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: The Archivist's Nook | Tags: Blogs, Catholic History, Chicago, Congress of Industrial Organizations, George G. Higgins, Humanities, John A. Ryan, Linna Bresette, National Catholic Welfare Conference, Raymond McGowan, Religious Studies, Social Action Department, Social Reconstruction, University Archives, 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 | 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, University Archives | Comment