Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "O" (1940)., 01/04/1940-12/12/1940

File — Box: 7, Folder: 14

Identifier: 21132

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

01/04/1940-12/12/1940

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 "O" Correspondence (1940) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: letter (Feb. 13) alleges the N.E.A. [National Education Association] of having a masonic influence and being "pinkish"; letter (June 21) from Fr. Talbot addresses the question as to why priests don't become writers; letter (June 26) discusses the war situation with England. Attached is a report of a lecture tour of Father William E. Orchard; letter (Jul. 11) from the Bishop of Savannah, Georgia addresses the subject of an invitation extended by him to the Ku Klux Klan Imperial Wizard to attend the dedication of the Co-Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta in 1939.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-CORRESP.-O-1940: Typescript

KU KLUX KLAN-IMPERIAL WIZARD ATTENDS CATHEDRAL DEDICATION: Typescript

NEA-NATIONAL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION-1940: Typescript

CATHOLIC CLERGY-RE:WHY THEY DON'T BECOME WRITERS-1940: Typescript

WORLD WAR II-GREAT BRITAIN-WAR SITUATION-1940: Typescript

GREAT BRITAIN-WORLD WAR II WAR SITUATION-1940: Typescript

ORCHARD, (REV) WILLIAM E.-REPORT OF LECTURE TOUR-1940: Typescript