Wilfrid Parsons Correspondence "M" (1903-1925)., 01/01/1903-12/31/1925

File — Box: 3, Folder: 1

Identifier: 21015

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

01/01/1903-12/31/1925

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 the "M" Correspondence (1903-1925) of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1925-1936), but most of the items pre-date his tenure. Items of interest include: letter (May 6, 1914) addresses the theory of evolution; letter (Sept. 19, 1917) alludes to religious bias in the military; letter (Jun. 21, 1918) speaks of a Detroit city ordinance prohibiting the sale or cost-free distribution of materials defaming any religion, sect or cult.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PARSONS, REV. WILFRID, S.J.-CORRESP.-M-(1903-1925): Typescript

THEORY OF EVOLUTION-VIEWS OF AN AMERICA MAG. SUBSCRIBER-1914: Typescript

RELIGIOUS BIAS-U.S. MILITARY-1917: Typescript

RELIGIOUS BIAS-DETROIT-ORDINANCE AGAINST PRINTED MATTER-1918: Typescript

MICHIGAN-DETROIT-ORDINANCE AGAINST DEFAMATORY RELIG. MATERIAL: Typescript