The Biographical series contains materials that showcase Blouin's professional achievements, including a curriculum vitae and letters acknowledging his various activities, as well as materials that provide some insight into his personal life, such as genealogical information about the Blouin family. Some of the letters in this series are from such individuals as Gerald Ford and the future Pope Benedict XVI.
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The Francis X. Blouin papers highlight Blouin's work at the Bentley Historical Library, his teaching endeavors as a faculty member, and his professional activities both in the United States and abroad. A large portion of the collection consists of presentations and publications by Blouin regarding both the fields of archives and history.
The Bentley Historical Library series consists of speeches and letters that reflect on the various projects that began or were developed during Blouin's time as director, as well as Blouin's experiences working at the institution. The series also includes speeches, papers, and exhibit materials that describe the evolution of the Bentley Historical Library since its inception.