Boston College Chemical Society records, 1947-1957.
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Boston College. Chemical Society.
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Student organization. Founded in 1926 as the "Boston College Chemical Academy" by Dean of Chemistry Arthur J. Holman, SJ, and affiliated with the American Chemical Society as a student chapter, the Chemical Society's purpose was to stimulate student interest in chemistry through various extracurricular activities, primarily lectures. The organization went through periods of inactivity and a number of name changes, including "Chemistry Seminar", "Chemist's Club", and "Bos...
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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 βthe Trustees of the Boston College.β Their South End school became the first chartered college to operate in Boston in September 1864, when twenty-two boys β with an average age of fourteen β 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 ...