London Tablet 1983-1985., 01/11/1983-02/23/1985
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
- 01/11/1983-02/23/1985
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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 "London Tablet," 1983-1985. Contents include 1 TLS from John Wilkins asking for a lead on the relations between Lutherans and Catholics in the United States; 1 TLS from John Wilkins referencing Deedy's "The New Nuns;" 1 TLS from John Wilkins with a xerox of a reply to Deedy's "London Tablet" article on abortion; 1 TLS from Danil Berrigan, S. J. regarding a letter in the "London Tablet" (17 December 1983) concerning the reasons behind his travels in Latin Aemrica; 1 newsclipping from the "London Tablet" defending Berrigan against the attacks of Father James Hennesey, S. J.; 1 ALS from Maurice Adelman to John Deedy regarding a letter he had written to the "London Tablet;" 1 TLS from John Wilkins with a letter from Andrew M. Greeley, S. J. responding to Deedy's article on Catholic schools; 1 xeroxed reply to Greeley from Deedy; 1 xeroxed TLS from Greeley to the "London Tablet" disputing Deedy's facts.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
WILKINS, JOHN - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1983-1985: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM WILKINS, JOHN 1983-1985: Typed Letter Signed
BURNS, T. F. - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1983-1985: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM BURNS, T. F. 1983-1985: Typed Letter Signed
BERRIGAN, DANIEL - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1983: Typed Letter Signed
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM BERRIGAN, DANIEL 1983: Typed Letter Signed
HENNESEY, JAMES - REFERENCE 1983: Typed Letter Signed
ADELMAN, MAURICE - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1984: Autographed Letter
DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM ADELMAN, MAURICE 1984: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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