Transcript of oral history interview with John Connolly
Description:
Interview with John Connolly conducted by an unnamed interviewer about community life around Mission Church (Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help) in Mission Hill during the early twentieth century. Other interview topics include the rural nature of Mission Hill and the existence of cow pastures on the Hill, Brantley’s Farm, Parker Hill Reservoir, the Longwood Medical area, Fenway, Boys Latin School (Boston Latin School), Simmons College (Simmons University), a miracle he witnessed at the church, the St. Alphonsus Association, working at the Boston Public Library during the Depression, political elections and rallies, Maurice Tobin, former Mayor of Boston, youth recreational activities, early Ford cars, vegetable peddlers, icemen, Irish immigrants, and the local fire department.
