Mary Madeleva Wolff, Sister - Correspondence., 05/19/1932-04/03/1950
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
- 05/19/1932-04/03/1950
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
Container Summary
Correspondence from Sister Mary Madeleva Wolff, C.S.C., elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932, includes: 10 TLS, Telegram, and xerox of TLS to Sister Mary Joseph; TLS to Sister Mary Edwards; and TLS to Mrs. Josephine Ryan Murphy. Correspondence thanks SMJ for invitation to join the Gallery and refers to Daniel Lord, S.J., visit, Sister Eleanore Brosnahan, C.S.C., H. L. Shroeder and his "library of living authors," illness, standards for inclusion in the Gallery, and material sent to the Gallery. Includes ALS from Sister M. Anastasia, TLS from Sister Bernadette Marie, and ALS from Joan Christie regarding Sister Mary Madeleva. Original of xeroxed page is in "Laminated Mss" Series.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
MARY MADELEVA WOLFF [SISTER] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Typed Letter Signed
LORD, DANIEL [S.J.] - REFERENCE BY MARY MADELEVA WOLFF [SISTER]: Typed Letter Signed
BROSNAHAN, ELEANORE [SISTER] - REFERENCE BY MARY MADELEVA WOLFF: Typed Letter Signed
WOLFF, MARY EVALINE - CF. MARY MADELEVA WOLFF [SISTER]: 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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