General Correspondence-Martin Quigley (1944-1958)-[Folder X]., 01/01/1944-12/31/1958

File — Box: 5, Folder: 15

Identifier: 23536

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of general correspondence belonging to the papers of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J.

Dates

01/01/1944-12/31/1958

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Extent

From the Collection: 19.5 Linear Feet (15 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

This folder [the last of 10] consists of Parsons Papers general correspondence (1944-1958) of Martin Quigley. Much of this material pertains to censorship of motion picture productions. Items of interest include: excerpt of report [Religious Commission] of Rev. John Ellicott (June 22, 1944) pertaining to inter-faith cooperation; Editorial (Apr. 9, 1954) from "The Catholic Times" entitled: "Mr. Quigley vs. Legion and Code"; letter (May 17, 1948) from a Colored [Negro] Methodist Episcopal Church in Tennessee to local white citizens appealing for financial assistance. A rare social document for its time, this letter reflects psychological insights into negative racial attitudes of some Negroes regarding their own race as well as indicating approaches of some Negroes in dealing with racist whites.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

QUIGLEY, MARTIN-CORRESP.-(1944-1958)-[FOLDER X]: Typescript

CENSORSHIP-MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTIONS-(1944-1958): Typescript

QUIGLEY, MARTIN-EDITORIAL: "MR. QUIGLEY VS. LEGION AND CODE": Printed Item

NEGROES-NEGATIVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS OWN RACE-1948: Typescript

NEGROES-RACE RELATIONS WITH RACIST WHITES IN TENNESSEE-1948: Typescript

NEGROES-INSIGHTS:BEING NEGRO IN RACIST SOUTH-1948: Typescript

LEGION OF DECENCY-(1944-1958): Printed Item

RELIGIOUS BIAS-EFFORTS OF INTER-FAITH GROUPS TO ELIMINATE: Typescript