Box 5

Correspondence with writer and editor John O'Hara Cosgrave as well as two writings by Cosgrave: a letter to the editor published in The New English Weekly titled "A Reply to Mr. Powys" (1933) and a presumably unpublished typescript titled "Wanted, a New Philosophy"/"Wanted: The Enteral Problem Restated from Today's Viewpoint" (no date).

Correspondence with Ignatius W. Cox, SJ, including discussion of birth control and other current affairs. Cox also frequently asks for Parsons' opinion on a letter to the editor or article he has written.

Correspondence with historian Pierre Crabitès, predominantly regarding his work Clement VII & Henry VIII, which was eventually published in 1936. Also includes a "memorandum for publisher" on the book.

Correspondence with lawyer and judge Edward S. Dore, one-time president of the National Catholic Alumni Federation (NCAF), including copies of letters between Dore and Ignatius W. Cox, SJ, as well as a typescript titled "An Integrated Program of Social Order" by the Committee on Social Order of the Jesuit Provinces of the United States, Canada, and Mexico (October 28, 1935).

Correspondence with Edward Duff, SJ, associate editor at America and Social Order, with some concerning the National Committee for a Free Europe, later known as Free Europe Committee, which Duff contended was subsidized by the State Department and also discriminated against Catholics. Further includes reviews of Duff's tribute to Parsons in the March 1958 issue of Social Order.

Correspondence with Michael Earls, SJ, predominantly concerning his writings and their possible publication in America.

Correspondence with politician James A. Farley, primarily consisting of letters of introduction or letters of recommendation.

Correspondence with elocutionist and teacher Albert Longfellow Fiske, including discussion of his writings and conflicts with St. Francis Xavier High School that led to his resignation after two years there (July 24, 1933). Fiske asserted that he wrote his speech textbooks used there and that the institution owed him money for time spent on their preparation.

Correspondence with author and Department of Labor Federal Conciliation Commissioner James William Fitzpatrick, including several letters that mention Martin Quigley, Joseph Breen, Will Hays, Myles Connolly, and the Legion of Decency (1932-1939). Also contains discussion of his writings and a manuscript titled "Hogan, Son of Hogan" (no date).

Correspondence with James H. Furay, VP of the United Press Associations, with several letters regarding the murder of a diocesan priest--Rev. John J. Leonard--by Harry Steinmetz (1934). Parsons had received a clipping where the priest was named as John Farley, SJ, and wanted to correct the mistake.

Correspondence with Matthew Germing, SJ, provincial of the Missouri Province, regarding Jesuits to be stationed at America and Rev. Charles Coughlin.

Correspondence with lawyer and diplomat Antonio C. Gonzalez, mostly concerning his application efforts to become Governor of Puerto Rico under Franklin D. Roosevelt. The position was eventually filled by Robert Hayes Gore instead.

Correspondence with sugar broker William A. Hogan, including a letter from H. S. Alexander of the Journal des Fabricants de Sucre (August 14, 1933) and two typescripts addressing the state of the Cuban sugar industry (no date).

Correspondence with author Joseph G. E. Hopkins.

Correspondence with Grattan Kerans including discussion of Joseph Breen, the nascent Hays Code, protests by Mary Hawks and the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW, 1933-1934), as well as Margaret Sanger and birth control (January 1934). Also contains letters describing Breen's work with the NCWC, the formation of his friendship with Martin Quigley, and his resulting position as assistant to Will Hays (August 1934) as well as Keran's work with the Philippine Independence Mission.

Correspondence with Grattan Kerans, assistant editor of the National Catholic Welfare Council (NCWC) News Service and central regional publicity director of the Democratic National Committee for the 1928 election.

Correspondence with lawyer and judge Edward S. Dore, one-time president of the National Catholic Alumni Federation (NCAF), including copies of letters between Dore and NCAF president Edward J. Mehren as well as a typscript titled "Suggestions for [NCAF] Post-War Activity" (June 8, 1946).

Correspondence with Grattan Kerans, in charge of radio programming for the National Council of Catholic Men (NCCM) between 1930 and 1932. Includes some correspondence regarding his work with the Philippine Independence Mission beginning in 1932.