Wilfrid Parsons Correspondence "R" (1932)., 01/05/1932-12/27/1932

File — Box: 3, Folder: 24

Identifier: 21038

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

01/05/1932-12/27/1932

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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 consists of the "R" Correspondence (1932) of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1925-1936). Items of interest include: letter (May 10) briefly discusses Eleanor Roosevelt and her role regarding the birth control issue; letter (May 26) discusses the Church's position on Catholics attending secular institutions of higher learning; copy of a published letter (Jun. 6) from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in support of the 18th Amendment; letter (Oct. 26) from Jesuit criticizes Vol. 8 of The Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences for negative viewpoints about the Society of Jesus; letter (no date) concerns Eleanor Roosevelt and her stance on birth control.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

ROOSEVELT, ELEANOR-BIRTH CONTROL-1932: Typescript

MORAL ISSUES-BIRTH CONTROL-ELEANOR ROOSEVELT'S POSITION-1932: Typescript

BIRTH CONTROL-ELEANOR ROOSEVELT'S POSITION-1932: Typescript

ROCKEFELLER, (JR.) JOHN D.-18TH AMENDMENT-1932: Typescript

EDUCATION-CATHOLIC CHURCH-RE:CATHOLICS AT SECULAR SCHOOLS: Typescript

CATHOLIC CHURCH-POSITION RE:CATHOLICS AT SECULAR SCHOOLS: Typescript

SOCIETY OF JESUS-CRITICISM:ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES: Typescript

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES-CRITICISM OF-1932: Typescript

EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT-J.D. ROCKEFELLER (JR)-LTR. SUPPORTS: Typescript