Gen. Corresp./Topic File-America Magazine (1939)-[Folder X]., 01/01/1939-12/31/1939

File — Box: 6, Folder: 11

Identifier: 23578

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of general correspondence belonging to the Wilfrid Parsons Papers which is arranged alphabetically by topic.

Dates

01/01/1939-12/31/1939

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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 [No. 10 of 20] consists of Parsons Papers general correspondence/topic file material (1939) pertaining to America Magazine. Items of interest: Parsons article in America Magazine (Feb. 18) on Pius XI; letter (Mar. 4) and attachment relates inability of Father Parsons and unwillingness of others to help with an [Negro] anti-lynching bill. Parsons letter also infers negative reactions regarding Georgetown University lending use of its hall for a recital by Negro concert singer Marian Anderson during the time of the Daughters of the American Revolution/Constitution Hall incident; Typescript of Radio Address which analyzes and highly critiques Rev. Charles Coughlin's radio talks, accusing him of plagiarizing from the anti-semitic speeches of Nazi official Goebbels.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

AMERICA MAGAZINE-CORRESP.-1939: Typescript

PARSONS, REV. WILFRID, S.J.- RE: PIUS XI-AMERICA MAG.-1939: Printed Item

PIUS XI-ARTICLE BY WILFRID PARSONS, S.J.-AMERICA MAG.-1939: Printed Item

NEGROES-LACK OF SUPPORT-ANTI/LYNCHING BILL-1939: Typescript

NEGROES-ANTI/LYNCHING BILL-RELUCTANCE OF CATHOLIC SUPPORT: Typescript

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY-NEGROES-NEGATIVE REACTIONS RE: USE OF HALL-1939: Typescript

COUGHLIN, (REV) CHARLES-RADIO TALK RENDERS ATTACK UPON-1939: Typescript

COUGHLIN, (REV) CHARLES-ATTACK:COUGHLIN'S ANTI/SEMITISM-1939: Typescript

COUGHLIN, (REV) CHARLES-ALLEGATIONS OF PLAGIARISM-1939: Typescript

ANTI/SEMITISM-(REV) CHARLES COUGHLIN-1939: Typescript

NAZIS-(REV.) CHARLES COUGHLIN-ALLEGATIONS OF NAZI SYMPATHIES-1939: Typescript

NEGROES-NEGATIVE REACTIONS RE: USE OF GEORGETOWN U. HALL-1939: Typescript