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Contains prints, sometimes supplemented with preparatory sketches for the engravings. Gill's engravings were often designed to illustrate fine print publications, and they frequently were also re-used in later publications. These printings are copies made as proofs or limited-edition prints of the image independent of its us in publication.

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Drawings are preparatory works for Gill's engraving and sculpting. Of note are his series of plans for the Stations of the Cross carvings for St. Albans Church, Oxford, some of which were incomplete at the time of Gill's death and were subsequently finished by another artist.

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This series consists of Gill’s original artwork, including engravings and proofs, sketches, rubbings of carvings, woodcut printing blocks, and letterwork. Subjects include biblical, mythical, literary, and pastoral scenes, as well as portraits and still lives.

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Drawings are preparatory works for Gill's engraving and sculpting. Of note are his series of plans for the Stations of the Cross carvings for St. Albans Church, Oxford, some of which were incomplete at the time of Gill's death and were subsequently finished by another artist.

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This series includes recipes, Landreth's cancelled passports, an Irish ration book, Landreth's address book, and Landreth's genealogical research on her own family. The passports and the ration book are from the 1930's and 1940's, while the remaining material is undated.

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Scope and Contents Metal box uncovered during the demolition of Cushing Hall in 2019. Most materials are from 1960, the year Cushing Hall was built and the time capsule assembled, but some earlier materials were also included. Contains news clippings, typescripts of speeches given, photographs of Cardinal Cushing, bulletins and handbooks from Academic Year 1959/1960, as well as stone chips from the original Boston College buildings in the South End, a medallion depicting Cardinal Cushing, and "lucky" money...

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Exhibits and fine art events sponsored by the Humanities Series. Mataerials include correspondence, programs, schedules, posters, publicity items, contracts, and ephemera.

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Doug Flutie collection contains published materials, publicity materials, clippings, memorabilia, and ephemera focusing on Doug Flutie's football career at Boston College. Publications include football game programs, Boston College sports publications, and periodicals featuring Doug Flutie, as well as materials relating to the 1985 Cotton Bowl, the Heisman Trophy, and other honors including Doug Flutie Day and the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame dinner. There is also a copy...

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Doug Flutie collection contains published materials, publicity materials, clippings, memorabilia, and ephemera focusing on Doug Flutie's football career at Boston College. Publications include football game programs, Boston College sports publications, and periodicals featuring Doug Flutie, as well as materials relating to the 1985 Cotton Bowl, the Heisman Trophy, and other honors including Doug Flutie Day and the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame dinner. There is also a copy...

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Doug Flutie collection contains published materials, publicity materials, clippings, memorabilia, and ephemera focusing on Doug Flutie's football career at Boston College. Publications include football game programs, Boston College sports publications, and periodicals featuring Doug Flutie, as well as materials relating to the 1985 Cotton Bowl, the Heisman Trophy, and other honors including Doug Flutie Day and the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame dinner. There is also a copy...

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The Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College records contain ledgers of meeting minutes; scrapbooks documenting the organization's recreational and educational activities; and publications and ephemera produced by the Association from 1875-1941. Of interest among the publications and ephemera are programs from Association events (including College Balls), materials from the evening courses offered by the Association, and career and trade preparation materials.

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Scope and Contents From the Series: Consists of family records of Martin P. Harney SJ, including his birth certificate, genealogical records, newspaper clippings, and early notebooks and correspondence of his mother, Jennie (Martin) Harney. Also included are Harney's diaries and scrapbook, his ordination and Golden Jubilee materials, as well as numerous awards such as his Honorary Doctorate from Boston College and gold medals from the Eire Society of Boston and the St. Brendan Society. Series contains one audio recording of...

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Negatives, in Shared box 1715, are not an access medium and are not available for use. The photographs in Box 26 are closed pending conservation review.

Audio 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 Includes correspondence, speeches, materials from political service and campaigns, vital and financial records, collected materials about legal and Irish history, and a diary from Joseph O'Connell's final year. Also includes materials relating to his legal career, such as court transcripts and briefs, correspondence about the American and Massachusetts Bar Associations, and newspaper clippings. O'Connell covered a variety of types of cases, including those involving Chinese immigrants,...

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Historical maps of Europe and North America, with a focus on Ireland and revolution-era United States, collected by businessman Thomas F. Ryan, Jr.

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Historical maps of Europe and North America, with a focus on Ireland and revolution-era United States, collected by businessman Thomas F. Ryan, Jr.

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Jerusalem

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Rome

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains materials belonging to Americans Patrick and Dolores McVeigh, documenting their involvement with the movement for political prisoners' rights in Northern Ireland. The papers include letters and gifts from prisoners in the Long Kesh Detention Center, as well as a smaller amount from Portlaoise Prison in the Republic of Ireland, many in thanks for the McVeigh's hosting of their children for summer visits through Project Children. Letters also detail life in prison, and many are...

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The sculptures should be handled with extra care, as some joints are loose.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains materials belonging to Americans Patrick and Dolores McVeigh, documenting their involvement with the movement for political prisoners' rights in Northern Ireland. The papers include letters and gifts from prisoners in the Long Kesh Detention Center, as well as a smaller amount from Portlaoise Prison in the Republic of Ireland, many in thanks for the McVeigh's hosting of their children for summer visits through Project Children. Letters also detail life in prison, and many are...

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The sculptures should be handled with extra care, as some joints are loose.

Content Description From the Collection: Academic and personal papers of twentieth century psychology and theology professor Joseph E. Shea, SJ, including correspondence, course notes, diaries, retreat notes, and sermons. Academic materials include notes and other writings from primary school through university and seminary study, as well as some materials from when Shea was a professor at Weston College. Correspondence is primarily with Shea's mother, Sarah Shea, and concerns his travels to Rome and elsewhere in Europe, as well as...

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Materials printed by Christopher Skelton at Skelton's Press and September Press, including cards, letterhead, newsletters, and pamphlets.

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Materials printed by Christopher Skelton at Skelton's Press and September Press, including cards, letterhead, newsletters, and pamphlets.

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Materials printed by Christopher Skelton at Skelton's Press and September Press, including cards, letterhead, newsletters, and pamphlets.

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Printed materials from a variety of twentieth century small fine presses, primarily in England and the United States, including cards, letterhead, newsletters, and pamphlets.

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Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains files created and maintained by John Larner, Director of Public Relations from 1958-1970. Larner's files include press releases he authored; reports, statistics, and correspondence from schools and departments sharing their accomplishments; newspaper clippings of resulting press; and photographs. Photographs that pre-date Larner's directorship originated with his predecessor in the Office of Public Relations, as well as the Office of Admissions and the Office of General...

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