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Appointment to Vatican - Swearing-In., 03/09/1984-03/09/1984

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 44
Identifier: 47547

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 3, Folders 43 -) This series consists on files relating to WAW's appointment as special representative to the Vatican in 1982, and as ambassador in 1984; and to his resignation from the post in 1986. Included are memoranda; news releases, transcripts and clippings. Official, unclassified memoranda regarding miscellaneous embassy matters are also included. In addition, a series of printed diplomatic ephemera are included, such as programs and menus for various functions hosted or attended by WAW; as well as calling cards received from various Vatican dignitaries.

Dates

  • 03/09/1984-03/09/1984

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

15/01/04

Container Summary

Contains memorandum regarding the swearing-in ceremony for WAW. Includes biographical data on WAW, talking points for acceptance speech; scenario (order of events for the ceremony); and guestlist.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WILSON, WILLIAM A. - VATICAN AMBASSADOR: SWEAR-IN CEREMONY 1984: Typescript

WILSON, WILLIAM A. - BIOGRAPHICAL DATA (1984): Typescript

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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