Fr. Hugh Halton, O.P. to "Saturday Evening Post", 1959 May 8
Scope and Contents
1 Typed Letter dated 1959 May 8 from Fr. Hugh Halton, O.P. to the editor of the "Saturday Evening Post," regarding the controversy at Princeton University over the teaching of Catholic theology. References to Fr. Halton being misquoted, contributing editor Harold H. Martin, Fr. Halton offering $1000 for any evidence that he said the alleged quotation, Fr. Halton asking for an apology from the "Post," and a visit by Alger Hiss to Princeton University. Sent from Oxford University, England to Philadelphia.
Dates
- 1959 May 8
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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