Box 56

Abstract The papers of Joseph H. Fichter, S.J., document the life of a priest, scholar, and social reformer. As a pioneer in the sociology of religion and as a champion of social justice, Father Fichter has frequently found himself embroiled in controversy and conflict. That vigorous engagement with his times is reflected in these papers, which shed light upon the Catholic Church, the Society of Jesus, academic sociology, and the quest for social reform.Fichter has devoted himself...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers, which date roughly from the mid-1930s to the early 1980s, capture that commitment to religion, scholarship, and social justice. They contain a wide range of material-primarily correspondence, manuscripts, transcripts of interviews, organizational minutes, questionnaires, and printed material. They have been arranged into six series: Correspondence; Research Projects; Civil Rights; Subject Files; Printed Material; Photographs and Personal Effects. Three of these...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers, which date roughly from the mid-1930s to the early 1980s, capture that commitment to religion, scholarship, and social justice. They contain a wide range of material-primarily correspondence, manuscripts, transcripts of interviews, organizational minutes, questionnaires, and printed material. They have been arranged into six series: Correspondence; Research Projects; Civil Rights; Subject Files; Printed Material; Photographs and Personal Effects. Three of these...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers, which date roughly from the mid-1930s to the early 1980s, capture that commitment to religion, scholarship, and social justice. They contain a wide range of material-primarily correspondence, manuscripts, transcripts of interviews, organizational minutes, questionnaires, and printed material. They have been arranged into six series: Correspondence; Research Projects; Civil Rights; Subject Files; Printed Material; Photographs and Personal Effects. Three of these...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers, which date roughly from the mid-1930s to the early 1980s, capture that commitment to religion, scholarship, and social justice. They contain a wide range of material-primarily correspondence, manuscripts, transcripts of interviews, organizational minutes, questionnaires, and printed material. They have been arranged into six series: Correspondence; Research Projects; Civil Rights; Subject Files; Printed Material; Photographs and Personal Effects. Three of these...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers, which date roughly from the mid-1930s to the early 1980s, capture that commitment to religion, scholarship, and social justice. They contain a wide range of material-primarily correspondence, manuscripts, transcripts of interviews, organizational minutes, questionnaires, and printed material. They have been arranged into six series: Correspondence; Research Projects; Civil Rights; Subject Files; Printed Material; Photographs and Personal Effects. Three of these...