Trainor, J. Raymond - Correspondence., 12/28/1954-02/16/1955
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Parr-Smith Collection consists primarily of correspondence, clippings, medals and photographs collected by D. Harrison Smith and John F. Parr, most relating to their friendship with Edmund S. Walsh, S.J. and their connections with Georgetown University. The collection consists of 1 linear foot of material arranged in 24 folders in 2 boxes. The Smith-Parr Archives contain correspondence relating to John F. Parr's tenure at Georgetown University. Manuscripts by Parr and Smith are also in the Archive, including 'My Three Musketeers' ('Mes Trois Mousquetaires'), about Smith and Parr's close friendship with Rev. Edmund A. Walsh, S.J. Medals received by Smith and Parr are also in the collection including the Bronze Star, the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta, the French Academic Wreaths and a medal received by Smith from Pius XII during an audience with him in 1956. Also in the Archive are a number of photographs collected by Smith and Parr, mostly involving their stay at Georgetown, but including one photo of D. Harrison Smith in audience with Pius XII and one signed photo of President Dwight D. Eisenhower with John F. Parr.
Extent: 1 linear foot Number of
Boxes: 2 Span Dates: c.1930 - 1981
Abbreviations ALS Autograph Letter signed by the author TDS Typed Document Signed TLS Typed Letter Signed by the author TMs Typed Manuscript
Dates
- 12/28/1954-02/16/1955
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
8/10/5f
Container Summary
2 TLSs and 1 ALS from J. Raymond Trainor to John F. Parr concerning a possible position for Parr in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. References to Edmund A. Walsh, S.J.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
TRAINOR, J. RAYMOND - CORRESP. FROM: Autographed Letter
PARR, JOHN F. - CORRESP. TO: Autographed Letter
SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE, GEORGETOWN UNIV. - CORRESP. ABOUT: Autographed Letter
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - CORRESP. FROM: Autographed Letter
WALSH, EDMUND A., S.J. - CORRESP. ABOUT: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu