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| 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.
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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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
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