Hynes, Emerson

Scope and Contents Closest to the heart - the life of Emerson Hynes, Jeanne Cofell's doctoral dissertation, considers how Emerson Hynes' experiences as a college student at St. John's University shaped his moral convictions in later life. Three aspects of college life receive particular attention: encounter with a mentor (Virgil Michel); academic engagement; and involvement in extracurricular activities. Hynes was a sociology and ethics professor at St. John's, and an aide to Senator Eugene McCarthy....

Scope and Contents Hynes, Emerson -S. Arleen Hynes obituary, 1916-2006 -Wake Service for Arleen Hynes, OSB, September 7, 2006 -Emerson Hynes, 1915-1971 Bibliography of Journal Articles Listed in the Catholic Periodical Index -St. John's Record, May 20, 1937: "Graduation: its moral meaning" by Emerson Hynes, editor -Virgil Michel by Leo R. Ward and Emerson Hynes -Assistant Senator by Harry W. Flannery (picture captioned: Emerson Hynes,...

Scope and Contents

The collection includes correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles, and various other materials, including Jeanne Cofell’s Ed.D. dissertation on Hynes. The focus of the collection is Emerson Hynes’ work at Saint John’s, his work with Senator Eugene McCarthy, and his family life.