Correspondence: Edward Rice to Robert Lax., 08/11/1948-08/11/1948

File — Box: 1, Folder: 152

Identifier: GAMMS448.9.153

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains the correspondence, manuscripts, and miscellaneous documents related to the personal life and professional career of Edward Rice for the years 1941-1950.

Dates

08/11/1948-08/11/1948

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 13.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains TLS, 1 page/1 sheet. Reference to Rice's ongoing debate over the teachings of the Catholic Church with Robert Gerdy and Harry Flynn, expression of his thoughts on the Church, as well as on the potential influence of Thomas Merton's book [Seven Storey Mountain] on Protestants.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RICE, EDWARD - CORRESP. TO LAX, ROBERT, AUG. 11, 1948: Typed Letter Signed

LAX, ROBERT - CORRESP. FROM RICE, EDWARD, AUG. 11, 1948: Typed Letter Signed

GERDY, ROBERT - CORRESP. RE DEBATE W/ RICE ON CATH CH, 1948: Typed Letter Signed

FLYNN, HARRY - CORRESP. RE DEBATE W/ RICE ON CATH CH, 1948: Typed Letter Signed

MERTON, THOMAS - CORRESP. RE SEVEN STOREY MOUNTAIN, 1948: Typed Letter Signed

RICE, EDWARD - CORRESP. RE POSITION ON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1948: Typed Letter Signed

RICE, EDWARD - OPINION ON INFL OF SEVEN STORY MTN, 1948: Typed Letter Signed