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John B. Sheerin Papers

A description of his papers at Syracuse University


Finding aid created by: MRC
Date: 23 Sep 2009

Biographical History

Reverend John B. Sheerin (1907?-1992) was a Roman Catholic editor, columnist and pioneer in interfaith relations. A graduate of Fordham University (BA, 1928; JD, 1930), he was editor of The Catholic World, a monthly journal published by the Paulist Fathers, from 1948-1972. He was an outspoken opponent of the Vietnam War and a supporter of civil rights. [Adapted from his obituary in the New York Times, 15 Jan 1992.]

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The John B. Sheerin Papers consists of printed material and writings, much of it editorials from Sheerin's work as editor of The Catholic World, including some indexes to the editorials.

Arrangement of the Collection

All series are arranged chronologically.

Restrictions

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Use Restrictions:

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Subject Headings

Persons

Sheerin, John B.

Associated Titles

Catholic World.

Subjects

Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Political activity -- United States.
Catholics -- United States -- Intellectual life.
Catholics -- United States -- Periodicals.
Catholics -- United States -- Political activity

Genres and Forms

Editorials.
Indexes (reference sources)
Photographs.
Printed materials (object genre)

Occupations

Periodical editors.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

John B. Sheerin Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of John B. Sheerin, 1970-1971.

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Biographical material

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