Critic, The 1984-1988., 01/06/1984-10/25/1988
Series-level Scope and Content Note
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
- 01/06/1984-10/25/1988
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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 "The Critic," 1984-1988. Contents include TLS exchanged among John Deedy, Dan Herr, and John Sprague including: 1 TLS discussing Peter Steinfels's departure from "Commonweal;" 1 TLS Deedy's review of Cardinal Spellman's book; 1 TLS referencing Graham Greene and his diminishing reputation; 1 TLS consoling Deedy for the loss of his father; 1 TLS noting the differences between the "new 'Critic'" and a publication called "Nimbus;" 1 TLS from John Sprague thanking Deedy for a piece on Catholic liberals; 1 TLS from Dan Herr referencing Ann Landers; 1 TLS from Joel Wells noting that he quoted Deedy in his forthcoming book "Coping in the 80's;" 1 TLS noting the move of Commonweal to Dutch Street; 1 TLS commenting on the "Commonweal Newsletter; 1 TLS noting Deedy's contribution to Sister Candida's new book and the success of Deedy's "Catholic Fact Book;" 3 brochures for Deedy's "The Catholic Fact Book," published by Thomas More Association, are included.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
HERR, DAN - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1984-1988: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM HERR, DAN 1984-1988: Typed Letter Signed
SPRAGUE, JOHN L. - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1984-1988: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM SPRAGUE, JOHN L. 1984-1988: Typed Letter Signed
WELLS, JOEL - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1986: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM WELLS, JOEL 1986: Typed Letter Signed
STEINFELS, PETER, DEPARTURE FROM COMMONWEAL - REFERENCE 1984: Typed Letter Signed
GREENE, GRAHAM - REFERENCE 1984: Typed Letter Signed
NIMBUS (MAGAZINE) - REFERENCE 1984: Typed Letter Signed
LANDERS, ANN - REFERENCE 1985: Typed Letter Signed
COMMONWEAL NEWSLETTER - REFERENCE 1987: Typed Letter Signed
LUND, CANDIDA - REFERENCE 1987: Typed Letter Signed
CATHOLIC FACT BOOK, THE - REFERENCE 1987: Typed Letter Signed
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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