Richard H. Tierney Papers-Correspondence (1897-1924)., 01/01/1897-12/31/1924

File — Box: 63, Folder: 3

Identifier: 23222

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

01/01/1897-12/31/1924

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 (1897-1924) of Richard H. Tierney, S.J., Editor of America (1914-1925). Items of interest include: letter (May 5, 1918) from Pope Benedict XV. Most of the correspondence is in German and is of Austrian origin, relaying Father Tierney's involvement with relief efforts in Austria and Germany after the first world war.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TIERNEY, REV. RICHARD H., S.J.-CORRESP.-(1897-1924): Typescript

BENEDICT XV-CORRESP. TO R.H. TIERNEY, S.J.-MAY 5, 1918-[MSS]: Manuscript

AUSTRIA-RELIEF EFFORTS AFTER WORLD WAR I: Typescript

GERMANY-RELIEF EFFORTS AFTER WORLD WAR I: Typescript

TIERNEY, REV. RICHARD H., S.J.-POST WWI-RELIEF EFFORTS:AUSTRIA/GERMANY: Typescript