McNicholas, John T., Archbishop of Cincinnati., 08/10/1934-12/08/1935
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
- 08/10/1934-12/08/1935
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 Episcopal Committee for Motion Pictures. Also references to Will Hays and Arthur D. Maguire, author of a critique to MQ. Item list: TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. 11/24/1934 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. (two letters same date) 11/24/1934 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. 11/25/1934 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. 01/15/1935 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. (2nd letter, same date) 01/15/1935 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. (3rd letter same date) 01/15/1935 TLS from Archbishop McNicholas to MQ. 12/08/1935
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
McNicholas, John T. Archbishop: Other Types
Hays, Will H.: Manuscript
Maguire, Arthur D.: Manuscript
Episcopal Committee for 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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