Correspondence, Miscellaneous & Undated., 08/24/1911-03/30/1979
Scope and Contents
The Louis J.A. Mercier Papers 2 consist of correspondence and printed materials kept by Mercier. Much of the correspondence relates to academics, publishing and family matters, including several letters from "L'Education" and "The Educational Review" to which Mercier contributed. The collection includes pamphlets and ephemera relating to teaching aids and techniques for foreign language learning. Mercier also collected printed materials and catalogues from Harvard, Radcliffe, University of Chicago and St. Ignatius College.
Dates
- Creation: 08/24/1911-03/30/1979
Creator
- From the Collection: Mercier, Louis J. A. (Louis Joseph Alexandre), 1880- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
12 letters mostly to Louis J. A. Mercier, mostly personal with references to academics. Includes 1 TLS from The American Catholic Who's Who and 1 TLS from L. R. Herrick at the University of Wisconsin.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
MERCIER, LOUIS A. J. - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter
AMERICAN CATHOLIC WHO'S WHO - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter
HERRICK, L. R. - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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