Testimonials., 03/27/1946-11/24/1946
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
- Creation: 03/27/1946-11/24/1946
Creator
- From the Collection: Quigley, Martin, 1890-1964 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Testimonials regarding MQ's cooperation to the 1946 national campaign of the American Cancer Society, through the Motion Picture Division. Also testimonials related to MQ's participation in the 1946 Notion Picture Industry American Red Cross Campaign. Item list: TLS from Spyros P. Skouras to MQ. 03/27/1946 TLS from Eric Johnston to MQ. 04/05/1946
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
Skouras, Spyros P.: Other Types
American Cancer Society, Inc.: Manuscript
Johnston, Eric A.: Other Types
American Red Cross: Manuscript
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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