Gallery - Board of Governors: Fitzgerald, William., 05/13/1942-10/28/1949

File — Box: 68, Folder: 36

Identifier: GAMMS472.4.5108

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

05/13/1942-10/28/1949

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 William Fitzgerald, Librarian of Brokklyn Prepatory, includes many TLSs and ALSs to Sister Mary Joseph and various people on the Gallery's committees or Board of Governors. Includes drafts of form letters sent out by the Gallery's Board of Governors. Correspondence refers to the Board of Governors, the Young People's Literature Committee, suugestions for authors who should be included in the Gallery, the Catholic Literary Award, and various decisions made by the Gallery. Includes TLs from Board members who cannot attend meetings. Fitzgerald served as President of the Board.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GALLERY - BOARD OF GOVERNORS CORRESPONDENCE: FITZGERALD, WILLIAM: Typed Letter Signed

FITZGERALD, WILLIAM - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GALLERY BUSINESS: Typed Letter Signed

KNOX, RONALD [MSGR.] - CORRESPONDENCE INCOMING FROM FITZGERALD, W.: Typed Letter Signed

WAUGH, EVELYN - CORRESPONDENCE INCOMING FROM FITZGERALD, WILLIAM: Typed Letter Signed

BRYAN, DOROTHY - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GALLERY BUSINESS: Typed Letter Signed

MONROE, N. ELIZABETH - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GALLERY BUSINESS: Typed Letter Signed