Testimonials., 04/05/1955-05/25/1955

File — Box: 3, Folder: 51

Identifier: 44347

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

04/05/1955-05/25/1955

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

Testimonials regarding MQ's 40th anniversary in the motion picture industry and the 25th anniversary of the Production Code. Item list: TLS from Msgr. John J. McClafferty to MQ. 04/12/1955 TLS from Samuel Goldwyn to MQ. 04/12/1955 TLS from Bryan J. McEntegart, Bishop of Aradi and Rector of Catholic U. to MQ. 04/18/1955 TLS from Jack Warner to MQ. 04/22/1955 TLS from Eric Johnston to MQ. 05/03/1955 TLS from Charles Brackett, Pres, Academy o Motion Picture Arts + Sciences to MQ. 05/06/1955

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

McEntegart, Bryan J. B.Aradi, Rec. Cathu: Other Types

Goldwyn, Samuel: Other Types

Warner, Jack: Other Types

Galeazzi, Enrico: Manuscript

McClafferty, John J.: Other Types

Johnston, Eric: Other Types