Cronin, Archibald Joseph - Correspondence Regarding., 11/29/1941-11/11/1942

File — Box: 12, Folder: 69

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.933

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

11/29/1941-11/11/1942

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

Correspondence to Sister Mary Joseph from Bertrand Weaver, C.P., and Mrs. Herbert Nathan Dawes protest A. J. Cronin's election to the Gallery and condemn his book "The Keys of the Kingdom." Includes notes by Meinrad B. Koester, C.PP.S., criticizing "The Keys of the Kingdom." Also refers to Franz Werfel.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CRONIN, ARCHIBALD JOSEPH - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING: Typed Letter Signed

CRONIN, ARCHIBALD JOSEPH - KEYS OF THE KINGDOM PROTESTS: Typed Letter Signed

WERFEL, FRANZ - REFERENCE: PROTEST AGAINST HIS WRITING: Typed Letter Signed