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Wilfrid Parsons Correspondence "H" (1930-1931)., 01/01/1930-12/31/1931

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: 20994

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

  • 01/01/1930-12/31/1931

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

Container Summary

This folder consists of the "H" Correspondence (1930-1931) of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1925-1936). Items of interest include: letter (Mar. 18/Mar. 20, 1930) addresses the interference of Congress regarding the alcohol content of sacramental wines as well as the affects of the Volstead Act and its provisions upon the clergy.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PARSONS, REV. WILFRID, S.J.-CORRESP.-H-(1930-1932): Typescript

PROHIBITION-18TH AMENDMENT-SACRAMENTAL WINE-1930: Typescript

CATHOLIC CHURCH-PROHIBITION-STATUTES RE: SACRAMENTAL WINE: Typescript

EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT-EFFECTS UPON CATHOLIC PRACTICE-1930: Typescript

VOLSTEAD ACT-PROHIBITION-AFFECT UPON CATHOLIC PRACTICE-1930: Typescript

PROHIBITION-VOLSTEAD ACT-AFFECTS UPON THE CATHOLIC CHURCH-1930: Typescript

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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