Christopher J. Hoy papers

  • Creator Names Hoy, Christopher J., 1917-1992.
  • Title Christopher J. Hoy papers [manuscript], 1935-1992.
  • Physical description 1.25 linear ft. (1 box)
  • Collection summary Scrapbook, diary transcript, railroad passes, and other papers of Christopher J. Hoy, an Irish American Chicagoan, who was educated in Catholic schools in the city and employed by various Chicago companies. Includes a scrapbook of clippings and athletic letters documenting Hoy's football career at St. Columbanus Grade School and St. Leo High School, ca. 1930-1935; his St. Leo High School diploma, 1935; transcript of a diary kept by Hoy in 1940-42; World War II era ration books; railroad passes issued to Hoy while an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1940s-1950s; materials about Hoy's retirement from the American Library Association, 1983; and copies of Hoy's obituaries, 1992.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Suellen Hoy (1994.0149).
  • Names
    • Hoy, Christopher J., 1917-1992 Archives.
    • American Library Association Employees.
    • St. Columbanus Grade School (Chicago, Ill.) Students.
    • St. Leo High School (Chicago, Ill.) Students.
    • American Library Association.
    • St. Columbanus Grade School (Chicago, Ill.)
    • St. Leo High School (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Catholics Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Football players Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • High school students Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Irish Americans Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
    • Greater Grand Crossing (Chicago, Ill.)
    • South Side (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Awards. aat
    • Diaries. aat
    • Diplomas. aat
    • Passes (tickets) aat
    • Ration books. aat
    • Scrapbooks. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.