Critic, The 1976-1977., 05/11/1976-12/06/1977

File — Box: 4, Folder: 21

Identifier: 77208

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

05/11/1976-12/06/1977

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Extent

From the Collection: 10.5 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence of John Deedy and "The Critic," 1976-1978. Contents include correspondence exchanged among John Deedy, Joel Wells and Dan Herr including: 1 on a review of the biography of Teilhard de Chardin; 1 on a column Deedy wrote to be titled "Where are They Now?;" 1 on Deedy's piece of Dan Callahan; 1 TLS concerning Deedy's possible resignation as Managing Editor of "Commonweal" to be replaced by a full-time writing career; 1 TLS praising Deedy's article on Cardinal O'Connell; 1 noting the "dramatic recover" of the Thomas More Association's first "financial crisis;" 1 TLS suggesting Deedy write on Carol Jackson, Ade Bethune, or Monsignor Lally; 1 on Deedy's update on Joe O'Rourke.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HERR, DAN - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1976-1978: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM HERR, DAN 1976-1978: Typed Letter Signed

WELLS, JOEL - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1976-1978: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM WELLS, JOEL 1976-1978: Typed Letter Signed

TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, PIERRE, REVIEW OF BIOGRAPHY - REFERENCE 1976: Typed Letter Signed

CALLAHAN, DANIEL - REFERENCE 1976: Typed Letter Signed

O'CONNELL, JOHN CARDINAL - REFERENCE 1976: Typed Letter Signed

THOMAS MORE ASSOCIATION, FINANCIAL RECOVERY - REFERENCE 1976: Typed Letter Signed

JACKSON, CAROL - REFERENCE 1977: Typed Letter Signed

BETHUEN, ADE - REFERENCE 1977: Typed Letter Signed

LALLY, FRANCIS J. - REFERENCE 1977: Typed Letter Signed

O'ROURKE, JOE, ARTICLE ON - REFERENCE 1977: Typed Letter Signed