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Vernacular Society.

Records, 1933-1969 (bulk 1946-1969).

4 linear feet.

1 linear foot of printed material.

70 audio tapes.

Contractual restrictions may apply.

Folder list.

American Catholic organization committed to the use of English liturgy in American churches.

Correspondence (1933-1969) of such Vernacular Society leaders as John Ross-Duggan (the Society's founder and secretary from 1946 to 1961), John Agathen, William F. Crowley, Joseph P. Evans and Irwin St. John Tucker; financial reports (1946-1957), minutes and committee reports (1950s-1960s), and newsletters (1947-1965); Ross- Duggan's reports, press releases and clippings from Vatican II; clippings on the vernacular movement (1950s-1960s); printed matter on the use of the vernacular and newsletters, including Amen (1951-1961); and tape recordings.

VER : CVER; AVER; PVER


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