Gen. Corresp./Topic File-Nat'l Council of Catholic Men [Folder III]., 01/01/1943-12/31/1945

File — Box: 11, Folder: 3

Identifier: 23779

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

01/01/1943-12/31/1945

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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. 3 of 7] consists of Parsons Papers general correspondence/topic file material (1943-1945) pertaining to the National Council of Catholic Men. Much of this material pertains to the Catholic Hour Radio Program. Items of interest include: Special Confidential Report (Jan. 4, 1945) concerns facts pertaining to Monsignor [future Bishop] Fulton J. Sheen's dissatisfaction with the Catholic Hour of the 1944-45 broadcast year; Typescript copy of Radio Talk entitled "Is Religion Purely Individual?" by Msgr. Sheen [delivered Jan. 7, 1945], the 6th part in a series of 18 addresses on "You."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC MEN-CORRESP.: Typescript

THE CATHOLIC HOUR-RADIO PROGRAM-(1943-1945): Typescript

SHEEN, (BP) FULTON J.-RADIO SCRIPT:"IS RELIGION PURELY INDIVIDUAL: Typescript

SHEEN, (BP) FULTON J.-REPORT RE: PROBLEMS WITH "THE CATHOLIC HOUR": Typescript