrees.

Restrictions on Access Collection is open for research. Fundraising materials that name donors and donation amounts are closed, as are political patronage files that include resumes and letters of recommendation. Most audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule reformatting. Some audio and video...