Carmichael, Montgomery - Correspondence., 07/25/1932-09/25/1934

File — Box: 8, Folder: 52

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.594

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

07/25/1932-09/25/1934

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 125 Linear Feet (84 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 ALS, 3 TLS, and 2 ACS from Montgomery Carmichael, elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932, to Sister Mary Joseph refer to "Solitaries of the Sambuca," "that instrument of torture, the camera," his writing, his fondness "for all that is Netherlandish," and his advanced age. Includes handwritten comment on back of small reprint of portrait of St. Jean de la Croix which states "Art has had too much to say here...".