Gallery - Board of Governors: Bruce, William., 05/16/1935-09/21/1942
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
- 05/16/1935-09/21/1942
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
16 TLS from William C. Bruce of the Bruce Publishing Company to Sister Mary Joseph refer to the Gallery's Board of Governors, Bruce's "author's service," authors, his mother's death, and suggestions for Gallery.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
GALLERY - BOARD OF GOVERNORS CORRESPONDENCE: BRUCE, WILLIAM: Typed Letter Signed
BRUCE, WILLIAM C. - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GALLERY BUSINESS: Typed Letter Signed
Creator
- From the Collection: Gallery of Living Catholic Authors (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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