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REVEREND CHARLES W. LYONS, S. J. REVEREND GERALD C. TREACHY, S. J. REVEREND MICHAEL J. AHERN, S. J.
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Historical Synopsis V m Boston College owes its inception to John McElroy, priest of the Society of Jesus, a member of the original Jesuit foundation in Boston, St. Mary ' s, at Endicott Street, in the North End. August 1st, 1857, Father McElroy purchased a strip of land fronting on Harrison Avenue, intending to establish a college of higher studies for members of the Society of Jesus. In 1863, this Scholasticate was transferred to Georgetown, D. C. In the building thus left vacant, Boston College was instituted. The necessary power of conferring collegiate degrees was conferred by act of the Massachusetts Legislature on May 25, 1863. The first classes were organized on September 5, 1864, with an enrollment of twenty-two students. Fifty years were passed in those first surroundings, fifty years that might tell a fascinating story of the unflagging energy, courage and zeal of the men who carried on. The second half century came and with it the magnificent Cothic structures on the Heights. A little while, only, has this second era been under way and the great work of expansion has gained new impetus. Long since, the capacity of the present buildings has been overtaxed. New buildings are needed. A public drive for two millions of dollars has been launched and heavily oversubscribed. Boston College has ever been guided by men possessed of great intellectual gifts and scholarly attainments. Father John Bapst, S. J., directed the course of the college from its foundation until 1869. Father Robert W. Brady, S. J., succeeded him during the ensuing year. From 1870 to 1879 Father Robert Fulton, S. J., assumed control. In the intervening years from 1879 to 1888 the president ' s chair was suc- cessively occupied by Jeremiah O ' Connor, S. J., Edward V. Boursaud, S. J., Thomas H. Stack, S. J., and Nicholas Russo, S. J. In 1888 Robert Fulton, S. J., was again called to the direction of the institution. Then, from 1891 to 1907 the destinies of the college were guided by such men as Edward I. Devitt, S. J., Timothy Brosnahan, S. J., Reid Mullan, S. J., William Gannon, S. J. In 1907 the Rev. Thomas I. Gasson, S. J., assumed direction of the college. Progress had been so steady and growth in members and educational influence so marked that increased facilities were needed. Accordingly, the present location was purchased in 1907. The Rev. Charles W. Lyons, S. J., succeeded Father Gasson as president, and was in turn succeeded, two years ago, by the Rev. William Devlin, S. J., the present Rector.
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