Cardinal Richard Cushing collection, [19--].

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Cardinal Richard Cushing collection, [19--].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70962508

Correspondence, photograph, printed material, and memorabilia.

1 linear ft.

Boston University. School of Medicine

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SNAC Resource ID: 8054892

Boston University. School of Medicine

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Cushing, Richard James Cardinal, 1895-1970

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Richard James Cushing (August 24, 1895 – November 2, 1970) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Boston from 1944 to 1970 and was made a cardinal in 1958. Cushing's main role was as fundraiser and builder of new churches, schools, and institutions. Unlike his predecessor, he was on good terms with practically the entire Boston elite, as he softened the traditional confrontation between the Catholic Irish and the Protestant upper-class. He built useful r...