Correspondence Web-Wes., 08/30/1955-05/26/1967
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and a wide variety of supplemental items, which document Murray's career as author, editor, lecturer, professor, and theologian. Murray is perhaps best known for his books We Hold These Truths (1960) and The Problem of God (1964), as well as for his longstanding editorship of Theological Studies. Among Murray's correspondents are Rev. John Tracy Ellis, Henry and Clare Boothe Luce, and Samuel Cardinal Stritch, together with fellow Jesuits Walter Burghardt, Bernard Lonergan, Vincent McCormick, and Leo Ward. 1927-1976 42.00 linear feet
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Dates
- 08/30/1955-05/26/1967
Language of Materials
English
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 42 Linear Feet
Physical Location
7/05/4
Physical Description
Correspondence with Sam Welles of Life magazine, advice to student re dissertation, invitation to attend symposium (declined)
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
Life magazine: Manuscript
Regan, SJ, Richard: Manuscript
Weber, SJ, Paul J.: Manuscript
Welles, Sam -Life magazine: Manuscript
San Jose City College: Manuscript
Repository Details
Part of the Woodstock Theological Center Library Archives Repository
Adrian Vaagenes
Lauinger Library
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
av762@georgetown.edu