Rev. Raymond J. Swords, S.J. Papers

Record Group — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG12-24

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains material relating to Raymond J. Swords, S.J., including biographical information, speeches and correspondence.

Dates

1929-1985

Creator

Swords, Raymond J., S.J., Rev., 1918-1984 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

Materials believed to be under copyright or other restrictions are available for limited noncommercial, educational and personal use only, or for fair use as defined by United States copyright law and with proper citation. Please note that the College of the Holy Cross may not hold the rights to all items in this collection. Users assume responsibility for identifying all copyright holders and for determining whether permission is needed to make any use of the content. For permission under rights held by the College, please contact archives@holycross.edu.

Biographical Note

Raymond Swords, S.J. was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 9, 1918. He graduated from Holy Cross in 1938, before entering the Jesuit order. He went on to study theology at Weston College and completed his graduate studies in mathematics at Harvard University. He was ordained in 1950. In 1952 he came back to Holy Cross as a professor of mathematics and then became Assistant Dean of Studies and Director of Admissions, in 1960 he was named president of the College. During his time as president, Healy, Clark, and Mulledy Hall, and Hogan Campus were constructed. He left Holy Cross in 1970 when he took a position as president of Cranwell preparatory School in Lenox, MA. He later served as president of Regis High School in New York City from 1976-1980 and Cheverus High school in POrtland, MA from 1983-1984. He died suddenly on January 12, 1984 and was buried in the Holy Cross college cemetery.

Extent

21.35 Cubic Feet (45 document boxes, 9 oversize folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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