Francis X. Talbot Correspondence-Varia re: Father Talbot., 01/01/1936-12/31/1983

File — Box: 64, Folder: 21

Identifier: 23263

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

01/01/1936-12/31/1983

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 varia (1936-1983) pertaining to Francis X. Talbot, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1936-1944). Among items of interest: printed obituary article by John LaFarge, S.J., concerning Father Talbot's life and achievements, virtues and foibles.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-CORRESP./VARIA-(1936-1983): Typescript

TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-OBITUARY ARTICLE BY JOHN LAFARGE, S.J.: Printed Item

TALBOT, REV. FRANCIS X., S.J.-BIOG. MATERIAL/JOHN LAFARGE ARTICLE: Printed Item

LAFARGE, REV. JOHN, S.J.-FRANCIS TALBOT OBITUARY ARTICLE: Printed Item

LAVERY, EMMETT-CORRESP. TO FR. BLAKELY-(JUNE 21, 1983)-[MSS]: Manuscript