Gallery - Catholic Literary Award: Ceremonies in 1952., No date found in GAMMS

File — Box: 69, Folder: 53

Identifier: GAMMS472.4.5214

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

No date found in GAMMS

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, addresses, guest lists, and invitations refer to the ceremonies for the recipients of the Gallery's Catholic Literary Award in 1952 for books published in 1951. Jacques Maritain and Graham Greene were chosen. Includes TMs (7 pp.) by Maritain and page of notes by George N. Shuster. Also includes TLS from Leo Price protesting Greene's award.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GALLERY - CATHOLIC LITERARY AWARD: CONTROVERSY RE: GREENE: Typed Letter Signed

GALLERY - CATHOLIC LITERARY AWARD: ADDRESSSES AT TEA: Typescript

MARITAIN, JACQUES - MANUSCRIPT: ADDRESS AT CATHOLIC LITERARY AWARD TEA: Typescript

GREENE, GRAHAM - CATHOLIC LITERARY AWARD WINNER: CORRESPONDENCE RE:: Typed Letter Signed

SHUSTER, GEORGE - REMARKS AT CATHOLIC LITERARY AWARD TEA FOR MARITAIN: Typescript