Correspondence-Andrew Graves (SJ) (1937-1941)., 01/01/1937-12/31/1941

File — Box: 4, Folder: 90

Identifier: 20879

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of correspondence of Andrew Graves, S.J.

Dates

01/01/1937-12/31/1941

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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All materials in this collection dated 1940 and later are restricted. All diaries in this collection are restricted. Contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections for further information.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Folder contains correspondence of Father Andrew Graves, S.J., covering the period 1937-1941. There are newsletters of Father Graves to friends and supporters which contain parish and personal news items. Of particular interest is one such newsletter (Oct. 15, 1941) describing his living conditions and first encounters with the area. There is also correspondence regarding the establishment of Negro missions. Another letter (Sept. 2, 1937) describes personal difficulties encountered upon arrival into Revere, N.C., as well as a description of the extent of Catholicism in the area.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

REVERE, N.C.-HISTORY-1937: Typescript

CATHOLICS-REVERE, N.C.-1937: Typescript

REVERE, N.C.-CATHOLICISM-1937: Typescript

GRAVES, REV. ANDREW, S.J.-CORRESP.-(1937-1941): Typescript

CATHOLICS-NEGROES-MISSIONS-1937: Typescript

NEGROES-CATHOLIC MISSIONS-1937: Typescript