General Correspondence-Patrick F. Scanlan (1938-1954)-[Folder IX]., 01/01/1938-12/31/1954

File — Box: 5, Folder: 29

Identifier: 23551

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

01/01/1938-12/31/1954

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

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 9] consists of Parsons Papers general correspondence (1938-1954) of Patrick F. Scanlan, Managing Editor of "The [Brooklyn] Tablet." Items of interest include: letters (Aug. 2/Aug. 16, 1938) from Scanlan discuss Jews "buying off" anti-semitics; letter (Nov. 19, 1938) refers to Jewish power in the U.S.; typescript copy of review of Wilfrid Parsons' "Which Way, Democracy?"; letter (Jan. 20, 1940) has attachment which renders comments on issues addressed in Father Parsons' aforementioned book; typescript addresses allegations made by Scanlan concerning poor coverage and falsified reports of news events in Spain.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SCANLAN, PATRICK F.-CORRESP.-(1938-1954)-[FOLDER IX]: Typescript

JEWS-ALLEGATION: JEWS "BUYING OFF" OF ANTI-SEMITICS-1938: Typescript

JEWS-POWER IN THE U.S.-1938: Typescript

PARSONS, REV. WILFRID, S.J.-REVIEW-"WHICH WAY, DEMOCRACY..": Typescript

PARSONS, REV. WILFRID, S.J.-"WHICH WAY, DEMOCRACY?"-CORRESP. RE: Typescript

SCANLAN, PATRICK F.-ALLEGATIONS OF MISINFORMATION RE:SPAIN NEWS EVENTS: Typescript

SPAIN-ALLEGATIONS-MISINFORMATION BY PRESS RE: NEWS EVENTS: Typescript