Selected Projects / La Dolce Vita., 05/18/1961-01/02/1962

File — Box: 2, Folder: 34

Identifier: 44293

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

05/18/1961-01/02/1962

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence regarding MQ's criticism to La Dolce Vita. Includes TLS from Francis J. Connell, and letters by Patrick Scalan and William H. Mooring. Item list: TLS from Bishop Scully to MQ. 05/22/1961 TLS from Archbishop Karl J. Alter, of Cincinnati, to MQ. 07/03/1961 TLS from Bishop Scully to MQ. 07/21/1961 TLS from Bishop Scully to MQ. 08/23/1961 TLS from Arcbishop Alter to MQ. 10/03/1961 TLS from Archbishop Alter to MQ. 01/02/1962

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

Scalan, Patrick: Other Types

Connell, Francis J.: Other Types

"La Dolce Vita: Manuscript

Scully, William A. (B. of Albany): Other Types

Alter, Karl J. (Arch. Cincinnati): Other Types

Mooring, William H.: Other Types