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Series 1: Correspondence

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From the Collection:

These materials reflect the activities of Bethune as a member of The Catholic Art Association from its inception in 1937 to its dissolution in 1970. The collection also contains correspondence that dates up to 2000 regarding the organization, its publications, and its members.

The collection comprises mostly correspondence, CAA publications and copies of published articles, photos, and sketches and textual materials created for use in organizing the 1966 Living Stones Convention. Also included are organizational documents and sheet music. Of particular importance is correspondence between Bethune and other members of the CAA including Father Thomas Phelan, who served as CAA president; Sister Esther Newport, founder of CAA; and Sister M. Jeanne, who served as Catholic Art Quarterly editor.

Dates

  • 1937 - 2000

Extent

From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet ((4.5 Boxes and 17 bound volumes) plus 2 oversized folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

1/4 box

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the St. Catherine University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
St. Catherine University
Archives and Special Collections
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul MN 55105 U.S.A.
651-690-6423