Box 1
Contains 66 Results:
Natural Science Club constitution, 1939 February 19
Rules for a club comprised of Wilkas and two friends, John Harold Power and James E. Sullivan.
Collection is open for research.
"Science" notebook/scrapbook, 1939
Includes notes and clippings about ciphers, U-boats, and related interests.
Collection is open for research.
"Miscellany" notebook/scrapbook, 1939
"Dedicated to the advancement of science." Includes notes and clippings about weights and measures, snowball fights, automobiles, and other interests, as well as cards for the Knapp Electric Questioner.
Collection is open for research.
"The new book of science" notebook/scrapbook, 1939-1941
Includes notes and clippings primarily about astronomy, biology, and entomology.
Collection is open for research.
Journal, 1941 May-1944 February
Includes descriptions and maps of Wilkas's naturalist adventures and observations in the Boston area. Features a hand-drawn map of the 1943 proposed Red Line extension route.
Collection is open for research.
United States Civilian Defense messenger corps armband, approximately 1941
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Independent studies, notebook, 1942
Includes notes and clippings about martial arts, outdoor skills, zoology, an air raid messenger course, and chess matches.
Collection is open for research.
Brookline Print timecard, 1943 February
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Bicycle registration, Massachusetts, 1943
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Lithuanian vocabulary quizzes, approximately 1943
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Journal, 1944 May-1945 October
Includes discussion of college scholarship applications to College of the Holy Cross and Boston College, as well as Wilkas's inability to be drafted due to a medical condition.
Collection is open for research.
Postcards to Sophie Wilkas (mother), 1945 July-August
Sent while Paul Wilkas was on a bicycle trip to New Hampshire.
Collection is open for research.
Correspondence, Frances McCarter, 1945
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Notes, drawings, and drafts of letters, 1945-1948
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Correspondence, Eugene Morin, 1945-1952
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Journal, 1946 March-1947 June
Includes Wilkas's trip to Spain for the Pax Romana conference.
Collection is open for research.
Paul Wilkas, headshots, 1946-1948
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
H. Leonard Valway, headshot, approximately 1946
Materials created by or about H. Leonard Valway, especially relating to his trip to Prague for the 1947 World Youth Festival.
Collection is open for research.
World Youth Festival registration fee payment, 1947
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
World Youth Festival, administrative correspondence, 1947 June
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Correspondence, Sophie Wilkas (mother), about John Wilkas (brother), 1947 June
John Wilkas became ill and Paul Wilkas had to return home instead of joining H. Leonard Valway at the World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Telephone log, 1947 August-September
Personal papers of Paul Wilkas, Boston College class of 1948, including childhood notebooks, academic writing from Boston Latin School and Boston College, and materials from his attendance at the 1946 Pax Romana conference in Spain. Also includes papers by H. Leonard Valway, Boston College class of 1949, pertaining to his attendance at the 1947 World Youth Festival in Prague.
Collection is open for research.
Telegrams to H. Leonard Valway from Paul Wilkas, drafts, 1947
Materials created by or about H. Leonard Valway, especially relating to his trip to Prague for the 1947 World Youth Festival.
Collection is open for research.
International Student Union and World Youth Festival, Prague, information and publicity, 1947-1948
Materials created by or about H. Leonard Valway, especially relating to his trip to Prague for the 1947 World Youth Festival.
Collection is open for research.
Hotel stickers, Paris and Prague, approximately 1947
Materials created by or about H. Leonard Valway, especially relating to his trip to Prague for the 1947 World Youth Festival.
Collection is open for research.