Walsh, Edmund A., S.J. to Walsh, Fred V., 5/17/1946 - 7/16/1946.

File — Box: 1, Folder: 15

Scope and contents note

From the Collection:

The Rev. Edmund A. Walsh, S.J. Papers: Part 2 comprise the personal papers of the extraordinary Jesuit educator, author, and geopolitician Rev. Edmund A. Walsh, S.J. The collection includes a fine run of letters to his brother Fred V. Walsh regarding Fr. Walsh's travels in Europe and his experiences connected to his service as a special adviser at the Nuremberg war crimes trials after World War II. Also of interest is a group of postcards sent by Fr. Walsh from various locations in Europe. In addition, there are a few manuscripts, some printed materials, a number of newspaper clippings, and a scrapbook of items pertaining to Fr. Walsh's distinguished career. Of particular note is a set of some 40 photographs depicting Fr. Walsh throughout his lifetime. A few photos show Fr. Walsh's living quarters in Nuremberg for the war trials. Some other photos document his role as head of the Papal Relief Mission to Russia to combat a famine there in the early 1920s. Taken together, the Rev. Edmund A. Walsh, S.J. Papers: Part 2 provide more documentation of the career of a noteworthy Jesuit.

The Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections also preserves the Edmund A. Walsh, S.J. Papers: Part 1. This new group designated as the Rev. Edmund A. Walsh, S.J.: Part 2 supplements the earlier collection which was cataloged in 1987.

Dates

5/17/1946 - 7/16/1946.

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.75 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed (with envelope) dated 5/17/1946 from Rev. Edmund A. Walsh, S.J. to his brother Fred V. Walsh, regarding his return home to the United States. References to all of the testimony about the persecution of religion that had been presented. Reference to geopolitical aspects of the war trials. Reference to the suicide of Haushofer. Mention of a possible famine in Europe. Sent from Nuremberg, Germany on letterhead of the Office of U.S. Chief Counsel to Boston, Massachusetts. In the same folder is 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 7/16/1946 from Bankers Life Company to Fred V. Walsh, regarding a check payable to Fr. Walsh. On the back of the typed letter is another autograph letter signed dated 8/28/1946 from Fr. Walsh to Fred V. Walsh, regarding the bank check in question and mentioing future trips to Florida and Quebec