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Chronological Correspondence 1947-1948., 01/07/1947-12/13/1948

 File — Box: 21, Folder: 6
Identifier: 27403

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains correspondence with individuals or institutions, and is arranged chronologically.

Dates

  • 01/07/1947-12/13/1948

Conditions Governing Access

The John LaFarge, SJ Papers are on deposit at Georgetown University and are the property of the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus. As stewards of the Archives, the Georgetown University Library’s Booth Family Center for Special Collections is responsible for managing access to the material based on policies set forth by the USA East Province. Researchers may view these materials in the Reading Room of the Booth Family Center for Special Collections. General policies for using Special Collections can be found here.

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Extent

From the Collection: 48.75 Linear Feet (70 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Contains ALS, TLS, and TL [carbon] correspondence to and from JLF during1947-1948. Includes correspondence to and about "America", plus TMs[carbon] JLF's letter to the editor of the NY Times re the film"Gentleman's Agreement".

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LAFARGE, JOHN SJ -CORRESP OF (1947-48): Other Types

"STIMMEN DER ZEIT", CORRESP RE (1947): Typed Letter Signed

EUTHANASIA, CAMPAIGN AGAINST, CORRESP RE: Typed Letter Signed

HABSBURG, OTTO VON, CORRESP OF: Typed Letter Signed

CORRESPONDENCE OF JLF (1947-48): Other Types

ROBBINS, MRS. H.D., CORRESP OF: Autographed Letter

"ETUDES", CORRESP RE (1947): Typed Letter Signed

GERMANY, JLF TRIP TO, CORRESP RE (1947): Typed Letter Signed

JOC (YOUNG CATHOLIC WORKERS MOVEMENT): Typed Letter Signed

COMMISSION TO STUDY ORGANIZATION OF PEACE: Typescript

"GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT" (FILM), CORRESP RE: Typescript

NATIONAL CATHOLIC RURAL LIFE CONF: Typed Letter Signed

STRAY SHEPHERDS, "TIME" MAGAZINE CORRESP RE: Typed Letter Signed

SOCIETY OF JESUS, ENTRY INTO, JLF ON: Typescript

SOCIAL JUSTICE, ABP OF COLOGNE ON (1947): Printed Item

RANDOLPH, A. PHILIP, FEPC AND: Other Types

CENTURY CLUB, CORRESP RE (1947): Autographed Letter

WALL STREET STRIKE, CORRESP RE (1948): Typescript

"AMERICA", CORRESP TO AND RE (1947-48): Typescript

RIDGE, MD, CORRESP RE (1948): Other Types

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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