Bregy, Katherine - Correspondence., 05/31/1934-12/20/1956
Series-level Scope and Content Note
The Individual Authors Series contains correspondence, manuscripts, questionnaires from the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors, photos, publications, and clippings relating to individual authors who were accepted or considered as members of the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors established by Sister Mary Joseph, S.L., in 1932. The series is arranged alphabetically by author. Boxes 1-66.
Dates
- 05/31/1934-12/20/1956
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Extent
From the Collection: 125 Linear Feet (84 boxes and 1 oversized folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
9 ALS and 2 ACS from Katherine Bregy, elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932, to Sister Mary Joseph refer to her "fine project to encourage Catholic Literature;" various writers such as Archbishop Goodier, Eric Gill, Cartlon J.H. Hayes, Agnes Repplier; lecturing; the "present war crisis;" and a Catholic anthology issued by the "New Republic." The letters are all in Bregy's characteristic purple ink.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
BREGY, KATHERINE - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Autographed Letter
GILL, ERIC - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter
GOODIER, ARCHBISHOP [S.J.] - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter
HAYES, CARLTON J. - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter
REPPLIER, AGNES - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter
Creator
- From the Collection: Gallery of Living Catholic Authors (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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