Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "M" (1936)., 05/15/1936-12/29/1936

File — Box: 6, Folder: 21

Identifier: 21114

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

05/15/1936-12/29/1936

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 "M" Correspondence (1936) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: letter (July 19) is in support of Rev. Charles Coughlin; letter (Oct. 13) concerns the subject of Spanish relief efforts; letter (Oct. 21) discusses the history and function of America Magazine and Campion House; letter (Oct. 27) deals with the labor movement; letter (Nov. 14) concerns the Legion of Decency; 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.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

SPANISH RELIEF-CORRESP. RE: EFFORTS TOWARDS-1936: Typescript

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

AMERICA MAG./CAMPION HOUSE-HISTORY AND FUNCTION-1936: Typescript

LABOR UNIONS-COMMENTS CONCERNING IN CORRESP.-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