Memorial University would award Aloysius O'Brien the honorary degree

Four honorary degrees would be awarded at Memorial University's fall convocation sheduled for October 30, 1982 at the Arts and Culture Centres in St. John's. As a farmer and linguist, Aloysius would recive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Mannion,Maura
Other Authors:	O'Brien Aloysius, 1915-2008, was born in St. John's, NL and the last descendant of the O'Brien Family. His mother's family came from Waterford and his father's family from Kilkenny in Ireland. He was a farmer and also taught himself the Irish Gaelic and botany. During his life, He was active in preserving and promoting the Irish-Newfoundland culture and traditions.
Format:	Journal/Newspaper
Language:	unknown
Published:	1982
Subjects:	Education People O'Brien,Aloysius 1915-2008 Newfoundland
Online Access:	http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/6047

Description
Summary:	Four honorary degrees would be awarded at Memorial University's fall convocation sheduled for October 30, 1982 at the Arts and Culture Centres in St. John's. As a farmer and linguist, Aloysius would recive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.