Maritain, Jacques - Correspondence., 06/14/1933-10/16/1952

File — Box: 41, Folder: 74

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.2904

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

06/14/1933-10/16/1952

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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

1 TLS in English and half of AL and xerox of TLS in French from Jacques Maritain, elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932, to Sister Mary Joseph thank her for invitation to join the Gallery and for the Gallery's Literary Award for "Man and the State." Includes 3 TLS from his secretary which refer to his heavy schedule, his trip to France, and the presentation of the Gallery award. Original of xeroxed TLS is in "Laminated Mss" Series. Includes the following items: Half of AL from Maritain to SMJ which begins "Ze pense que le project..." undated TLS from Maritain to SMJ. January 21, 1952

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MARITAIN, JACQUES - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Typed Letter Signed

FRENCH AUTHORS - MARITAIN, JACQUES: Typed Letter Signed

MARITAIN, JACQUES - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING: Typed Letter Signed