Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "A" (1940-1941)., 01/01/1940-12/31/1941
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 his tenure as America Magazine Literary Editor.
Dates
- Creation: 01/01/1940-12/31/1941
Creator
- From the Collection: Jesuits. Maryland Province (Organization)
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Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
This folder contains the "A" Correspondence (1940-1941) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: letter (Feb. 24, 1940) speaks of the activities of the Harvard University based anti-Catholic organization "Yankee-American Action"; letter (Mar. 21, 1940) concerns Catholics and conscription; letter (Oct. 30, 1940) addresses the color problem involving the Negro in the United States.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-CORRESP.-A-(1940-1941): Typescript
RELIGIOUS BIAS-ANTI-CATHOLIC GROUP AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY-1940: Typescript
HARVARD UNIVERSITY-ANTI-CATHOLIC GROUP-1940: Typescript
YANKEE/AMERICAN ACTION-ANTI-CATHOLIC GROUP-HARVARD UNIVERSITY-1940: Typescript
CATHOLICS-MILITARY CONSCRIPTION-1940: Typescript
NEGROES-COLOR PROBLEM IN THE NORTH & SOUTH-1940: Typescript
Repository Details
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