Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "B" (June-Dec. 1941)., 06/02/1941-12/29/1941

File — Box: 4, Folder: 14

Identifier: 21052

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Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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: 06/02/1941-12/29/1941

Creator

From the Collection: Jesuits. Maryland Province (Organization)

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Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

This folder consists of the "B" Correspondence (June-Dec. 1941) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: letter (June 4) has attached a letter from writer John Bunker which discusses, among other matters, his book "Revolt"; letter (June 17) and attachment deals with the controversy which ensued between Father Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., and Father Brophy over the open letter printed concerning the Inter-Faith program; letter (July 15) has attached a questionnaire which every religious in the United States who entered a seminary or novitiate after Jan. 1, 1919 was asked to fill out in order assist in a study of vocations; letter (July 18) from John Bunker concerns more details regarding his book "Revolt"; letter (Aug. 26) has an attached letter which accuses the Catholic Central Verein of pro-Nazi/un-American sentiments; letter (Sept. 2) has attachment which addresses religious bias against Catholics.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-CORRESP.-B-(JUNE-DEC. 1941): Typescript

BUNKER, JOHN-AUTHOR'S CORRESP. RE: "REVOLT"-1941: Typescript

PARSONS, REV. WILFRID, S.J.-1941: Typescript

CATHOLIC CHURCH-VOCATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE-1941: Typescript

CATHOLIC CLERGY-VOCATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE-1941: Typescript

REVOLT-BOOK BY JOHN BUNKER-1941: Typescript

CATHOLIC CENTRAL VEREIN-ALLEGATIONS AGAINST: Typescript

RELIGIOUS BIAS-ANTI-CATHOLICISM IN THE U.S.-1941: Typescript