Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "H" (1937)., 01/06/1937-12/28/1937

File — Box: 5, Folder: 25

Identifier: 21090

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 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

01/06/1937-12/28/1937

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 consists of the "H" Correspondence (1937) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: letter (Jan. 11) addresses the topic of pro-sterilization advocates within the ranks of the League of Women Voters; letter (Sept. 18) has attached a sermon by John LaFarge, S.J., given at the Blessed Martin Centennial and subsequently published in "Torch" Magazine.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-CORRESP.-H-1937: Typescript

LAFARGE, REV. JOHN, S.J.-SERMON-1937: Typescript

MORAL ISSUES-STERILIZATION-1937: Typescript

STERILIZATION-MORAL ISSUE-COMMENTS IN CORRESP.-1937: Typescript

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS-1937: Typescript