Francis X. Talbot Correspondence
Series-level Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of the papers [e.g., correspondence] of Francis Xavier Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). There are some folders, however, which contain items from the early 1930's, pre-dating his tenure as Editor; in such instances, these folders are generally comprised of materials dating from Father Talbot's tenure as America Magazine Literary Editor. Alphabetical correspondence files will be found to have a chronological [internal] folder arrangement [i.e., order] up to Box 30, after which its primary internal arrangement is alphabetical.
Dates
- From the Collection: circa1909-1989
- From the Collection: Majority of material found within 1909 - 1989
Conditions Governing Access
Portions of this collection are currently unprocessed and access to it may therefore be limited. Researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections for more information on access to this collection.
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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
General Note
Series No. in Collection: 2
Creator
- From the Collection: Jesuits (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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