Paul Marcinkus., 03/23/1979-01/15/1986
Series-level Scope and Content Note
(Box 2, Folders 34-90 ) This series consists of correspondence and material relating to notable individuals or frequent correspondents. Arrangement is alphabetical, with papers for each individual in chronological order.
Dates
- Creation: 03/23/1979-01/15/1986
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
15/01/03
Container Summary
Contains 1 TLS copy, 8 TLS from Archbishop Marcinkus, Vatican City. Primairly concerning implied involvement of Marcinkus in several cases of fraud: the alleged defrauding of the US government by a US corporation which then concealed profits in the Institute of Religious Works; the alleged association of Marcinkus with the Italian financier Michele Sindona; and the alleged association of Marcinkus with the Mafia and other illegal operations. The last was published in a book entitled, "The Vatican Connection" written by Richard Hammer, as told by Joseph J. Coffey.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
MARCINKUS, PAUL - CORRES. TO WILSON, WILLIAM A. 1982-86: Typed Letter Signed
VATICAN - FRAUD, ALLEGED 1979-82: Typed Letter Signed
COFFEY, JOSEPH J. - "THE VATICAN CONNECTION" 1982: Typed Letter Signed
HAMMER, RICHARD - "THE VATICAN CONNECTION" 1982: Typed Letter Signed
SINDONA, MICHELE - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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