Legion of Decency / Philadelphia., 04/11/1934-10/28/1935

File — Box: 2, Folder: 17

Identifier: 44276

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

04/11/1934-10/28/1935

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence regarding the Legion of Decency in Philadelphia. Numerous references to the Catholic ban on movie theaters. References to Archbishop Dennis C. Dougherty of Philadelphia, and Msgr. Hugh Lamb. Item list: TLs from Archbishop Cicognani to MQ. 10/18/1934 TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 03/16/1935 TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 03/02/1935

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

Cicognani, Amleto Giovani: Other Types

Lamb, Hugh L (Msgr.): Manuscript

Dougherty, Dennis C. (A. Philadelphia): Manuscript

Hays, Will H.: Other Types

Legion of Decency - Philadelphia: Manuscript