Thomas More Society of America
The Thomas More Society of America is a non-denominational, non-profit organization that promotes interest in the life and works of Sir Thomas More relevant to contemporary issues. They confer regularly with scholars, lawyers, judges, and other public figures. In addition, scholarly papers are disse...
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The Thomas More Society of America is a non-denominational, non-profit organization that promotes interest in the life and works of Sir Thomas More relevant to contemporary issues. They confer regularly with scholars, lawyers, judges, and other public figures. In addition, scholarly papers are disseminated to members through their publications such as the newsletter and 'The Thomas More Gazette.' More, a native of London and son of a high court judge was an international figure recognized for his intellectual gifts and immortalized in literature and stage as "A Man for All Seasons." As a lawyer, diplomat, scholar, and royal councilor More faced issues familiar in the twenty first century, including privacy rights, personal freedom, and public responsibility. Records include board of directors minutes, correspondence, financial reports, publications, and photographs. |
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thomasmoresociety Thomas More Society of America An inventory of Thomas More Society of America Records at The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives Finding aid prepared by William John Shepherd. The American Catholic Research Center and University Archives 2013 101 Aquinas HallThe Catholic University of AmericaWashington, D.C. 20064 Finding aid encoded by William John Shepherd on 2013 English Descriptive Summary The American Catholic Research Center and University Archives 1966(1977-2013) n.d. Thomas More Society of America Thomas More Society of America Records 6.25 linear feet; 5 boxes The Thomas More Society of America is a non-denominational, non-profit organization that promotes interest in the life and works of Sir Thomas More relevant to contemporary issues. They confer regularly with scholars, lawyers, judges, and other public figures. In addition, scholarly papers are disseminated to members through their publications such as the newsletter and 'The Thomas More Gazette.' More, a native of London and son of a high court judge was an international figure recognized for his intellectual gifts and immortalized in literature and stage as "A Man for All Seasons." As a lawyer, diplomat, scholar, and royal councilor More faced issues familiar in the twenty first century, including privacy rights, personal freedom, and public responsibility. Records include board of directors minutes, correspondence, financial reports, publications, and photographs. 362 English, French Historical Note The Thomas More Society of America (TMSOA) is a non-denominational, non-profit organization that promotes interest in the life and works of Sir Thomas More relevant to contemporary issues of moral, religious, political, and philosophical significance. More, a native of London and son of a high court judge, was an internationally recognized intellectual and immortalized in literature and stage as "A Man for All Seasons." His talent and ability prompted a varied career as a lawyer, diplomat, scholar, High Steward of Oxford and Cambridge, Royal Councilor, Speaker of Parliament, and Chancellor of England. Unfortunately, he famously defied his master, King Henry VIII of England, over papal rights, and lost his head for his trouble. The Society believes that the issues More faced are still familiar in the present, and include privacy rights, personal freedom, and public responsibility. The Society was founded as a working group in 1977 (incorporated in 1979) by Howard T. Markey, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals in Washington, D.C. The original incorporators were Joseph Crumlish, John D. Lane, and Thomas H. Wall. Through its forums, programs, and activities, the Society acquaints its members and others with views espoused by More in both his public and private life. They confer regularly with scholars, lawyers, judges, and other public figures. Scholarly papers are disseminated to members through their pubilcations such as the newsletter and 'The Thomas More Gazette.' Mary Ellen Bork, wife of controversial Supreme Court nominee, Robert Bork, was president 1985-1987. The Society's annual dinner has an impressive list of past speakers, including Supreme Court justices Antonin Scalia (1995) and Clarence Thomas (1997); former federal government officials William Bennett (1986), Lynn Chaney (1988) and Louis Freeh (2000); journalists Michael Novak (1993) and Robert Novak (2003); and Catholic University presidents William Byron, S.J. (1983), Edmund Pellegrino (1996), and John Garvey (2011). Scope and Contents Organized into six series the records consist primarily of files of past presidents James Keenan (1988-1989), Joseph Spaniol, Jr. (1991-1992), and Sister Ann O'Donnell (2011-2012). Files specific to Spaniol and O'Donnell are so indicated in the file note fields. The first series is Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, 1979-2008, in box 1. It has various versions of the articles of incorporation and bylaws. The second series is Board of Directors' Minutes and Related Material, 1977-2010, in boxes 1-2. This comprises board minutes, correspondence, notices, financial reports, and other related material. The third series is Correspondence and Other Papers, 1981-2013, and undated, in boxes 2-3. This has primarily general correspondence, plus various attached material, filed chronologically. The fourth series is Subject Files, A-Z, 1966(1980-2013)n.d., in boxes 3-4. This includes files on the annual meetings and their featured speakers as well as financial reports, membership lists, scholarships, and website development. Of particular note is material on a proposed 2012 letter to U.S. President Barack Obama in opposition to the health care mandates regarding religious institutions. The fifth series is Audiovisual Materials, 1981-1987, 1998-2003, and undated, in box 5. This has a container of seven 3.5 inch floppy computer disks and a folder of photographs and negatives. The former is focused on the period of 1998-2003 with material apparently duplicating paper records in the collection such as the Board of Directors minutes and the newsletter. The photographs and negatives appear to be mostly of public events from the 1980s with very little identification of people, places, and dates. The sixth and last series is Publications, 1979-2007, and undated, in box 5. This has society produced publications (proofs and finished versions) including brochures, the newsletter/chronicle, 'Moreana' (in French), and the 'Thomas More Gazette.' There is also some related correspondence present. Arrangement The Thomas More Society of America Records consists of six series: Series 1: Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, 1979-2008, Box 1 Series 2: Board of Directors' Minutes and Related Material, 1977-2010, Boxes 1-2 Series 3: Correspondence and Other Papers, 1981-2013, n.d., Boxes 2-3 Series 4: Subject Files, A-Z, 1966(1980-2013)n.d., Boxes 3-4 Series 5: Audiovisual Materials, 1981-1987, 1998-2003, n.d., Box 5 Series 6: Publications, 1979-2007, n.d., Box 5 Restrictions on Access None. Related Material American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives: Index Terms This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms. Persons: Bauer, Gary Bork, Mary Ellen Garvey, John Markey, Howard T. More, Sir Thomas Novak, Michael Novak, Robert Scalia, Antonin Thomas, Clarence Organizations: Supreme Court of the United States of America Places: London, England Washington, D.C. Subjects: Law Politics Public Policy Acquisition Information Initial deposit of five boxes made by Kathy Curran in February 2013. These contain files of former president James Keenan and other officers that had been organized by another president, Clare Miller (2007-2008). A second deposit in September 2013 by Ann O'Donnell had her files as well as those of Joseph Spaniol, Jr. Processing Information Processing completed in 2014 by William John Shepherd. Computer disks accessed and reviewed by Paul Kelly. EAD markup completed in 2014 by William John Shepherd. Select Bibliography/Websites Detailed Description of the Collection Series 1: Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, 1979-2008 (1 Box) Legal documents and historical lists compiled by society members. 1 1 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, 1979-1990 1 2 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, 2004, 2008 Series 2: Board of Directors Minutes and Related Material, 1977-2010 (2 Boxes) Meeting minutes, correspondence, notices, and other related material. 1 3 Board of Directors, 1977-1982 1 4 Board of Directors, 1983 1 5 Board of Directors (1), 1984 1 6 Board of Directors (2), 1984 1 7 Board of Directors, 1985 1 8 Board of Directors, 1986 1 9 Board of Directors, 1987 1 10 Board of Directors, 1988 1 11 Board of Directors, 1988-1991 Joseph Spaniol 1 12 Board of Directors (1), 1989 1 13 Board of Directors (2), 1989 1 14 Board of Directors, 1990 1 15 Board of Directors, 1992-1993 Joseph Spaniol 1 16 Board of Directors, 1993 1 17 Board of Directors, 1994 1 18 Board of Directors, 1994-1995 Joseph Spaniol 1 19 Board of Directors, 1995 1 20 Board of Directors, 1996 1 21 Board of Directors, 1997 1 22 Board of Directors, 1997-2001 Joseph Spaniol 1 23 Board of Directors (1), 1998 1 24 Board of Directors (2), 1998 1 25 Board of Directors, 1999 1 26 Board of Directors, 2000 2 1 Board of Directors, 2001 2 2 Board of Directors, 2002 2 3 Board of Directors, 2003 2 4 Board of Directors (1), 2004 2 5 Board of Directors (2), 2004 2 6 Board of Directors, 2005 2 7 Board of Directors, 2006 2 8 Board of Directors, 2007 2 9 Board of Directors (1), 2008 2 10 Board of Directors (2), 2008 2 11 Board of Directors, 2009 2 12 Board of Directors, 2010 Series 3: Correspondence and Other Papers, 1981-2013, n.d., (2 Boxes) Primarily general correspondence filed chronologically. 2 13 General Correspondence (1), 1981-1984 2 14 General Correspondence (2), 1981-1984 2 15 General Correspondence, 1985-1986 2 16 General Correspondence, 1987-1988 2 17 General Correspondence, 1989-1990 2 18 General Correspondence, 1990-1994 Joseph Spaniol 2 19 General Correspondence, 1991 2 20 General Correspondence, 1991, 1994-1999 Ann O'Donnell 2 21 General Correspondence, 1994 2 22 General Correspondence, 1995 2 23 General Correspondence, 1995-2000, n.d. Joseph Spaniol 2 24 General Correspondence, 1996 2 25 General Correspondence, 1997 2 26 General Correspondence, January-June 1998 2 27 General Correspondence, July-December 1998 2 28 General Correspondence, 1999 2 29 General Correspondence, 2000 2 30 General Correspondence, 2000-2010 Ann O'Donnell 2 31 General Correspondence, 2001 2 32 General Correspondence, 2002 2 33 General Correspondence, 2003 2 34 General Correspondence, 2004 2 35 General Correspondence, 2005 2 36 General Correspondence, 2006 3 1 General Correspondence, 2008 3 2 General Correspondence, 2011-2013 Ann O'Donnell 3 3 General Correspondence, n.d. Series 4: Subject Files, A-Z, 1966(1980-2013)n.d. (2 Boxes) Files include annual meeting speakers, financial lists, membership lists, and scholarships. 3 4 Anderson, Carl-Speaker #3, 1989-1990 3 5 Annual Dinner, 1989 3 6 Annual Meetings, 1992-1994 Joseph Spaniol 3 7 Annual Meetings, 1995-2001 Joseph Spaniol 3 8 Articles, Book Reviews of Interest, 1970, 1995-2008 3 9 Bauer, Gary-Speaker #2, 1989 3 10 Carlson, Allen-Speaker #1, 1988-1989 3 11 Daly, Carlson-Speaker #4, 1989 3 12 Disbursement and Reimbursement Forms, 1989 3 13 Events, 1983-2004 3 14 Financial Receipts and Disbursements, 1996-2000 3 15 Financial Receipts and Disbursements, 2001-2002 3 16 Financial Receipts and Disbursements, 2003 3 17 Financial Summaries, Reports, and Schedules, 1984-1988 3 18 Financial Summaries, Reports, and Schedules, 1994-1996 3 19 Financial Summaries, Reports, and Schedules, 1997-1998 3 20 Financial Summaries, Reports, and Schedules, 1999 3 21 Financial Summaries, Reports, and Schedules, 2000-2007 3 22 Function Announcements, 1983-1986 3 23 General: Historical Lists, 1983-2013 Ann O'Donnell 3 24 Georgetown University Provost, 1988-1989 3 25 Lecture Copies Publications File, 1988-1990 3 26 Letters of Thanks, 1989-1990 3 27 Letter (Proposed) to President Obama re: Health Care Mandates, 2012 3 28 Martz, Louis L.-Speaker #5, 1989 3 29 Membership Committee, 1985 3 30 Membership Lists, 1981-1987 3 31 Membership Lists, 1987 3 32 Membership Lists, 1988-1989 4 1 Membership Lists, ca. 1990-1996 4 2 Membership Lists, 1994 Joseph Spaniol 4 3 Membership Lists, 1997-1999 4 4 Membership Lists, 2000-2003 4 5 Membership Lists, 2004-2008 4 6 Moreana Gazette-Orders Placed, 1988-1989 4 7 Prayer to St. Thomas More by H.T. Markey, n.d. 4 8 Sample Event Invitation, ca. 1988 4 9 Scholarship Fund, 1988-1989 4 10 Scholarship Program, 1995-1999 4 11 Smith Richardson Foundation, 1987-1989, 1997 4 12 Spasowski, Wanda-Speaker #6, 1989-1990 4 13 Speakers-Lecture Series, 1988-1989 4 14 Speakers-Lectures, 2011-2012 4 15 Speakers-Lectures: John Garvey, 2011 4 16 Speeches, 1966, 1984-1989 4 17 Speeches, 1995-2008 4 18 Speech Material, 1985-1989 4 19 St. Joseph's Church-Thomas More Feast Day, 1989 4 20 Summer School Building, n.d. 4 21 Treasurer's Correspondence, 1983-1984 4 22 Treasurer's Reports, 1989-1991 4 23 Website-Development, 2004-2007 4 24 Website-Newsletter, 1980-2004 Series 5: Audiovisual Material, 1981-1987, 1998-2003, n.d. (1 Box) A container of seven 3.5 inch floppy disks, photographs and negatives. 5 1 Seven (7) Floppy Disks (3.5 inch), 1998-2003, n.d Five (5) working disks, one (1) empty, and one (1) defective duplicating paper material in the collection such as Board of Directors' meetings and the newsletter. 5 2 Photographs and Negatives, 1981-1987, n.d Mostly unidentified Series 6: Publications, 1979-2007, n.d. (1 Box) Society publications including their newsletter, brochures, 'Moreana,' and 'The Thomas More Gazette.' 5 3 Publications: Brochures, n.d. 5 4 Publications: 'Moreana': Loose Copies, 1990-2007 French 5 5 Publications: 'Moreana': Miscellaneous, n.d. French and English 5 6 Publications: More Related Institutions, ca. 1994-1999 5 7 Publications: Newsletter/Chronicle: Loose Issues, 1980s 5 8 Publications: Newsletter/Chronicle: Loose Issues, 1990s 5 9 Publications: Newsletter/Chronicle: Loose Issues, 2000-2003 5 10 Publications: Newsletter/Chronicle: Loose Issues and Correspondence, 1990-1993 Joseph Spaniol 5 11 Publications: Newsletter/Chronicle: Miscellaneous, ca. 1988-1997 5 12 Publications: 'Praying with St. Thomas More,' 1998 5 13 Publications: 'Thomas More Gazette': Loose Issues, 1979, 1993, 1995 5 14 Publications: 'Thomas More Gazette': Loose Issues, 1997-2002 |