America Publishers Papers-Correspondence (1977-1987)., 01/01/1977-12/31/1987

File — Box: 54, Folder: 1

Identifier: 22981

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

01/01/1977-12/31/1987

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 America Publishers Correspondence [pertaining mostly to America Magazine reviews (1977-1987)]. Items of interest include: [TLS] letter (May 15, 1987) from Pulitzer-Prize winning author Toni Morrison; copy of news bulletin (June 29, 1987) pertaining to a dismissed Jesuit serving as Grand Marshal at a Gay-Lesbian Pride Parade in New York City.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

AMERICA MAGAZINE-CORRESP.-(1977-1987): Typescript

MORRISON, TONI-CORRESP. TO GEORGE HUNT, S.J.-(5/15/87)-[TLS]: Typed Letter Signed

JESUITS-JESUIT:GRAND MARSHAL AT GAY-LESBIAN PRIDE PARADE: Typescript