Wilfrid Parsons Correspondence "H" (1933)., 02/07/1933-12/15/1933
Series-level Scope and Content Note
This series consists of the papers [e.g., correspondence] of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1925-1936).
Dates
- 02/07/1933-12/15/1933
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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 contains the "H" Correspondence (1933) of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1925-1936). Items of interest include: letter (July 25/July 17) concerning the salvaging of "The Catholic Hour" which at the time was the nation's largest regular religious radio broadcast program; letter (Oct. 24) speculates on the reasons for Alfred Smith's defeat in his bid for the presidency;
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
PARSONS, REV. WILFRID, S.J.-CORRESP.-H-(1933): Typescript
THE CATHOLIC HOUR-RADIO PROGRAM-1933: Typescript
ALFRED SMITH-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE-DEFEAT-1933: Typescript
Creator
- From the Collection: Jesuits. Maryland Province (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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