John E. Murphy papers, 1921-1981.

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John E. Murphy papers, 1921-1981.

The papers document Murphy's teaching and religious duties, with the bulk consisting of subject files used for his research and lectures. Also included is a limited amount of correspondence, manuscripts, articles, sermons, lectures, and newspaper articles by and about Murphy.

4 linear feet (10 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7967546

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Murphy, John E. (John Eustace), 1901-1985.

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Jesuit priest and Boston College faculty member and administrator. Murphy, born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Irish-born parents, was ordained (1934), earned an STL degree at Weston College (1935), studied in Wales and Ireland (1935-1939), and earned his PhD in Irish Studies from the National University of Ireland. He taught at Boston College (1939 to 1970) and was appointed to the position of Business Manager (1958). Following his retirement in 1970, Murphy taught as a V...

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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 ...

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In 1534 Ignatius of Loyola, a Basque and former soldier, met in Paris with six companions to take a private vow of poverty and one to place themselves at the disposition of the pope. On September 27, 1540, Paul III issued the bull Regimini militantis ecclesiae, canonically establishing the Society of Jesus. The constitutions of the society were drawn up by Ignatius who submitted his work for approval in 1550. Along with working toward the spiritual benefits of its members, the aim of the order w...