Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "Mc" (1937)., 01/06/1937-12/27/1937

File — Box: 6, Folder: 17

Identifier: 21110

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

01/06/1937-12/27/1937

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

This folder consists of the "Mc" Correspondence (1937) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: letter (?-1937) has attached a newsletter from St. Peter Claver's Church in Ridge, Maryland called "A Little Vine-Branch." Provided there is a brief biographical sketch of a former slave which provides material concerning the education of the slave in Maryland after the year 1831.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

NEGROES-MARYLAND-19TH CENTURY-EDUCATION OF SLAVES: Printed Item

EDUCATION-NEGRO SLAVE-MARYLAND-19TH CENTURY: Printed Item