Donald T. Powell Papers 2
Scope and Contents note
The Donald Powell Papers 2 represent a portion of the personal papers of Catholic intellectual Donald Powell. Of principal interest is a long run of letters from well renown American painter and teacher Carl Schmitt to Powell, regarding their long friendship, their writings, philosophy, Catholic issues, world events, politics, and mutual aquaintances. A manuscript of Powell's "Bennett Mather" is preserved in tact in this part of his papers. Likewise, many short typed manuscripts by Powell appear among these materials.
The Donald Powell Papers 2 supplement the Donald Powell Papers 1 which are already archived in the Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections. Part 1 of the Donald Powell Papers contains significant correspondence between Powell and several noteworthy individuals, including Dorothy Day and Harry Sylvester.
Dates
- Creation: 1932 - 1985
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1960 - 1985
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.
Conditions Governing Use note
Status: Open.
Biographical notes
Carl Schmitt, a noted painter, author, and teacher, was born in Warren, Ohio on May 6, 1889. He studied at the National Academy of Design with Emil Carlsen. He also trained in Florence, Italy and Belgium. Schmitt's works include the Brady Memorial Chapel in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, the Mamaroneck Theater, and the Shelburne (Vermont) Museum. His art has been exhibited at the Carnegie Institute and many galleries across the United States. Schmitt was a Roman Catholic, and he had an interest in social justice. He and his wife had 10 children.
[Sources: "Who Was Who in American Art." Ed. Peter Hastings Falk. Madison, CT: Sound View Press, 1985. "Who Was Who in American Art." Ed. Peter Hastings Falk. Madison, CT: Sound View Press, 1999. Also, clippings in Box 4 Folder 25 of the Donald Powell Papers: Part 2].
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Donald Thomas Powell was an American Catholic intellectual. He corresponded with prominent Catholics, such as Dorothy Day and Harry Sylvester. Donald Powell graduated from the Georgetown University Law School in 1920. He died in 1985.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Provenance
Provenance: Gift of Ms. Kathleen Chiaruzzi, January 8, 2009. Processed by Scott S. Taylor, July 2010.
- Title
- Donald T. Powell Papers 2
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Scott S. Taylor. Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections.
- Date
- 07/31/2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu