Boston College Chemical Society records, 1947-1957.

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Boston College Chemical Society records, 1947-1957.

The records contain correspondence, by-laws, meeting minutes and a pamphlet documenting the structure and activity of the Boston College Chemical Society between 1947 and 1957.

1 linear foot (3 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7558954

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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...

Boston College

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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 ...