Gallery - Executive Council Correspondence (General)., 07/15/1944-10/11/1951

File — Box: 68, Folder: 57

Identifier: GAMMS472.4.5129

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

07/15/1944-10/11/1951

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Extent

From the Collection: 125 Linear Feet (84 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

General Executive Council Correspondence includes letters from Brother James Alpheus, Sister Anne Catherine, C.S.J., M. J. Bresnahan, T. Cahill, C.M., Brother Damian, F.S.C., Grace Haren, Rev. James Hoflich, R. W. Hoogstraet, and Sister Mary Joseph. Refers to the Gallery's Executive Council, anniversary celecrations, and the Catholic Literary Award.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GALLERY - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE: VARIOUS PEOPLE: Typed Letter Signed

GALLERY - CATHOLIC LITERARY AWARD CORRESPONDENCE: VARIOUS PEOPLE: Typed Letter Signed

MARY JOSEPH [SISTER] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING TO MARIELLA [SISTER]: Typed Letter Signed