Joseph R. N. Maxwell
Joseph R. N. Maxwell | |
|---|---|
| 21st President of Boston College | |
| In office 1951–1958 | |
| Preceded by | William L. Keleher |
| Succeeded by | Michael P. Walsh |
| 20th President of the College of the Holy Cross | |
| In office 12 September 1939 – 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Francis J. Dolan |
| Succeeded by | William J. Healy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 November 1899 Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | 18 September 1971 (age 71) Ybbs an der Donau, Austria |
| Resting place | Weston College Cemetery |
| Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross (BA) Boston College (MA) Fordham University (PhD) Weston College (STL) |
Joseph Raymond Nonnatus Maxwell SJ (7 November 1899 – 18 September 1971) was an American Catholic priest, academic, poet, and college administrator. A Jesuit since 1919, he served as President of the College of the Holy Cross from 1939 to 1945, and President of Boston College from 1951 to 1958.