Patrick F. Scanlan, 1935

File — Box: 8, Folder: 16

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Scope and Contents

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Correspondence with Patrick F. Scanlan, editor of The Tablet (Brooklyn), including:

- A copy of a letter defending the Church's position on birth control (enclosed with letter of January 11)
- A copy of a letter from Scanlan to Joseph A. Luther, SJ, in reaction to allegations made against Scanlan (enclosed with letter of January 11)
- Copies of letters referencing the Hays Code and the Legion of Decency (enclosed with letters of January 12, April 1, June 4, July 5, and September 14)
- A copy of a letter from Joseph Breen to Scanlan discussing four films that were deemed "indecent and immoral" by the Chicago Legion of Decency after being passed by the Association of Motion Picture Producers (October 10)
- Copies of letters pertaining to the religious and political situation in Mexico (enclosed with letters of March 16 and April 9)
- Copies of letters between William Franklin Sands and Scanlan on lay schools and Catholic education (January-March)

The remainder of the folder consists predominantly of forwarded notes/items of interest that respond to Scanlan's or others' publications and correspondence.

Dates

Creation: 1935

Creator

From the Collection: Parsons, Wilfrid, 1887-1958 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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The Wilfrid Parsons, SJ Papers are on deposit at Georgetown University and are the property of the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus. As stewards of the Archives, the Georgetown University Library’s Booth Family Center for Special Collections is responsible for managing access to the material based on policies set forth by the USA East Province. Researchers may view these materials in the Reading Room of the Booth Family Center for Special Collections. General policies for using Special Collections can be found here.

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