Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "M" (1926-1936)., 01/01/1926-07/31/1936

File — Box: 6, Folder: 21

Identifier: 21114

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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: 01/01/1926-07/31/1936

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 "M" Correspondence (1926-1936) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: copy of typescript (n.d.-1936?) deals with the subject of censorship of motion picture productions, the role of Joe Breen and the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors in this effort as well as the activities of the Legion of Decency; letter (June 12, 1936) relates willingness of the Editor of Britannica to change articles offensive to Catholics; and letter (July 19, 1936) in support of Rev. Charles Coughlin. Also includes correspondence with Cyril Charlie (C. C.) Martindale (including typescript of "Confessions on Novel Writing"), and Theodore Maynard (including a corrected typescript of poem "At Communion").

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-CORRESP.-M-(1926-1936): Typescript

LEGION OF DECENCY-1936: Typescript

CENSORSHIP-MOTION PICTURES-1936: Typescript

BREEN, JOSEPH I.-CENSORSHIP-1936: Typescript

MOTION PICTURES PRODUCERS & DISTRIBUTORS-CENSORSHIP-1936: Typescript

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA-OFFENSIVE CATHOLIC MATERIALS-1936: Typescript

COUGHLIN, (REV) CHARLES-COMMENTS CONCERNING-1936: Typescript