Gallery - Correspondence: Authors Elected Who Declined., 05/22/1938-12/21/1951

File — Box: 69, Folder: 7

Identifier: GAMMS472.4.5168

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

05/22/1938-12/21/1951

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

6 TLS from Myles Connolly, who declined Sister Mary Joseph's invitations to join the Gallery, refer to his work and family and Dan England. Includes TLS from Sister Mary Joseph.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GALLERY - CORRESPONDENCE: AUTHORS ELECTED WHO DECLINED: CONNOLLY, MYLE: Typed Letter Signed

CONNOLLY, MYLES - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING REFUSES MEMBERSHIP: Typed Letter Signed

MARY JOSEPH [SISTER] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING TO CONNOLLY, MYLES: Typed Letter Signed