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James Cardinal Gibbons Letter

A description of the item at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Gibbons, James, 1834-1921.
Title: James Cardinal Gibbons Letter
Inclusive Dates: 1908
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: A letter by the American Cardinal.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

James Cardinal Gibbons (1834-1921) was an American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a leader of the American Catholic community. His 1876 book, The Faith of Our Fathers was a best-selling apologetic and explanation of the Catholic faith.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The James Cardinal Gibbons Letter is dated 13 Jan 1908 and was sent from Baltimore, Maryland. It is a signed, typewritten letter in which Gibbons discusses prohibition activities and his opinion of the changing local laws in Maryland.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Gibbons, James, 1834-1921.

Subjects

Prohibition -- United States -- History -- 20th century.

Places

Baltimore (Md.) -- Church history.

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.

Occupations

Clergy.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

James Cardinal Gibbons Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchased, 1966.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: LMD
Date: 14 Apr 2010
Revision history:

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