Corresp. re: Controversy-Dr.Charles MacFarland/Fr.Tierney (1920-1922)., 01/01/1920-12/31/1922

File — Box: 9, Folder: 12

Identifier: 21183

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of America Magazine General Correspondence. Within this series will be found folders filed by topic and/or names of specific individuals to and from whom correspondence was either addressed or received. In addition, one will occasionally find correspondence which predates the founding of America Magazine. This particular type of correspondence, normally addressed to Father Wynne, the founding editor, was incorporated into the America Magazine general file.

Dates

01/01/1920-12/31/1922

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 correspondence pertaining to the controversy which ensued between Charles V. MacFarland of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America and Father Richard Tierney, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1913-1925). Included also is material pertaining to the formation of the American Children's Welfare Foundation as well as a May 31, 1919 edition of America Magazine containing an article on the Federal Council of the Churches.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TIERNEY, REV. RICHARD H., S.J.-CORRESP.-(1920-1922): Typescript

MACFARLAND, (DR.) CHARLES V.-CORRESP.-(1920-1922): Typescript

FEDERAL COUNCIL OF THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN AMERICA-(1920-1922): Typescript

AMERICAN CHILDREN'S WELFARE FOUNDATION-(1920-1922): Typescript