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Philomatheia Club records
Collection
Abstract
These records document the philanthropic work of Boston College auxiliary organization, the Philomatheia Club. Founded in 1915, the Club worked to increase an interest in Catholic education, to foster the scholastic, athletic, and social interests of Boston College, and for the intellectual advancement of Club members. The collection is composed of historical background materials, organizational administrative records, scrapbooks chronicling the Club's numerous events, photographs of...
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
1915-1984; Majority of material found within 1916-1946
Francis Xavier letter
Collection
Scope and Contents
Letter written to King John III of Portugal from India, referring to Portuguese subjects in the Far East, whom the Saint commends for reward and recognition. Includes references to Fernão Mendes Pinto, the famous traveller and writer.
Restrictions on access
Fragile original; available digitally. Access restricted to the digital version.
Dates:
1552 January 31