Rev. Joseph Busam, S.J. Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC025-BUSA

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the personal papers of Fr. Busam and includes his personal correspondence with the Knights of Columbus dating from 1961-1980 as well as legal papers. Additionally, there are invitations and anniversary records and some of these materials pertain to his Golden Julibee as a Jesuit. Additionally, the collections holds family portraits and vacation photographs dating from the 1930s through the 1970s. Most of these are black and white.

Dates

1960s-1980s

Creator

Busam, Joseph, S.J., Rev., 1892-1980 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

One folder is restricted. Consult with Archives Staff for further information.

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

Joseph Busam was born on June 26, 1892 to Joseph F. and Mary Ellen (McCusker) Busam. He graduated from Medford High School and attended Boston College for one year before entering the Society of Jesus at Saint Andre-on-Hudson, Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1911. He undertook the study of philosophy and science at Woodstock College from 1915-1918 and received an M.A. in science. Busam taught biology at Boston College and then at Canisius College. He was ordained on June 28, 1925. In 1929, Rev. Busam came to Holy Cross to teach biology and spent forty years teaching here. In his long tenure, Rev. Busam was the pre-medical advisor and assisted in planning the construction of O’Neil Hall. He was also Professor Emeritus of Biology. He died on August 13, 1980.