1:10. Forte, Charles to Tom Burns., 3/22/1993., bulk: 1993 - 1993

File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents Note

From the Collection:

The Tom Burns Papers document the life and career of British Catholic author and long-time editor of "The Tablet" Tom Burns (1906-1995).

The Tom Burns Papers contain correspondence with a number of individuals, including a small amount of correspondence with notables, such as Tom Dilworth, Eric Gill, Rev. Robert A. Graham, S.J., Harman Grisewood, Rene Hague, Basil Hume, and Michael Richey. Also included are documents about David Jones and Michael Richey. A run of a fascinating family magazine entitled "B-Hive," created by the Burns family, is preserved in the collection. Some family correspondence among Tom Burns, his wife Mabel Burns, and his son Jimmy Burns is also present. A series of documents concerning Henry John and a series of letters from Rev. Martin D'Arcy, S.J. to Henry John are noteworthy, too. Manuscripts by Tom Burns, printed materials, and correspondence about the death of Tom Burns round out the collection. The Tom Burns Papers are stored in 3 archival boxes (1.5 linear feet).

Dates

3/22/1993.
Majority of material found in 1993 - 1993

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Library 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.