Mercier, Louis - Correspondence., 05/08/1939-03/16/1953

File — Box: 45, Folder: 8

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.3137

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

05/08/1939-03/16/1953

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

5 ALS from Louis Mercier, elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1937, to Sister Mary Joseph thank her for invitation to join the Gallery and refer to material sent to the Gallery, lectures at the University of Haiti, and the difference between a Gallery and an association. Includes card from Mrs. Louis Mercier thanking SMJ for her sympathy re: Louis Mercier's death and typed eulogy by George Yates, former dean of Georgetown University's Graduate School.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MERCIER, LOUIS - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Autographed Letter

FRENCH AUTHORS - MERCIER, LOUIS (BORN IN FRANCE): Autographed Letter

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - MERCIER, LOUIS - PROFESSOR AT: Autographed Letter

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - YATES, GERARD - DEAN OF GRAD SCHOOL: Typescript

YATES, GERARD - MANUSCRIPT: EULOGY FOR MERCIER, LOUIS: Typescript