Gallery - Business Correspondence: Cram, Ralph Adams., 08/23/1935-10/24/1935

File — Box: 69, Folder: 61

Identifier: GAMMS472.4.5222

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

08/23/1935-10/24/1935

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

8 TLS and TL from Ralph Adams Cram, the noted architect, to Sister Mary Joseph refer to the architectual plans he drew up (at no cost) for a permanent building for the Gallery. He tells SMJ that his work for her is "after these years of aridity,...like a ray of light from Heaven!" The plans (3 blueprints) are listed in the "Oversized Series." Includes the following items: TLS from Cram to Sister Mary Joseph. August 23, 1935 TLS from Cram to Sister Mary Joseph. August 30, 1935 TLS from Cram to Sister Mary Joseph. September 5, 1935 (2 pp.) TLS from Cram to Sister Mary Joseph. September 9, 1935 TLS from Cram to Sister Mary Joseph. September 13, 1935 TLS from Cram to Sister Mary Joseph. September 16, 1935 TLS from Cram to Sister Mary Joseph. September 23, 1935 TLS from Cram to Sister Mary Joseph. October 18, 1935 TLS from Cram to Sister Mary Joseph. October 24, 1935