Legion of Decency / New York., 07/06/1934-12/12/1935
Series-level Scope and Content Note
The Subject Correspondence Series comprises correspondence and related material regarding the Legion of Decency, the Production Code, Selected Projects, Quigley Publications, and Testimonials. The correspondence regarding the Legion of Decency is organized alphabetically according to localities. There is correspondence from the Legion of Decency in Buffalo, Chicago, Massachusetts, Mexico, Philadelphia and most of all, New York. This series contains letters from noted figures such as Rev. Wilfrid Parsons, Will Hays, Mary Looram and Archbishop Amleto Cicognani, et alia. The Subject Correspondence Series also contains correspondence and related material regarding the Production Code. It includes a document identified as the original copy of the Production Code. In addition, the Subject Correspondence Series includes a section on material on specific projects, organized alphabetically. Included in this series is correspondence regarding 'The Cardinal,' 'La Dolce Vita,' 'Lolita' and 'Of Love and Desire,' among others.
Dates
- 07/06/1934-12/12/1935
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 regarding the Legion of Decency in New York. Numerous letters from Edward R. Moore. References to the McCall Bill, and film "The Two Monks." Item list: TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 10/18/1934 TLS from MQ to Rev. Edward R. Moore. 11/28/1934 TLS from Archbishop Hayes, of New York, to MQ. 12/14/1934 ANS from Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., to MQ. 01/21/1935 ANS from Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., to MQ. 06/18/1935 TLS from R.H. Cochrane to MQ. 06/28/1935
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
Moore, Edward R.: Manuscript
Hayes, Patrick C. (Archb. of New York): Other Types
Hays, Will H.: Other Types
McCall Bill (Senate Bill # 68): Manuscript
Parsons, Wilfrid S.J.: Other Types
"Two Monks, The": 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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