Brodrick, S.J., James - Correspondence., 11/24/1935-03/13/1950
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
- 11/24/1935-03/13/1950
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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
2 ALS and 1 ACS from James Brodrick, S.J., elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1934, to Sister Mary Joseph refer to Americans, who are "the most generous people on earth," photos, and "The Procession of Saints" and discuss writing, which is "to find the truth and tell it, a surprisingly stiff job." Includes TLS from Julie Kernan regarding Brodrick's Gallery award for "A Procession of Saints."
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
BRODRICK, JAMES [S.J.] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Autographed Letter
BRITISH AUTHORS - BRODRICK, JAMES [S.J.]: Autographed Letter
KERNAN, JULIE - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: BRODRICK: Typed Letter Signed
IRISH AUTHORS - BRODRICK, JAMES [S.J.]: 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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