Vatican Bank Papers 1, 10/1978 - 01/24/1986

File — Box: 31, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Anna M. Brady Papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs that document the career of Anna M. Brady, a Catholic journalist who for many years was the dean of the Vatican press corps, covering synods, papal conclaves, and the Second Vatican Council. There is much about those events and about the Catholic Intercontinental Press. Of note is an extensive run of correspondence of Felix Morlion, O.P. There are also some fine original photographs of Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul I, Pope John Paul II, Mother Theresa, and others. The Anna Brady Papers are contained in 29 archival boxes (45.5 linear feet).

Dates

Other: 10/1978 - 01/24/1986

Conditions Governing Access

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: 29.3 Cubic Feet (32 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

Newspaper clippings relating to Archbishop Paul Marcinkus and the Banco Ambrosiano bankruptcy and loan scandal: 1982-1984. Also, clippings relating to La Sacre Sindone, The Holy Shroud: August – October, 1978. Also, newspaper article: “Vatican banks on naivete defense” by Peter Hebblethwaite; in National Catholic Reporter, January 24, 1986.