Rev. Thomas E. Murphy, S.J.

   Thomas E. Murphy was born in New York City on January 27, 1856. His primary education was received in public schools after which he entered St. Francis Xavier College, NY. In 1875, before graduation, he entered the Society of Jesus in Quebec. 
   After classical studies at West Park, NY and theological studies at Woodstock College, MD, he was ordained a priest on August 24, 1890.    Following ordination he served as Dean of Studies at Georgetown and then as President of St. Francis Xavier College Studies. He was appointed President of Holy Cross in 1906. During his tenure the Preparatory Division of Holy Cross was dissolved. 
   Leaving Holy Cross in 1911, Rev. Murphy served as administrator of Brooklyn College and then as Rector of St. Ignatius Church, Brooklyn, until his death on December 14, 1933.

Link to papers of President Murphy RG 12.15 (.pdf file)