Francis W. Sweeney papers, 1923-2001.

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Francis W. Sweeney papers, 1923-2001.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54626216

Contains correspondence, manuscripts, articles, photographs and ephemera documenting the religious and professional life of Rev. Francis W. Sweeney, S.J. The correspondence includes letters from Rev. Joseph Appleyard, S.J. and members of Sweeney's family. The collection also includes manuscript and published versions of many of Sweeney's articles, book reviews and monographs. There is also material documenting his work as faculty-moderator to the student publication The Stylus.

ca. 12 linear ft. (40 boxes)

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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