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Hays, Will H., 11/30/1925-09/22/1945

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 44219

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The Individual Correspondence Series consists of files of correspondence from specific individuals, arranged alphabetically, as they appeared in Martin Quigley's original archives. The series includes noted correspondents such as Barney Balaban, Howard Hughes, Spyros Skouras and Joseph Kennedy. Also, there are many letters from Joseph Breen, Will Hays, and Eric Johnston, regarding the Production Code. It should be noted that letters by these and others that appear in the Individual Correspondence Series can also be found throughout other series within the collection. In addition, the Individual Correspondence series includes much correspondence from members of the Catholic hierarchy, regarding the Legion of Decency. There are several letters to and from Rev. Daniel A. Lord, who at Quigley's request wrote the Production Code, as well as letters from Rev. Paul Facey, Rev. Patrick Masterson, Rev. Thomas Little and Rev. John McClafferty. Also, there are numerous letters from the Archbishop of Cincinnati, John T. McNicholas, William Scully, Bishop of Albany, Francis Spellman, Archbishop of New York and Samuel Stritch, Archbishop of Chicago.

Dates

  • 11/30/1925-09/22/1945

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Correspondence to and from Will H. Hays, President of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America from 1922 to 1945. Includes copy of his work contract with MPPDA, discussions about the trade press and The Federation of BritishFilm industri Item list: TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 08/01/1931 TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 09/10/1934 TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 12/04/1934 ALS from Will Hays to MQ. 07/12/1936 TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 09/30/1941 ALS from Will Hays to MQ. 01/01/1944 TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 09/22/1945 ALS from Will Hays to MQ. 03/24/1948

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

Trade Press: Manuscript

Motion Picture Trade Papers and Advertis: Manuscript

Production Code: Manuscript

Hays, Will H.: Other Types

Federation of British Industries: Manuscript

Motion Picture Producers and Distributors: Manuscript

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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