Francis X. Talbot Correspondence "P" (1940-1941)., 01/01/1940-12/31/1941

File — Box: 7, Folder: 19

Identifier: 21137

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

01/01/1940-12/31/1941

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 "P" Correspondence (1940-1941) of Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Items of interest include: letter (Oct. 22, 1940) concerning Monsignor John A. Ryan supporting Senator Robert La Follette, Jr., of Minnesota; letter (Mar. 18, 1941) concerns Herbert Hoover's plan to feed the starving in Europe; letter (May 9, 1941) concerns Father Brophy and the National Conference of Christians and Jews.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-CORRESP.-P-(1940-1941): Typescript

RYAN, (MSGR) JOHN A.-COMMENTS IN CORRESP.-(1940-1941): Typescript

HOOVER, HERBERT-PLAN TO FEED STARVING-(1940-1941): Typescript

NATIONAL CONF. OF CHRISTIANS & JEWS-(1940-1941): Typescript

LA FOLLETTE, JOHN A.-SUPPORT FOR SENATE-(1940-41): Typescript