Gillis, C.S.P., James - Correspondence., 06/08/1933-07/23/1957
Series-level Scope and Content Note
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
- 06/08/1933-07/23/1957
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Extent
From the Collection: 125 Linear Feet (84 boxes and 1 oversized folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
ALS, 13 TLS, and xerox of TLS from James Gillis, C.S.P., elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932, to Sister Mary Joseph and Vincent Kienberger, O.P., thank SMJ for his election to the Gallery and the Academy and refer to potential Gallery members, retreats, possible articles, Archbishop Goodier, Carlton Hayes, Bishop Anthony Walsh, John Bunker, and Gallery business and meetings. Includes 3 TLS from Gillis' assistant, 1 TLS from Joseph McSorley, C.S.P, regarding Gillis' death, and prayer card.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
GILLIS, JAMES [C.S.P.] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Typed Letter Signed
KIENBERGER, VINCENT [O.P.] - CORRESPONDENCE INCOMING: Typed Letter Signed
HAYES, CARLTON - REFERENCE BY GILLIS, JAMES [C.S.P.]: Typed Letter Signed
BUNKER, JOHN - CORRESPONDENCE INCOMING FROM GILLIS, JAMES: Typed Letter Signed
MCSORLEY, JOSEPH [C.S.P.] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GILLIS: Typed Letter Signed
GILLIS, JAMES [C.S.P.] - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING: Typed Letter Signed
WALSH, ANTHONY [BISHOP] - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING: Typed Letter Signed
GOODIER, ALBAN [ARCHBISHOP] - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING: Typed Letter Signed
Creator
- From the Collection: Gallery of Living Catholic Authors (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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