David R. Dunigan papers, 1850-1947.

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David R. Dunigan papers, 1850-1947.

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Consists primarily of copies of correspondence, diaries and newspaper clippings related to the history of Boston College from the first proposals for its founding to the end of World War II. Much of the material was created by Boston College Presidents and other Jesuits. Also includes edited manuscripts of A HISTORY OF BOSTON COLLEGE, and some Boston College programs and publications.

4 linear ft. (4 boxes).

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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Dunigan, David R., -1961

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Jesuit educator and historian. Dunigan was a graduate of Boston College who earned a Ph. D. in Education from Fordham University in 1945. He was chairman of the Dept. of Education at Boston College from 1939 to 1948 and director of counseling and professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross from 1950 to his death in 1961. Dunigan wrote the first book-length history of Boston College. From the description of David R. Dunigan papers, 1850-1947. (Bost...

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In 1863, a charter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts authorized five Jesuits of Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus to incorporate as β€œthe Trustees of the Boston College.” Their South End school became the first chartered college to operate in Boston in September 1864, when twenty-two boys – with an average age of fourteen – enrolled and classes began. Enrollment was limited to boys but open to those of any religious background. The original grounds were cramped, consisting only of a ...

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In 1534 Ignatius of Loyola, a Basque and former soldier, met in Paris with six companions to take a private vow of poverty and one to place themselves at the disposition of the pope. On September 27, 1540, Paul III issued the bull Regimini militantis ecclesiae, canonically establishing the Society of Jesus. The constitutions of the society were drawn up by Ignatius who submitted his work for approval in 1550. Along with working toward the spiritual benefits of its members, the aim of the order w...