Guest author is Steve Rosswurm, Professor of History, Emeritus, at Lake Forest College, and author of The FBI and the Catholic Church (2009), The CIO’s Left-Led Unions (1992), and Arms, Country and Class (1987). Archbishop Wilton Gregory, recently named the first Afro-American cardinal of the Church, more than once has pointed to Monsignor John M. Read More
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The Archivist’s Nook: The Priestly Labors of John M. Hayes
Posted in: Blogs Catholic History Humanities Religious Studies The Archivist's Nook University Archives | Tags: Chicago, Congress of Industrial Organizations, George G. Higgins, John A. Ryan, Linna Bresette, National Catholic Welfare Conference, Raymond McGowan, Social Action Department, Social Reconstruction, Wilton Gregory | Comment
The Archivist’s Nook: Read All About It – From Crime Reporter to Labor Advocate
“Capone turned to me. His eyes were twinkling but some of their warmth was gone. ‘Is this a newspaper interview?’ he asked….He fell silent for a moment and then grinned broadly. “[Chicago City Sealer] Serritella says you’re one hundred percent and besides I like that Popeye comic in your newspaper. What do you want to Read More
Posted in: The Archivist's Nook University Archives | Tags: Al Capone, American Newspaper Guild, Chicago, Congress of Industrial Organizations, Crime, Cuba, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Florida, Harry Cyril Read, Journalism, Prohibition, Public Safety, United Nations Conference for International Organization | Comment