Lord, S.J., Daniel A., 02/14/1956-06/06/1956

File — Box: 1, Folder: 20

Identifier: 44233

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

02/14/1956-06/06/1956

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: 4.5 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence regarding the authorship of the Production Code.Includes TLS by Rev. Lord, letters from Quigley Jr., Geoffrey M. Shurlock, Director of the Production Code Administration, Thurston N. Davis, S.J., Ed. of America + other Catholic Journalists Item list: TL from Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., to MQ. 05/24/1956 TLS from Thurston N. Davis, S.J., to MQ. 03/16/1956 TLS from Thurston N. Davis, S.J., to MQ. 06/04/1956

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

Quigley, Martin Jr.: Other Types

Lord, S.J., Daniel A.: Other Types

Shurlock, Geoffrey M.: Other Types

Parsons, Wilfrid S.J.: Other Types

Production Code - Authorship: Manuscript

Davis, Thurston N.: Other Types