Daniel J. Mallette papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Daniel J. Mallette papers
- Dates
- 1941-1979
- Creator
- Mallette, Daniel J.,1931-
- Creator
- Mallett family, Mallette family, Mallette, Anne, d. 1982, Mallette, Daniel J., d. 1976, St. Agatha Catholic Church (Chicago, Ill.)
- Size
- 2.25 linear ft. (6 boxes)
- Language
- Material is in English unless otherwise noted.
Scope and Content
Correspondence, autobiographical and other writings, brochures, and other papers of Father Daniel J. Mallette, Jr., a priest of the Chicago Roman Catholic Archdiocese. Materials include early personal papers and memorabilia, 1941-1969; incoming correspondence from fellow clergymen, friends, students, and opponents, ca. 1950-1979; items written by Father Mallette, almost all of which were produced in 1969, including drafts of an autobiography and several articles, most written for his column, "the Inner city Shepherd," which was featured in the Servite order publication, Novena Notes; and newsclippings. Topics include St. Agatha's parish in the Lawndale neighborhood (1957-1968), the civil rights movement in Chicago and the South, race relations, inner city life, and social activism in the Catholic Church. The collection also includes papers of his parents, Daniel J. Mallette, Sr., and Anne Mallette of Chicago.
Conditions for Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Preferred Citation
A common citation for archives is as follows: Item, Folder number and/or title, Box number, Collection title, ID number, Repository name, location.
Acquisition Information
Mallette, Fr. Daniel J., Jr.1983/01/26 M1983.0002.Custodial History
Gift of Father Daniel J. Mallette, Jr. (M1983.0002).
Descriptive inventory available online.
Indexed Terms
- Mallette, Daniel J., -- 1931- -- Archives
- Mallette, Anne, -- d. 1982
- Mallette, Daniel J. -- d. 1976
- Mallett family
- Mallette family
- Catholic Church -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Clergy
- Catholic Church -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 20th century
- Catholic Church. -- Archdiocese of Chicago (Ill.)
- St. Agatha Catholic Church (Chicago, Ill.)
- African Americans -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 20th century
- Catholics -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 20th century
- Church and social problems -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 20th century
- Civil rights movements -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 20th century
- Civil rights movements -- Southern States -- 20th century
- Families -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 20th century
- Laity -- Catholic Church
- Priests -- Illinois -- Chicago
- Race relations -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church
- Chicago (Ill.) -- Race relations -- 20th century
- Chicago (Ill.) -- Religious life and customs -- 20th century
- North Lawndale (Chicago, Ill.)
- Articles
- Autobiographies.
- Brochures.
- Correspondence
Citation/Reference
NUCMC MS 92-798930.