Gallery Coat of Arms - Correspondence with Rose, Pierre., 07/06/1937-08/26/1937

File — Box: 68, Folder: 7

Identifier: GAMMS472.4.5079

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The Gallery Archives Series includes correspondence, manuscripts, handbooks, pamphlets, photos, slides, awards, and clippings which relate directly to the founding of the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1932 by Sister Mary Joseph, S.L.; incorporation; Executive Council and Board of Governors; membership lists, plans, and qualifications; the establishment of the Academy of the Gallery and the Catholic Literary Award; Gallery functions, anniversaries, and activities; Gallery fund-raising plans; and Gallery publicity. Includes Sister Mary Joseph's personal correspondence, photos, awards, etc., which often relate to the Gallery. Boxes 68-76.

Dates

07/06/1937-08/26/1937

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

7 ALS from Pierre de Chaignon la Rose to Sister Mary Joseph discuss plans for creating a Coat of the Arms for the Gallery; explain his reasons for selecting certain colors and designs, the difference between a seal and a coat of arms, and the difference between an academy and a Gallery; and refer to his teaching at Harvard University and printing from copper plates. Includes signed canceled check from Chaignon La Rose. Includes the following items: ALS from Pierre de Chaignon la Rose to Sister Mary Joseph. July 6, 1937 ALS from Rose to Sister Mary Joseph. July 10, 1937 ALS from Rose to Sister Mary Joseph. (2 pp.) July 16, 1937 ALS from Rose to Sister Mary Joseph. July 18, 1937 ALS from Rose to Sister Mary Joseph. July 26, 1937 ALS from Rose to Sister Mary Joseph. (Bill) July 26, 1937 ALS from Rose to Sister Mary Joseph. August 26, 1937

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GALLERY - COAT OF ARMS: CORRESPONDENCE WITH ROSE, PIERRE DE CHAIGNON: Autographed Letter

ROSE, PIERRE DE CHAIGNON LA - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING: Autographed Letter

HARVARD UNIVERSITY - ROSE, PIERRE DE CHAIGNON LA - PROFESSOR AT: Autographed Letter