Meehan, Francis - Correspondence., 02/08/1914-11/13/1940

File — Box: 44, Folder: 59

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.3116

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

02/08/1914-11/13/1940

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

Correspondence from Francis Joseph Meehan (Brother Leo), elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932, includes: ALS and ACS to Sister Ignatia and 5 TLS and xerox of TLS to Sister Mary Joseph. Correspondence thanks SMJ for invitation to join the Gallery and refers to his writing, "The Lady of the Grange," his reluctance to join the Gallery's Board of Governors, and his retirement. Original of xeroxed page is in "Laminated Mss" Series. TMs (5 pp.) with auto. corr. by Francis Joseph Meehan (Brother Leo) is titled "Three Trends of the Hour."