J. Donald Roll, S.J., papers,

The J. Donald Roll, S.J., papers consist of 2 linear feet spanning the years 1912 to 1985 (bulk 1933-1985). This collection includes curriculum vitae, notes, correspondence, photos, diplomas, newsletters and articles, dissertations, programs, manuals, pamphlets, and reports. Subjects include Loyola...

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Main Author: Roll, J. Donald (John Donald), 1912-1986
Corporate Author: Loyola University Chicago. Archives
Format: Kit
Language:English
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100 1 |a Roll, J. Donald  |q (John Donald),  |d 1912-1986. 
245 1 0 |a J. Donald Roll, S.J., papers,  |f 1912-1985. 
300 |a 2  |f linear feet. 
351 |a Organized into six series: 1. Biographical, 1958-1980 ; 2. Education, 1933-1983 ; 3. Jesuit Activities, 1938-1986 ; 4. Scientific Work, 1958-1984 ; 5. Recreational Boating, 1951-1980 ; 6. Associations, 1946-1985 ;  |b chronological arrangement. 
520 2 |a The J. Donald Roll, S.J., papers consist of 2 linear feet spanning the years 1912 to 1985 (bulk 1933-1985). This collection includes curriculum vitae, notes, correspondence, photos, diplomas, newsletters and articles, dissertations, programs, manuals, pamphlets, and reports. Subjects include Loyola University Chicago, Physics, the seismograph station at Loyola, MANTRA, and the Chicago Association of Technological Societies. 
541 |c Gift ;  |d January 5, 1987. 
545 0 |a John Donald Roll was born June 25, 1912, in Newport, Kentucky, to William and Agatha Roll. He attended St. Mary's HIgh School in St. Mary's, Kansas, before entering the Society of Jesus in 1931. He was ordained a priest in 1943. Roll attended Xavier University before transferring to Loyola University and graduating in 1935 with a degree in English. In 1939 he received his Masters in Physics from St. Louis University. Roll received his Ph. D. in Physics from Fordham University in 1949. He was a faculty member of the Physics department at Loyola University Chicago, later becoming its chairman. While at Loyola Roll served as the director of the seismological station and moderator of several student organizations. Outside of teaching Roll was the chaplain for the Chicago Power Squadron of District 20 (1952-1980); national chaplain and associate national chaplain for the United States Power Squadrons (1966-1980); President of the Marine Navigation and Training Association (1956 -1959); and a training officer for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Roll passed away on November 18, 1986. 
546 |a In English. 
555 0 |a Finding aid available in repository and online ;  |c folder level. 
600 1 0 |a Roll, J. Donald  |q (John Donald),  |d 1912-1986  |v Archives. 
610 2 0 |a Loyola University Chicago.  |b Department of Physics. 
610 2 0 |a Jesuits. 
650 0 |a Seismology. 
710 2 |a Loyola University Chicago.  |b Archives. 
852 |a Loyola University of Chicago  |b Archives and Special Collections.  |c Cudahy Library, 1032 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660. 
856 4 2 |3 Finding aid to the J. Donald Roll, S.J., papers  |u http://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/archives/pdfs/roll_sj_papers.pdf 
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