Thomas A. Donnellan papers, 1932-1987 (bulk 1968-1987).

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Thomas A. Donnellan papers, 1932-1987 (bulk 1968-1987).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476135

The collection consists of papers of Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan from 1932-1987. The papers include documents, correspondence, calendars, publications, and photographs. The materials mainly document Donnellan's activities as Archbishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese and contain information on interdenominational cooperation, civil rights, and the Vietnam War. Included are some files from New York including correspondence from Cardinal Francis Spellman. Other correspondents include Cardinal Terence Cooke, Georgia Governor Lester Maddox, U.S. Senators Richard Russell and Herman Talmadge, and Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen. Files relating to Donnellan's installation as Archbishop and to his funeral are also included.

5 linear ft.

Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403000

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Donnellan, Thomas A., 1914-1987

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The Most Reverend Thomas A. Donnellan (1914-1987) was installed as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 1968. He served as Bishop of Ogdensburg (1964-1968) and also as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of New York and Rector of Saint Joseph's Seminary. From the description of Thomas A. Donnellan papers, 1932-1987 (bulk 1968-1987). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476135 Bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg from 1964 to 1968. From the description of Papers, 1964...

Allen, Ivan, 1877-1968

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Cooke, Terence, 1921-1983

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Cardinal of the Archdiocese of New York. From the description of Letters, 1970-1978. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 53982869 ...

Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002

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Herman E. Talmadge (1913- ), Georgia Governor (1947-1955) and U.S. Senator (1956-1980), born near McRae, Georgia. From the description of Herman E. Talmadge senatorial papers, 1945-1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477028 Herman E. Talmadge (1913- ), Georgia Governor (1947-1955) and United States Senator (1956-1980) born near McRae, Georgia. T. Rogers Wade served as administrative assistant, fund raiser, and chairman of the 1980 U.S. senatorial campaign for Senator Talm...

Maddox, Lester, 1915-2003

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Lester G. Maddox was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on 30 September 1915, to Dean and Flonnie Maddox. He was educated in the Fulton County public school system but dropped out of high school in order to persue a career (either "to start working" or "to persue a career in something"). In 1936, he married Virginia Cox and the couple eventually had four children. In 1944, Maddox opened a short order grill in Atlanta that he sold a year later at a profit. Maddox continued to hold jobs in the grocery busi...

Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Atlanta (Ga.)

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Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967

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Prominent prelate of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Appointed Archbishop of New York in 1939 and the College of Cardinals in 1946. From the description of Letters, 1946-1967. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 53982752 Spellman was at this time the Catholic archbishop of New York. Werfel and Spellman appear to have had a relationship of mutual respect and admiration. Werfel sought Spellman's responses to his novels Embezzled Heaven and The Song of...

Russell, Richard B. (Richard Brevard), 1897-1971

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Richard B. Russell (1897-1971), lawyer and politician, born in Winder, Georgia. Served as State Representative (1921-1931), Georgia Governor (1931-1933), and U.S. Senator (1933-1971). From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. MacArthur hearing files, 1951-1953. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477265 Bill Westmoreland was a Clerk in the Superior Court of Gilmer County, Georgia. From the description of Bill Westmoreland letter from Richard B. Russell, 1965. (...