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Gen. Corresp./Topic File-Motion Pictures [Folder V] (1934-1935)., 01/01/1934-12/31/1935

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 20
Identifier: 23748

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

  • 01/01/1934-12/31/1935

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Extent

From the Collection: 19.5 Linear Feet (15 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

This folder [No. 5 of 8] consists of Parsons Papers general correspondence/topic file material (1934-1935) pertaining to motion pictures and censorship. There are quite a few pieces of correspondence either from or pertaining to Pat Scanlan, Editor of the Brooklyn "Tablet," and the Legion of Decency.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MOTION PICTURES-CORRESP.-(1934-1935): Typescript

SCANLAN, PATRICK F.-CORRESPONDENCE FROM AND CONCERNING-(1934-1935): Typed Letter Signed

LEGION OF DECENCY-(1934-1935): Typescript

CENSORSHIP-(1934-1935): Typescript

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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