Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "M" (1936)., 08/17/1936-12/29/1936

File — Box: 6, Folder: 22

Identifier: 21115

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

08/17/1936-12/29/1936

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 "M" Correspondence (1936) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: letter (June 12) relates willingness of the Editor of Britannica to change articles offensive to Catholics; letter (Oct. 22) from a Jesuit and former supporter of Father Charles Coughlin, makes critical observations and acknowledges a withdrawal of personal support; letter (Oct. 26) states America Magazine's position regarding Father Coughlin.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA-OFFENSIVE CATHOLIC MATERIALS-1936: Typescript

COUGHLIN, (REV) CHARLES-AMERICA MAG. POSITION ON-1936: Typescript

COUGHLIN, (REV) CHARLES-CRITICAL OBSERVATIONS BY JESUIT-1936: Manuscript