R, 1942-1965
Scope and Contents
This folder contains letters from correspondents whose last or organization names begin with the letter R.
Correspondents include: Robert Redfield, Abbott P. Herman, Reverend Thomas F. Regan, The Register, John H. Rhomberg, Lela Hayes Robison, Martha and Martina Robison, J.H. Rogers, Carole Rogers, Rollins College, Emilie Romaine, Sister Rose Victoria, Rosemont College, Mother M.A. Rossi, Rule's Clinic and Hospital, John Ruffert, Ruth (last name unlisted), Leo F. Ruttle, John and Mary Ann Robison, Alice R.
Notable correspondence: Robert Redfield comments on the four kinds of Catholicism--formal, nominal, cultural, and folk--that Allen Spitzer distinguishes in Tepoztlan, Mexico (3-28-57). He advises Spitzer not to refer to them as a continuum (2-17-58) and in reply to a letter from Spitzer he writes: "When you write that you will use the word 'typology' rather than 'continuum' because it is my advice and not because you quite understand it, I demur, I shake my head. I do not think that in science one should say what someone advises one to say but should say only what one understands and finds, one's self, convincing" (3-5-58). There are many letters from Lillian Spitzer's mother, Lela Hayes Robison, and sisters, Martha and Martina Robison. Martha asks for details about Allen Spitzer's illness: "Was it the end of the thigh bone near the hip or near the knee? Was the prosthesis inserted?" (5-10-65) Ruth (no last name) comments on the Spitzers' both being in the hospital, and Allen Spitzer responds to a request from Rollins College alumni of the class of 1934 to write a letter in honor of Dean Enyart.
Dates
- 1942-1965
Conditions Governing Access
Access to portions of this collection is restricted; please consult repository for details. Collection contains letters of recommendation, graded student papers, material containing the names of social work clients, and notes that contain sensitive personal information
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
62 items 1 folder All English 58 originals, 4 copies
Creator
- From the Collection: Spitzer, Allen (1909-1967) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Saint Louis University Archives Repository
Pius XII Memorial Library
3650 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis Missouri 63108 United States
314-977-3109
archives@slu.edu