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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

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Extent

From the Collection: 125 Linear Feet (84 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TRACY, VERA MARIE - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Autographed Letter

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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