Barbara Jencks papers
Scope and Contents
The collection includes the papers and correspondence of Jencks with various notable Catholics as well as political and literary figures of the 20th century. The bulk of the materials are related to Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich (1923-1990), the Archbishop of Armagh and later Primate of all Ireland, and describe his work as a political activist for Northern Ireland.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1950 - 1990
Creator
- Jencks , Barbara C. , 1927 -1997 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
PPL does not claim copyright to this collection. Users of this item are responsible for determining copyright restrictions.
Biographical / Historical
Barbara C. Jencks (1927 -1997) was an educator, journalist, author and editor with a passion for Irish culture and politics. She was born to Henry A. and Claire Jencks of Pawtucket, R.I. She wrote the longest-running opinion column in the American Catholic press in the Providence Visitor from 1948-1988.
Extent
.4 Linear Feet (1 box )
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Materials are organized alphabetically by correspondent.
Custodial History
Material was acquired from creator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Barbara Jencks, 1986-1990. Additional materials donated to the library by Michael J. Brown in 1998.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Philip Weimerskirch in 1990. Finding aid was created by Kate Wells in 2019.
Creator
- Jencks , Barbara C. , 1927 -1997 (Person)
- Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Armagh (Northern Ireland). Archbishop (1977-1990 : Ó Fiaich) (Correspondent, Person)
- Title
- Barbara Jencks papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Philip Weimerskirch
- Date
- 1990
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2019: Kate Wells
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
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Providence RI 02903 United States of America
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