Farrell, O.P., Walter - Correspondence., 10/25/1941-07/19/1946

File — Box: 20, Folder: 35

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.1375

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

10/25/1941-07/19/1946

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

6 ALS, 7 TLS, and ACS from Walter Farrell, O.P., elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1941, to Sister Mary Joseph thank her for invitation to join the Gallery and refer to lectures, cloistered Dominicans, Farrell's writing, joining the Navy during World War II, the Gallery's Literary Award, and the resignation of the Gallery's Philosophy Committee. Includes TLS from Peter O'Brien, O.P., regarding Farrell's Literary Award.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

FARRELL, WALTER [O.P.] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Autographed Letter

FARRELL, WALTER [O.P.] - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING: Autographed Letter

GALLERY BUSINESS - COMMITTEES: RESIGNATIONS FROM: Typed Letter Signed