Legion of Decency / Films Reviewed., 11/30/1949-11/30/1959
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
- 11/30/1949-11/30/1959
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
Yearly publications featuring the motion pictures reviewed by the New York Office of the National Legion of Decency.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
Legion of Decency - Motion Pictures Rev.: Manuscript
Legion of Decency - New York: Manuscript
Looram, Mary Harden: Other Types
Little, Thomas F, Msgr.: Other Types
Sullivan, Patrick J. S.J.: Other Types
International Federation of Catholic Alumni: 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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