Sheen, Bishop Fulton - Correspondence., 03/15/1934-07/31/1951

File — Box: 57, Folder: 23

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.4087

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

03/15/1934-07/31/1951

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

6 TLS, xerox of TLS, and 2 sympathy cards from Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932, to Sister Mary Joseph thank her for invitation to join the Gallery and refer to "the present generation's [loss of] contact with historical Christianity," his travels, his heavy schedule of work, and his appointment as Bishop. Original of xeroxed page is in "Laminated Mss" Series. Includes the following items: TLS from Sheen to Sister Mary Joseph. April 25, 1935 TLS from Sheen to Sister Mary Joseph. April 5, 1943 TLS from Sheen to Sister Mary Joseph. October 23, 1943 TLS from Sheen to Sister Mary Joseph. August 6, 1948 TLS from Sheen to Sister Mary Joseph. March 3, 1950 TLS from Sheen to Sister Mary Joseph. July 31, 1951