Healy and Clark Halls
Scope and Content
This record group contains material related to the construction or renovation of buildings on the campus and other College property. This collection is mostly organized by subject.
Dates
- Creation: 1879-2024
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions
Historical Note
Clark Hall - Named after Rev. James Clark, S.J Clark Hall (along with Healy Hall) was opened in 1962. Rev. James Clark, S.J. taught mathematics and chemistry at Holy Cross and later served as president from 1861-1867.
Healy Hall - Along with Clark Hall, the Healy Hall residential building opened in 1962. The building is named after Bishop James A. Healy. Born the son of an enslaved person on his father’s plantation in Georgia, Healy was educated in northern school and became one of Holy Cross’ first graduates and first valedictorian. (See Record Group 8.0 - Bishop James A. Healy Papers).
Extent
From the Record Group: 40.22 Cubic Feet (81 document boxes, 18 flat boxes, 104 oversize folders, 27 rolled documents)
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
Repository Details
Part of the Archives Repository