Copleston, S.J., Frederick - Correspondence., 07/15/1952-05/13/1955

File — Box: 12, Folder: 18

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.882

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

07/15/1952-05/13/1955

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

2 TLS from Frederick Copleston, S.J., elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1955, to Sister Mary Joseph originally decline her invitation to join the Gallery because he has no first draft Mss., and then accept her invitation. Refers to radio debate between Copleston and Bertrand Russell. Includes TLS from Gerald Van Ackeren, S.J., which supports Copleston for membership in the Gallery and refers to Hugo Rahner.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

COPLESTON, FREDERICK [S.J.] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Typed Letter Signed

BRITISH AUTHORS - COPLESTON, FREDERICK [S.J.]-: Typed Letter Signed

COPLESTON, FREDERICK [S.J.] - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING: Typed Letter Signed

VAN ACKEREN, GERALD [S.J.] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Typed Letter Signed

RUSSELL, BERTRAND - REFERENCE RE: DEBATE WITH COPLESTON: Typed Letter Signed

RAHNER, HUGO - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed