Feeney, S.J., Leonard - Correspondence., 10/16/1933-09/08/1937

File — Box: 20, Folder: 59

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.1399

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

10/16/1933-09/08/1937

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

ALS and 2 TLS from Leonard Feeney, S.J., elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932, and later removed from the Gallery after his excommunication from the Catholic Church. Feeney was the only Gallery member whose name was later removed from the GLCA. Correspondence thanks Sister Mary Joseph for her invitation to join the Gallery and refers to Feeney's writing, his hobbies, and his work. Includes ALS from J.W.F. Bird to Feeney.