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In reply to the discussion: Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory To Sell $2.2 Million Mansion [View all]ucrdem
(15,720 posts)44. More on the Mitchell gift from the Georgia Bulletin, Aug. 16, 2012:
The Archdiocese of Atlanta has received a substantial gift from the estate of Margaret Mitchells nephew, Joseph, including a 50 percent share of the trademark and literary rights to Gone With the Wind.
The estate of Joseph Mitchell included a multi-million dollar bequest to the archdiocese and the donation of his home on Habersham Road in Atlanta.
One of two sons of Margaret Mitchells brother, Stephens, Joseph Mitchell died in October 2011. He was a member of the Cathedral of Christ the King and asked that, if possible, his donation assist the Cathedral in a particular way.
It is a magnificent gift, said Deacon Steve Swope, who has been shepherding the transition of the bequest on behalf of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory.
The remarkable inheritance passed on to the archdiocese includes a collection of signed Gone With the Wind first editions published in various languages in countries around the world and an unpublished history of the Mitchell family, handwritten by Margarets father, Eugene Muse Mitchell.
Some of Margaret Mitchells personal effects, including her wallet with her press card and library card, and furniture from her apartment have been given to the archdiocese.
A library of books includes histories and signed first editions of the late Georgia Catholic author Flannery OConnors novels and short stories.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/deaconsbench/2012/08/margaret-mitchell-heir-leaves-estate-to-archdiocese-of-atlanta/
The estate of Joseph Mitchell included a multi-million dollar bequest to the archdiocese and the donation of his home on Habersham Road in Atlanta.
One of two sons of Margaret Mitchells brother, Stephens, Joseph Mitchell died in October 2011. He was a member of the Cathedral of Christ the King and asked that, if possible, his donation assist the Cathedral in a particular way.
It is a magnificent gift, said Deacon Steve Swope, who has been shepherding the transition of the bequest on behalf of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory.
The remarkable inheritance passed on to the archdiocese includes a collection of signed Gone With the Wind first editions published in various languages in countries around the world and an unpublished history of the Mitchell family, handwritten by Margarets father, Eugene Muse Mitchell.
Some of Margaret Mitchells personal effects, including her wallet with her press card and library card, and furniture from her apartment have been given to the archdiocese.
A library of books includes histories and signed first editions of the late Georgia Catholic author Flannery OConnors novels and short stories.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/deaconsbench/2012/08/margaret-mitchell-heir-leaves-estate-to-archdiocese-of-atlanta/
Not sure what "particular way" here means but it seems open to interpretation.
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Seems as thought there would be a board of directors or something similar. n/t
A Simple Game
Apr 2014
#19
I guess the archbishop never heard Jesus' "camel through the eye of a needle" line.
SunSeeker
Apr 2014
#7
"after selling his old home to Christ The King Cathedral for $1.9 million."<<for a priests home!!
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#11
I am asking from ignorance. Is this his personal wealth we are talking about? The $1.9 million? nm
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#24
No one would fault him if he lived in a nice one bedroom condo with a pool and workout
MADem
Apr 2014
#12
Well, why couldn't he entertain in the church rectory? Or the basement? Surely the local
calimary
Apr 2014
#14
If he wants to have a birthday party for his favorite niece, the parishoners shouldn't foot that
MADem
Apr 2014
#32
Help me guess your point. "We have a new Pope that isnt as terrible as the others." Is that it? nm
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#47
I'm sorry, I didnt mean to imply they should build a complete hotel-type building.
7962
Apr 2014
#41
So what. He didn't say what he was going to do with the proceeds from thes sale. nt
ladjf
Apr 2014
#46
Are the proceeds his person wealth? If so, he should give it to the church. nm
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#48