Tracy, Vera Marie - Correspondence., 07/18/1923-09/30/1937

File — Box: 61, Folder: 76

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.4445

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

07/18/1923-09/30/1937

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 Vera Marie Tracy, elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932, includes: xerox of TLS to Sister Mary Joseph; 4 ALS and 2 TLS to Mrs. Griffin; TL to Angela Bourne; and handwritten Christmas Card to "Marie." Correspondence thanks SMJ for invitation to join the Gallery and refers to her Aunt Mami, Mrs. Helving, Father Joseph Higgins, Father Will Higgins, her father, her trips to Mass, friends, problems with her wheelchair, "writing verse and firing it at the magazines," trip to California, rooming houses, activities, impressions, and illnesses. Original of xeroxed page is in "Laminated Mss" Series.