James O'Brien collection of Emerald Isle Classic material, 1986-1991.

Heckler, Margaret, 1931-2018

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Margaret Mary Heckler (née O'Shaughnessy; June 21, 1931 – August 6, 2018) was an American Republican Party politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives from 1967 to 1983 and served as Secretary of Health and Human Services and Ambassador to Ireland under President Ronald Reagan. Born in Flushing, Queens, New York, she earned a B.A. degree from Albertus Magnus College and an LL.B. from Boston College School of Law. After graduation, Heckler formed a la...

Ullrich, Carl-Hermann

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O'Brien James S., 1922-

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Emerald Isle Classic, football game. The Emerald Isle Classic was played in Dublin, Ireland between the Boston College and West Point Academy ("Army") teams in November 1988. Boston College won the game, beating Army 38 to 24. The game was the first major NCAA game in Europe. Although originally conceived as an annual event, limited attendance in 1989 caused it to be discontinued. James S. O'Brien, football player and Boston College alumnus. O'Bri...

Heckler, Margaret.

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Massachusetts Congresswoman, Cabinet Officer and Diplomat. Heckler was born in 1931 and attended Albertus Magnus College and Boston College Law School. From 1966 to 1982 she served in the United States House of Representatives. In 1983 she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services and from 1987 to 1988 she was Ambassador to Ireland. From the description of Margaret Heckler Papers, [1966?]-[1987?]. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 38038293 ...

Flynn, William J. (William James), 1915-1997.

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Athletic director. William Flynn was born in 1915. He was a student athlete at Lawrence Academy and Boston English High School. Flynn earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in education from Boston College; he was also captain of the Boston College Football team (1938). Flynn was Boston College's assistant football coach (1948-1951), director of the Alumni Association (1952-1957), and director of Boston College's Athletic Association (1957-1991). The William J. Flynn Student Recre...

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 “the 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 ...

Emerald Isle Classic (Football game)

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Monan, J. Donald.

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Briscoe, Benjamin

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