Rhode Island (2), 1938-1991
Collection-level scope and contents note
A collection of personal letters, booklets, ephemera et cet. of Maurice Adelman (1932-1999). Includes pamphlets, magazines, photographs, autographed literature and miscellaneous materia. The collection contains a large number of informational booklets related to the histories of Catholic churches throughout the United States and Europe (from the 1950s to the 1990s). Also of note is the ephemera of Dr. James B. Donovan, former President of the Pratt Institute and foreign negotiator for the United States.
Dates
- 1938-1991
Conditions governing access note
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: 2.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Folder contains copy of booklet titled "The Hurricane" (1938); also contains booklet titled "A 'Most Magnificent' Mansion" (1985); copy of journal titled "Rhode Island History" (1991).
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Rare Books Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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