Gallery - Board of Governors: Presidency of., 07/05/1949-08/22/1949
Series-level Scope and Content Note
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
- 07/05/1949-08/22/1949
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 regarding the Presidency of the Gallery's Board of Governors includes 3 TLS from John J. Considine, M.M., TLS from Carlton Hayes, and ALS from Daniel Sargent. All refuse the presidency, although Considine consents to be "Executive Secretary." Includes list of members of the Borad for 1949. Includes the following items: TLS from Carlton Hayes. August 22, 1949 ALS from Daniel Sargent. August 15, 1949
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
GALLERY - BOARD OF GOVERNORS: PRESIDENCY OF (CORRESPONDENCE): Typed Letter Signed
CONSIDINE, JOHN [M.M.] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GALLERY PRESIDENT: Typed Letter Signed
HAYES, CARLTON - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GALLERY PRESIDENCY: Typed Letter Signed
SARGENT, DANIEL - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GALLERY PRESIDENCY: Autographed Letter
Creator
- From the Collection: Gallery of Living Catholic Authors (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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