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Hughes, Howard., 07/14/1948-02/04/1970

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: 44220

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

  • 07/14/1948-02/04/1970

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 regarding the business relationship of MQ and Howard Hughes. Includes letters from noted businessman Jay Levine, discussiong the possible purchase by him and Albert A. List of Hughe's RKO stockholdings. Also, discussions on Born to be Bad Item list: TLS from Howard Hughes to MQ. 07/14/1948 TLS from Jay Levine to MQ. 07/02/1953 TLS from Jay Levine to MQ. (Two different letters, same date) 07/02/1953

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

Levine, Jay: Other Types

List, Albert A.: Manuscript

Hughes, Howard: Other Types

"Born to Be Bad": Manuscript

"I Married A Communist": Manuscript

RKO Pictures Corporation: Manuscript

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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