Merton, Thomas - Correspondence., 07/01/1949-12/09/1955

File — Box: 45, Folder: 19

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.3148

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

07/01/1949-12/09/1955

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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

TLS and 2 form letters from Thomas Merton (Father Louis, O.C.S.O.), elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1947, to Sister Mary Joseph thank her for invitation to join the Gallery and his election to the Academy of "Immortals" and ask for prayers and funds for a new Trappist monastery. Includes: TLS and xeroxes of 2 TLS from M. James Fox, O.C.S.O., TLS from Father Prior, TLS from Fr. James G. Dodge, and unsigned TL. These letters refer to Father Louis and material sent to the Gallery. Original of xeroxed pages are in "Laminated Mss" Series.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MERTON, THOMAS - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Typed Letter Signed

MERTON, THOMAS - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING: Typed Letter Signed

LOUIS, FATHER - CF. MERTON, THOMAS: Typed Letter Signed

FRENCH AUTHORS - MERTON, THOMAS (BORN IN FRANCE): Typed Letter Signed