Gallery - Board of Governors: Hughes, Riley., 03/23/1952-04/12/1954

File — Box: 68, Folder: 40

Identifier: GAMMS472.4.5112

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

03/23/1952-04/12/1954

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, Photo, Programs, and Clippings from Riley Hughes, a Professor at Georgetown University. 18 TLS and 2 ALS from Riley Hughes to Sister Mary Joseph refer to his lecturing, Alfred Duggan, his desire to be president of Webster College, new Board of Governors, the Catholic Literary Award, Frank Scully, John Joseph O'Connor, and Georgetown University Forum on "What has Happened to Reading in America?". Includes TLs from Sister Mary Joseph.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GALLERY - BOARD OF GOVERNORS CORRESPONDENCE: HUGHES, RILEY: Typed Letter Signed

GALLERY - BOARD OF GOVERNORS CORRESPONDENCE: MARY JOSEPH [SISTER]: Typed Letter Signed

GALLERY - CATHOLIC LITERARY AWARD: CORRESPONDENCE RE:: Typed Letter Signed

HUGHES, RILEY - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GALLERY BUSINESS: Typed Letter Signed

HUGHES, RILEY - PHOTOS: Photograph

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - HUGHES, RILEY - PROFESSOR: Typed Letter Signed

SCULLY, FRANK - REFERENCE BY HUGHES, RILEY: Typed Letter Signed

O'CONNOR, JOHN JOSEPH - REFERENCE BY HUGHES, RILEY: Typed Letter Signed

MARY JOSEPH [SISTER] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING TO HUGHES, RILEY: Typed Letter Signed