Critic, The 1989-1991., 07/11/1989-10/25/1991
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
- 07/11/1989-10/25/1991
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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, 1989-1991. Contents include TLS and ALS exchanged among John Deedy, John Sprague, and Dan Herr including: 1 TLS returning Deedy's article on Thomas More; 1 TM Saint/Sir Thomas More: Did He Really Die for Papal Authority...?," by John Deedy; 1 TLS referencing a derogatory story about Edward Sheehan in "The Globe;" 1 TLS from John Sprague regarding "Matrix" and a piece on Trinity Church Deedy had written; 1 TLS from Deedy to Joel Wells regarding his book "The Catholic Book of Days" with a response from Wells written on the letter; 1 TLS from John Sprague noting the theme for the next six issues of "Overview" and mentioning Deedy's upcoming interview with Walter Kerr; 1 ALS from Sprague discussing Deedy's interviews for "Overview;" 1 TLS from Sprague commenting on the Walter Kerr inteview; 1 ALS from Sprague referencing the Sprague interview; 1 TLS from Sprague noting Deedy's Dolores Leckey interview; 1 TLS from Sprague discussing Deedy's interviews with Cassidy, Shannon, and Sister Greene; 1 TLS mentioning Deedy's "Overview" interviews with David O'Brien and possible up-coming interviews with Brien Friel and Seamus Heaney; 1 TLS from Joel Wells commenting on Deedy's "Catholicsm: Facts and Myths;" 1 ALS from Julie Bridge regarding Deedy's newsletter "Matrix;" 1 ALS from John Sprague on Deedy's Cyprian Davis interview; 1 TLS regarding the contracts for Deedy's "Matrix" and "What Every Catholic Should Know;" 1 ALS from Sprague on the Sloyan interview.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
HERR, DAN - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1989-1991: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM HERR, DAN 1989-1991: Typed Letter Signed
SPRAGUE, JOHN L. - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1989-1991: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM SPRAGUE, JOHN L. 1989-1991: Typed Letter Signed
WELLS, JOEL - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1990-1991: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM WELLS, JOEL 1990-1991: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. TO WELLS, JOEL 1990: Typed Letter Signed
WELLS, JOEL - CORRESP. FROM DEEDY, JOHN 1990: Typed Letter Signed
MORE, THOMAS, ARTICLE ON - TM BY JOHN DEEDY 1989: Printed Item
SHEEHAN, EDWARD - REFERENCE 1989: Typed Letter Signed
MATRIX - REFERENCE 1989-1991: Typed Letter Signed
TRINITY CHURCH, ARTICLE ON - REFERENCE 1990: Typed Letter Signed
CATHOLIC BOOK OF DAYS - REFERENCE 1990: Typed Letter Signed
OVERVIEW, JOHN DEEDY'S INTERVIEWS FOR - REFERENCE 1990-1991: Typed Letter Signed
KERR, WALTER, INTERVIEW WITH JOHN DEEDY - REFERENCE 1990: Typed Letter Signed
LECKEY, DOLORES, INTERVIEW WITH JOHN DEEDY - REFERENCE 1990: Typed Letter Signed
FRIEL, BRIEN, INTERVIEW WITH JOHN DEEDY - REFERENCE 1990: Typed Letter Signed
HEANEY, SEAMUS, INTERVIEW WITH JOHN DEEDY - REFERENCE 1991: Typed Letter Signed
CATHOLICISM: FACTS AND MYTHS - REFERENCE 1991: Typed Letter Signed
DAVIS, CYPRIAN, INTERVIEW WITH JOHN DEEDY 1991: Typed Letter Signed
WHAT EVERY CATHOLIC SHOULD KNOW - REFERENCE 1991: Typed Letter Signed
Repository Details
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