Nina Polcyn Moore papers, 1943-1995

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  • Creator Names Moore, Nina Polcyn, 1914-2007.
  • Title Nina Polcyn Moore papers [manuscript], 1943-1995, bulk 1945-1967.
  • Physical description 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, programs, agendas, announcements, memos, and other papers relating to Chicagoan Nina Polcyn Moore's work with liberal Catholic causes. The collection includes publications, programs, and teaching materials from the Catholic Youth Organization's Sheil School of Social Studies; eulogies and funeral sermons for leaders of Chicago's Catholic community; papers on the founding of the Chicago Conference of Laymen; agendas, correspondence and publications of the National Association of Laymen; and clippings regarding Moore's activities, Chicago Catholic personalities, and the activist laymen's movement.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Nina Polcyn Moore (2006.0200.1).
  • Finding Aids Note Finding aid available online.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center include some Moore correspondence in the Friendship House records.
  • Names
    • Moore, Nina Polcyn, 1914-2007 Archives.
    • Sheil School of Social Studies (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Sheil, Bernard J. (Bernard James), 1888-1969.
    • Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
    • Catholic Church Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Chicago Conference of Laymen.
    • National Association of Laymen.
    • Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
    • Chicago Conference of Laymen.
    • National Association of Laymen.
    • Sheil School of Social Studies (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Catholics Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Laity Catholic Church 20th century.
    • Volunteer workers in Christian education Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Women volunteers in social service Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Race relations 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Religious life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Announcements. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Newsletters. aat
    • News clippings. aat
    • Obituaries. aat
    • Programs (documents) aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/M-M/MooreNina-inv.htm