Annie Christitch to Wilfrid Parsons., 01/29/1935-01/29/1935
Scope and Contents
The Wilfrid Parsons, SJ Papers 2 consist primarily of letters sent to Parsons, an editor for "America" Magazine, from Annie Christitch. Christitch's letters to Fr. Parsons document in detail the role of Catholicism in Yugoslavia during the 1920s and 1930s. Her letters also touch on the subject of Catholicism in Czechoslovakia during that same period. In her correspondence, Christitch discusses many significant individuals, including King Alexander of Yugoslavia, Antun Bauer, John LaFarge, Tomas G. Masaryk, Benito Mussolini, Stjepan Raditch, and Eamon de Valera. Furthermore, Christitch describes her work for various international women's organizations. Some of Annie Christitch's correspondence is also found in the John LaFarge, SJ Papers.
The John J. Burns Library at Boston College owns part of Annie Christitch's personal papers, and her efforts for women's rights are described in the following article: Elaine Clark, "Catholic Men in Support of the Women's Suffrage Movement in England," "Catholic Historical Review," 94.1 (2008) 22-44.
Dates
- 01/29/1935-01/29/1935
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
1 Typed Letter Signed dated 1/29/1935 from Annie Christitch to Rev. Wilfrid Parsons, S.J. References to Dr. Pupin, Archbishop Saritch, Cardinal Pacelli, Cardinal Bourne, Monsignor Heard, Fr. Gallagher, Fr. Steuart, the Catholic Council for International Relations, and de Valera. Sent from London, England. Also, 1 Autograph Note, an addendum from Christitch to Fr. Parsons, inquiring whether he knows Victor Hugo Duras, an expert in international law.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
CHRISTITCH, ANNIE - CORRESP. TO PARSONS, WILFRID (1935): Typed Letter Signed
PARSONS, WILFRID - CORRESP. FROM CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
PUPIN, MICHAEL - REF. BY CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
SARIC, IVAN - REF. BY CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
PACELLI, CARDINAL - REF. BY CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
BOURNE, CARDINAL - REF. BY CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
HEARD, MONSIGNOR - REF. BY CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
GALLAGHER, FR. - REF. BY CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
STEUART, FR. - REF. BY CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
CATHOLIC COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - REF. BY CHRISTITCH 1935: Typed Letter Signed
VALERA, EAMON DE - REF. BY CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
DURAS, VICTOR HUGO - REF. BY CHRISTITCH, ANNIE (1935): Typed Letter Signed
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