Boston College student roster, 1864-1898.

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Boston College student roster, 1864-1898.

Lists the date of the initial registration of Boston College students from 1864 through 1898. Lists each student's parent/guardian, home address and the student's age at the time of registration. Also includes a section entitled "Various Rules for the Direction of the Teachers of 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 ...