1:8. Carl Schmitt to Donald Powell., 1942., bulk: 1942 - 1942

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Donald Powell Papers 2 represent a portion of the personal papers of Catholic intellectual Donald Powell. Of principal interest is a long run of letters from well renown American painter and teacher Carl Schmitt to Powell, regarding their long friendship, their writings, philosophy, Catholic issues, world events, politics, and mutual aquaintances. A manuscript of Powell's "Bennett Mather" is preserved in tact in this part of his papers. Likewise, many short typed manuscripts by Powell appear among these materials.

The Donald Powell Papers 2 supplement the Donald Powell Papers 1 which are already archived in the Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections. Part 1 of the Donald Powell Papers contains significant correspondence between Powell and several noteworthy individuals, including Dorothy Day and Harry Sylvester.

Dates

1942.
Majority of material found in 1942 - 1942

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.