Gen. Corresp./Topic File-America Magazine (1950)-[Folder XV]., 01/01/1950-12/31/1950

File — Box: 6, Folder: 16

Identifier: 23583

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

01/01/1950-12/31/1950

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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. 15 of 20] consists of Parsons Papers general correspondence/topic file material (1950) pertaining to America Magazine. Items of interest include: letters (June 7/June 22) pertaining to the question of federal subsidies and Catholic schools. Much is mentioned regarding the position of Francis [Cardinal] Spellman, Archbishop of New York, on the issue; letter (Nov. 16) speaks of nuns teaching in Public school in certain sections of Kentucky. Letter also speaks of wrong-doings on the part of the religious in Marion County, Kentucky.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

AMERICA MAGAZINE-CORRESP.-(1950): Typescript

EDUCATION-CATHOLIC-CONTROVERSY RE: FEDERAL SUBSIDIES: Typescript

SPELLMAN, (CARD) FRANCIS-FEDERAL SUBSIDY CONTROVERSY-1950: Typescript

NUNS-TEACHING IN KENTUCKY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-1950: Typescript

EDUCATION-CATHOLIC-NUNS TEACH IN KENTUCKY PUB. SCHOOLS-1950: Manuscript

CLERGY-ALLEGATIONS OF WRONG-DOINGS BY PRIESTS & NUNS-KENTUCKY-1950: Manuscript