Luce, Clare Boothe - Correspondence., 03/08/1947-03/04/1958

File — Box: 37, Folder: 7

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.2605

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

03/08/1947-03/04/1958

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

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 ALS and 1 TLS from Clare Boothe Luce, elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1957, to Sister Mary Joseph thank SMJ for invitation to join the Gallery and refer to Luce's travels to India, the Orient, and Europe, and lectures. Includes 4 TLS from Luce's secretaries which refer to her ill health, "Child of the Morning," and her busy schedule. Includes the following items. ALS from Clare Boothe Luce to SMJ. March 8, 1947 ALS from Clare Boothe Luce to SMJ. March 18, 1947 TLS from Clare Boothe Luce to SMJ. October 22, 1947