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Monagan, John - Breen, Dan, Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-850601
Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence between Irish freedom fighter Dan Breen and John S. Monagan, Congressman from Connecticut, offering considerable insight into Breen’s later political and social thinking as well as recollections of the struggle for Irish independence from Great Britain. It further includes a few photographs as well as reminiscences and diary entries by Monagan regarding meeting Breen in 1948.

Dates: 1948-1970, 1994
Found in Notes:  Following the conflict, Breen remained politically active and was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1932.
Found in Finding Aid Title:  John Monagan - Dan Breen Collection
Found in Finding Aid Filing Title:  Monagan, John - Breen, Dan, Collection

Martin J. Quigley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS142
Scope and Contents The Martin J. Quigley Papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, photographs and related printed ephemera regarding Quigley Publications, the Production Code, and the Legion of Decency. The papers, dating from 1917 to 1970, comprise 4.5 linear feet of material, arranged into 4 boxes and 260 folders. The collection is organized into series as follows:Series 1. Individual Correspondence. Files of correspondence from individuals arranged alphabetically. Includes notables such as...
Dates: 1917 - 1970
Found in Notes:  There are many letters from Joseph Breen, Will Hays, and Eric Johnston, regarding the Production Code.

Breen, Edward

 File — Box 2, Folder: 43
Collection-level scope and contents note From the Collection: The Harry L. Hopkins Papers, the personal archives of the man who was FDR's most trusted advisor, consist of 26 linear feet (62 archival boxes) of material. The Papers contain appointment books and diaries, drafts of Hopkins' speeches and memoranda, photographs and drawings, and extensive correspondence with the most prominent figures of the 20th century including FDR, the Winston Churchill Family, Averell Harriman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George C. Marshall, Harry S Truman,...
Dates: July 17 1939
Found in Notes:  Contains 1 letter (carbon) from Hopkins to Ed Breen, then Iowa State Senator.

Breen, Joseph I.

 File — Box 1: Series 604, Folder: 3
Identifier: 44216
Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series: The Individual Correspondence Series consists of files of correspondence from specific individuals, arranged alphabetically, as they appeared in Martin Quigley's original archives. The series includes noted correspondents such as Barney Balaban, Howard Hughes, Spyros Skouras and Joseph Kennedy. Also, there are many letters from Joseph Breen, Will Hays, and Eric Johnston, regarding the Production Code. It should be noted that letters by these and others that appear in the Individual...
Dates: 07/05/1930-12/06/1939
Found in Notes:  .: Manuscript

Mundelein, Cardinal of Chicago: Manuscript

"Angel": Manuscript

Breen, Joseph I.: Other Types

"Juarez": Manuscript

Breen, Joseph I.

 File — Box 1: Series 604, Folder: 4
Identifier: 44217
Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series: The Individual Correspondence Series consists of files of correspondence from specific individuals, arranged alphabetically, as they appeared in Martin Quigley's original archives. The series includes noted correspondents such as Barney Balaban, Howard Hughes, Spyros Skouras and Joseph Kennedy. Also, there are many letters from Joseph Breen, Will Hays, and Eric Johnston, regarding the Production Code. It should be noted that letters by these and others that appear in the Individual...
Dates: 01/26/1940-01/05/1950
Found in Notes:  Breen, Joseph I.: Manuscript

Johnston, Eric: Manuscript

Production Code: Manuscript

"Laberynthine Ways, The": Manuscript

Selznick, David: Manuscript

"Turnabout": Manuscript

Breen Fund Memos.

 File — Box 57: Series 297; Series 298, Folder: 57
Identifier: 28114
Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

This series contains material concerning the history, editorial policies, and content of 'America' magazine.

Dates: 01/01/1938-12/31/1938
Found in Notes:  Contains memos concerning the Breen Fund for "America".

Breen, Joseph I.

 File
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Box 20. Alphabetical photographic files Brandt, Richard — Briant, 64 folders.

Dates: 1942 - 1950.; Majority of material found within 1942 - 1950
Found in Notes:  Photographs of Joseph Breen.

Francis A. Breen

 File — Box 36: [Barcode: 39020030758539], Folder: 8
Identifier: 119.1_10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the Provincial, arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

**Former finding aid location: 119.1_10**

Dates: 1922-1923

General Correspondence-Joseph I. Breen

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 37010000351680], Folder: 39-42
Identifier: 23470
Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

This series consists of general correspondence belonging to the papers of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J.

Dates: 1922-1940, 1958

General Correspondence-Joe Breen (1922).

 File — Box 10: Series 179; Series 181; Series 182; Series 183; Series 184, Folder: 17
Identifier: 21230
Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

This series consists of America Magazine General Correspondence. Within this series will be found folders filed by topic and/or names of specific individuals to and from whom correspondence was either addressed or received. In addition, one will occasionally find correspondence which predates the founding of America Magazine. This particular type of correspondence, normally addressed to Father Wynne, the founding editor, was incorporated into the America Magazine general file.

Dates: 01/01/1922-12/31/1922
Found in Notes:  This folder consists of general correspondence of Joe Breen dating from the year 1922. Items of interest include: letter (Mar. 7), written in Vienna describes socio-economic conditions in Europe.

Breen, Richard and Schnibbe, Harry - Manuscript.

 File — Box 5: Series GAMMS472.1, Folder: 55
Identifier: GAMMS472.1.383
Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

The Individual Authors Series contains correspondence, manuscripts, questionnaires from the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors, photos, publications, and clippings relating to individual authors who were accepted or considered as members of the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors established by Sister Mary Joseph, S.L., in 1932. The series is arranged alphabetically by author. Boxes 1-66.

Dates: No date found in GAMMS
Found in Notes:  BREEN, RICHARD - MANUSCRIPT: Manuscript

SCHNIBBE, HARRY - MANUSCRIPT: Manuscript

General Correspondence-Joseph I. Breen (1936).

 File — Box 10: Series 179; Series 181; Series 182; Series 183; Series 184, Folder: 19
Identifier: 21232
Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

This series consists of America Magazine General Correspondence. Within this series will be found folders filed by topic and/or names of specific individuals to and from whom correspondence was either addressed or received. In addition, one will occasionally find correspondence which predates the founding of America Magazine. This particular type of correspondence, normally addressed to Father Wynne, the founding editor, was incorporated into the America Magazine general file.

Dates: 01/01/1936-12/31/1936
Found in Notes:  BREEN, JOSEPH I.-CORRESP.: Typescript

ASSOCIATION OF MOTION PICTURES PRODUCERS-CORRESP.-1936: Typescript

Francis Breen, S.J. and Constantino Cassaneti

 File — Box 67: [Barcode: 39020030758885], Folder: 3
Identifier: 119.1_60
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Francis Breen, S.J. (attorney-in-fact, handling securities for Rev. Constantino Cassaneti) and Constantino Cassaneti. From papers organized by Provincial related to the farms owned by the Corporation of Roman Catholic Clergymen.

**Former finding aid location: 119.1_60**

Dates: 1928 - 1931
Found in Notes:  Correspondence between Francis Breen, S.J. (attorney-in-fact, handling securities for Rev.

IL-2.19: Breen, Sarah (née Molloy) - Copy of will

 File — Box 33, Folder: 637
Scope and Contents

Will for Sarah Breen Molloy, and correspondence.

Dates: May 15, 1925
Found in Notes:  Will for Sarah Breen Molloy, and correspondence.

Bibliographies; typescripts of articles, essays, poems, books, and book reviews by Maynard; reviews of Maynard's works by others; reports from Maynard to Mr. Breen on literature

 File — Box 16: [Barcode: 39020030726791]
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains additional Maynard materials that were donated in 2023.It includes bibliographies; typescripts of articles, essays, poems, books, and book reviews by Maynard; reviews of Maynard's works by others; reports from Maynard to Mr. Breen on literature; correspondence with individuals and publishers (including Padraic and Mary Colum); publishing contracts and royalty statements; lecture notes; and some biographical materials.Notes by Maynard scholar...
Dates: 1916-1945, 1980s-1990s

Correspondence, 1965

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 37010000458287], Folder: 12
Scope and Contents Contains 1 ALS with transcript from Breen to Monagan regarding the death of Winston Churchill (January 24) with Monagan's response (February 3); 3 ALS from Breen to Monagan (April 20, 21, 30); 1 ALS (photostat only) from Breen to Monagan together with 1 TL (carbon) from then Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations, Douglas MacArthur II (April 25 and May 14); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan with transcript (May 8); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan together with the latter's outoging...
Dates: 1965
Found in Notes:  Contains 1 ALS with transcript from Breen to Monagan regarding the death of Winston Churchill (January 24) with Monagan's response (February 3); 3 ALS from Breen to Monagan (April 20, 21, 30); 1 ALS (photostat only) from Breen to Monagan together with 1 TL (carbon) from then Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations, Douglas MacArthur II (April 25 and May 14); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan with transcript (May 8); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan together with the latter's outoging correspondence (June 15 and June 30); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan (June 23); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan with transcript (September 2); 1 TL from Monagan to Breen (September 22); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan with a fragmentary leaflet re: the Korean missions (October 5); and 2 ALS from Breen to Monagan with transcripts (October 24 and November 11).

Correspondence, 1961

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 37010000458287], Folder: 9
Scope and Contents Contains 1 TL (carbon) from Monagan to Breen regarding the farmer's sister and brother-in-law, the Richard Murphys (April 5); 1 ACS from Breen to Monagan (April 11); 1 TL (carbon) from Breen to Monagan regarding the latter's sister and brother-in-law, the Richard Murphys (April 14); 1 TLS from Lawrence F. O'Brien, then Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy, to Monagan together with 2 TL (carbons) from Monagan (April 24 to May 1); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan (May 8); 1 TLS with...
Dates: 1961
Found in Notes:  Kennedy, to Monagan together with 2 TL (carbons) from Monagan (April 24 to May 1); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan (May 8); 1 TLS with holograph notation from Breen to Monagan together with the latter's outgoing correspondence (May 18 and 22); 1 ALS from Breen to Monagan (May 19); 1 TL (carbon) from Monagan to Breen (June 23); 2 TL (carbons) from Monagan to Breen and to Brooks Hays, then Assistant Secretary of State (October 3); and 1 ALS from Nancy Ward to Monagan regarding Dan Breen's heart attack and finger amputations (November 7).

Correspondence, 1969

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 37010000458287], Folder: 16
Scope and Contents

Contains 1 ACS from Breen to Monagan together with the latter's outgoing correspondence. Also includes a letter from Donal Breen, Dan Breen's son.

Dates: 1969
Found in Notes:  Also includes a letter from Donal Breen, Dan Breen's son.

Correspondence, 1970, undated

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 37010000458287], Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

Contains letter from Dan Breen's son, Donal, to Monagan together with the latter's outgoing correspondence regarding Dan Breen's funeral. Further contains 3 undated/fragmentary ALS and a TL (carbon) from Breen to Monagan.

Dates: 1970, undated
Found in Notes:  Contains letter from Dan Breen's son, Donal, to Monagan together with the latter's outgoing correspondence regarding Dan Breen's funeral.

Clippings / 1941., 02/15/1941-12/24/1941

 File — Box 4: Series 606; Series 607; Series 608; Series 609, Folder: 89
Identifier: 44446
Series-level Scope and Content Note From the Series:

The Newspaper Clippings Series contains a vast array of articles and clippings regarding Quigley Publications, the Production Code and the Legion of Decency.

Dates: 02/15/1941-12/24/1941
Found in Notes:  Miscellaneous clippings regarding Joseph Breen's resignation as movie censor, and designating Francis Harmon as Breen's successor.