The Julie and Thomas Kernan papers, 1765-1988, (bulk 1940-1975).

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The Julie and Thomas Kernan papers, 1765-1988, (bulk 1940-1975).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/182560422

The Kernan collection consists of the papers of Julie Kernan, author, editor and translator, and of her brother, the journalist Thomas Kernan. Included are correspondence to and from the Kernans; subject files about the various organizations and businesses that the Kernans were involved with; manuscripts and published works by Julie and Thomas Kernan; a large collection of materials relating to the Kernan family genealogy; photographs of family and friends; and newsclippings about Thomas Kernan, miscellaneous prominent figures, and World War II and the internment of Americans. In addition to extensive correspondence from the French philosopher, Jacques Maritain (much of it used in the book, 'Our friend Jacques Maritain'), there are letters from André Maurois, Emmet Lavery and Henri Ghéon.

4.5 linear feet (3 boxes)

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Georgetown University, Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library

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Georgetown University, Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library

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Kernan family.

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Kernan, Thomas, 1903-1975

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Kernan, Julie, 1901-1988

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Julie K. Kernan was born in Roanoke, Va., Jan. 24, 1901. Her brother, Thomas D. Kernan was born on March 18, 1903. Their parents were Edward O. Kernan (1860-1916) and Rosalie Gravely Kernan (1869-1908). Julie Kernan grew up in the Washington, D.C. area. She graduated from St. Patrick's High School, and attended Catholic and George Washington universities. Her long career in publishing began in 1919 in the editorial department of the International Law Division of the Carnegie Endowment for Intern...

Yoxall, H. W. (Harold Waldo), 1896-

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Maritain, Jacques

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Jacques Maritain, a French philosopher and man of letters, was French Ambassador to the Vatican from 1945 to 1948, professor of philosophyat Princeton University from 1948 to 1952 and continued to make his home in Princeton until 1960. His works include TRUE HUMANISM (1936, tr. 1938); ART AND SCHOLASTICISM (1920, tr. 1929); ON THE USE OF PHILOSOPHY (1961). From the description of The responsibility of the artist : typescript, ca. 1960 / by Jacques Maritain. (Peking University Library...

Cloudman, Harry

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Maritain, Raissa.

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Delaney, John J., 1932-

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