Vatican Bank Papers 2, 1972 - 1988

File — Box: 31, Folder: 9

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: 1972 - 1988

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

Contains correspondence and miscellaneous papers related to Anna Brady’s finances, chiefly between Mrs. Brady and the Rev. Paul Marcinkus, including a letter detailing Mrs. Brady’s last will and testament. Also includes miscellaneous notes, a typed manuscript entited “Vatican Bank”, and newspaper clippings relating to Vatican Bank and Paul Marcinkus from between August 1969 and July 1985.