Donald Powell Papers 1

Collection

Identifier: GTM-800102

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Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Powell and writers, publishers, politicians and friends. Notable individuals include Dorothy Day, H.L. Mencken, Denver Lindley, Harry Sylvester, and George N. Shuster.

Additional ephemera added in Folder 24 (not included in 1986 finding aid).

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Dates

Creation: 1923 - 1978
Creation: Majority of material found within 1935 - 1970

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.

Biographical Note

Donald Thomas Powell was an American Catholic intellectual. He corresponded with prominent Catholics including Dorothy Day and Harry Sylvester; as well politicians such as Carl Schmitt. Donald Powell graduated from the Georgetown University Law School in 1920. He died in 1985.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Donald Powell, 1980-1985.

Subjects

Topical

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Donald T. Powell Papers 1
Status: Completed
Author: Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections.
Date: 1986
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English