Clemens, Cyril - Correspondence., 06/10/1937-03/10/1956

File — Box: 10, Folder: 19

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.757

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

06/10/1937-03/10/1956

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

6 ALS, 2 TLS, and 9 ACS from Cyril Clemens, elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1933, to Sister Mary Joseph refer to Clemens' enterprise, "The International Mark Twain Society," and some of its members. Clemens also elects SMJ to honorary membership in his society "in recognition of [her] lasting contribution to American literature." Also refers to R. J. Lincoln. Includes "Real Wild Flowers from the Holy Land."