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Jim Forest papers
Collection
Abstract
Materials collected and created by twentieth century pacifism activist and author Jim Forest for his biographies of Trappist monk Thomas Merton, including correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
1915-1996, undated; Majority of material found within 1962-1980
Boston College collection of Thomas Merton
Collection
Abstract
Intentionally assembled collection comprised of original manuscripts of books, essays, letters, and poems written by the Trappist monk, poet, and writer Thomas Merton.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
1940-1986
Francis W. Sweeney, S.J. papers
Collection
Abstract
Articles, correspondence, ephemera, manuscripts, photographs documenting the religious and professional life of twentieth-century American author and educator Francis W. Sweeney, S.J. Correspondence includes letters from fellow Boston College faculty member J. A. Appleyard, as well as Thomas Merton, publishing companies, and members of the Sweeney family. Manuscript and published versions of many of Sweeney's articles, book reviews, monographs, and poems are included. Sweeney's career at...
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.
Dates:
1900-2001