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America., 02/04/1980-06/11/1997

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: 77188

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Series includes correspondence of John Deedy with editors and publishers regarding books and articles he wrote. Also includes letters of reaction from readers, royalty statements, and promotional items.

Dates

  • 02/04/1980-06/11/1997

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Extent

From the Collection: 10.5 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Correspondence of John Deedy and "America." Contains 1 TLS from Joseph A. O'Hare, S. J. to John Deedy discussing a proposed article on the "Newman conference at Worcester;" 1 TLS from O'Hare to Deedy stating that the article on the Newman conference will appear in the April 19 issue of "America" and granting Deedy permission to use some of its material in a letter to "The Tablet;" 1 TLS from George W. Hunt, S. J. to John Deedy with inclosed brief biography of Hunt and an article he wrote on a breakfast at the White House; 1 TLS from Hunt to Deedy rejecting his article "Are Literary Prizes a Form of Pruriency?" for publication in "America;" 1 TLS from Hunt to Deedy accepting his article "A Taste of Priestlessness" for publication in "America."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

O'HARE, JOSEPH A. - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1980: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM O'HARE, JOSEPH A. 1980: Typed Letter Signed

NEWMAN, CARDINAL - REFERENCE 1980: Typed Letter Signed

TABLET, THE - REFERENCE 1980: Typed Letter Signed

HUNT, GEORGE W. - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1994-1997: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM HUNT, GEORGE W. 1994-1997: Typed Letter Signed

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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