Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "L" (1938)., 01/10/1938-12/28/1938
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: 01/10/1938-12/28/1938
Creator
- From the Collection: Jesuits. Maryland Province (Organization)
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Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
This folder consists of the "L" Correspondence (1938) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: letter (June 8) has attached an issue of "American Action," a bi-weekly bulletin (May 29) which is devoted to the subject of Communism; letter (July 3) from John LaFarge describes his audience with Pope Pius XI and mentions his impressions of LaFarge's book "Interracial Justice"; letter (Sept. 13) has attached an address by William F. Russell, "How to Tell a Communist and How to Beat Him," delivered before an American Legion Convention.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-CORRESP.-L-1938: Typescript
AMERICAN ACTION MAGAZINE-ARTICLES ON COMMUNISM-1938: Typescript
COMMUNISM-1938: Typescript
LAFARGE, REV. JOHN, S.J.-AUDIENCE WITH PIUS XI-1938: Typescript
PIUS XI-IMPRESSIONS:"INTERRACIAL JUSTICE"-JOHN LAFARGE-AUTHOR: Typescript
PIUS XI-AUDIENCE WITH JOHN LAFARGE, S.J.-1938: Typescript
ADDRESS: "HOW TO TELL A COMMUNIST...."-BY W.F. RUSSELL: Typescript
RUSSELL, W.F.-"HOW TO TELL A COMMUNIST....": Typescript
BOOK: "INTERRACIAL JUSTICE"-JOHN LAFARGE, S.J.-1938: Typescript
Repository Details
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