Mary Fides Glass, Sister - Correspondence., 08/15/1941-01/26/1953

File — Box: 42, Folder: 73

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.2983

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

08/15/1941-01/26/1953

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

4 ALS and 3 TLS from Sister Mary Fides Glass, S.C., elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1952, to Sister Mary Joseph thank SMJ for invitation to join the Gallery and refer to Sister Marie Elise, Sister Mary Fides's writing and illustrating, her early childhood and family, her ill health, visit, Charles Dickens' visit to her town, Robert Peary, "The Prince Who Gave His Gold Away," and material sent to the Gallery.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MARY FIDES GLASS [SISTER] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Autographed Letter

REGINA MARIA GLASS - CF. MARY FIDES GLASS [SISTER]: Autographed Letter

PEARY, ROBERT - REFERENCE BY MARY FIDES GLASS [SISTER]: Typed Letter Signed

DICKENS, CHARLES - REFERENCE BY MARY FIDES GLASS [SISTER]: Typed Letter Signed

MARIE ELISE [SISTER] - REFERENCE BY MARY FIDES GLASS [SISTER]: Typed Letter Signed