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Richard H. Tierney Correspondence (1912-1925)., 01/01/1912-12/31/1925

 File — Box: 18, Folder: 6
Identifier: 21626

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of the papers of Richard H. Tierney, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1914-1925). Included are correspondence, photographs, personal notes, newsclippings, and miscellany.

Dates

  • 01/01/1912-12/31/1925

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

Container Summary

This folder consists of correspondence (1912-1925) of Richard H. Tierney, S.J., Editor of America Magazine (1914-1925). Items of interest include: letter (Apr. 22, 1920) has attachments which express concern over the effects of the 18th Amendment [prohibition amendment] upon the Mass [e.g., the use of sacramental wine].

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TIERNEY, REV. RICHARD H., S.J.-CORRESP.-(1912-1925): Typescript

EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT-EFFECTS UPON CATHOLIC MASS: Typescript

PROHIBITION-18TH AMENDMENT-EFFECTS UPON THE MASS: Typescript

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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