McNicholas, John T., Archbishop of Cincinnati., 09/29/1933-07/25/1934
Series-level Scope and Content Note
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
- 09/29/1933-07/25/1934
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 Archbishop McNicholas, regarding the concerns of the Bishops' committee on Motion Pictures. References to Archbishop Cicognani and Joseph Breen. Item list: TLS from Archbishop McNicholas, of Cincinnati, to MQ. 03/25/1934 TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 06/09/1943 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. 06/09/1934 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. 06/10/1934 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. 07/22/1934 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. (second letter, same date) 07/22/1934
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
Breen, Joseph I.: Other Types
Cicognani, Archibishop: Manuscript
Bishops' Committee on Motion Pictures: Manuscript
Hays, Will H.: Other Types
McNicholas, John T. Archbishop: Other Types
Episcopal Committee on Motion Pictures: Manuscript
Creator
- From the Collection: Quigley, Martin, 1890-1964 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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