Wilfrid Parsons Correspondence "F" (1921-1932)., 01/01/1921-12/31/1932

File — Box: 1, Folder: 17

Identifier: 20984

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of the papers [e.g., correspondence] of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1925-1936).

Dates

01/01/1921-12/31/1932

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 65.5 Cubic Feet (68 boxes (processed))

From the Collection: 69.65 Cubic Feet (81 boxes (unprocessed))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

This folder contains "F" Correspondence (1921-1932) essentially of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1925-1936), although there are some items which pre-date his tenure. Items of interest include: a recriminatory letter (Nov. 14, 1927) to Father Parsons from another priest concerning for the appearance of an article on birth control in America Magazine; letter (Mar. 4, 1930) from the Peace Society of Central Queens [New York] to America Press speaks of potential interference of the federal government into the Catholic school system; letter (July 13, 1932) complains of southern Democratic Party bigots and provides an Al Smith campaign slogan; letter (Nov. 22, 1932) speaks of anti-vivisection activities.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PARSONS, REV. WILFRID, S.J.-CORRESP.-F-(1921-1932): Typescript

CATHOLIC CHURCH-BIRTH CONTROL-1927: Typescript

BIRTH CONTROL-CATHOLIC CHURCH-1927: Typescript

PEACE SOCIETY OF CENTRAL QUEENS-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS-1930: Typescript

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS-GOVERNMENT CONTROL-1930: Typescript

SMITH, ALFRED-1932 ELECTION CAMPAIGN-SOUTHERN OPPOSITION: Typescript

DEMOCRATIC PARTY-AL SMITH-SOUTHERN OPPOSITION-1932: Typescript

ANTI-VIVISECTION-SUPPORTERS-1932: Manuscript