Wright to Adelman, 1974, 1/10/1974 - 11/21/1974
Collection level scope note
The Maurice Adelman, Jr. Papers consist of correspondence, pamphlets, and clippings by and about John Cardinal Wright. The collection comprises 1 linear foot of material and is arranged in 64 folders in 2 boxes. The collection holds about 150 personal letters from John Cardinal Wright to Maurice Adelman, along with correspondence between Adelman and some of Wright's friends concerning such issues as Wright's will and literary rights, the future writing of Wright's biography, as well as many personal matters. The collection also contains a number of pamphlets by Wright on religion and philosophy produced in the 1960s, a copy of Wright's will, and numerous newsclippings regarding the Cardinal, especially those appearing around the time of his death.
Dates
- 1/10/1974 - 11/21/1974
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: 1 Linear Feet (2 boxes x 0.50 lf)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
5 TLSs from John Cardinal Wright to Maurice Adelman, Jr., with discussion of personal matters, Margaret Strickland Hurley, Barbara Jencks, Carroll T. Dozier (Bishop of Memphies), and Charles Holmes Wolfe, Jr.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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