Appointment to Vatican - Swearing-In., 03/09/1984-03/09/1984
Series-level Scope and Content Note
(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
- Creation: 03/09/1984-03/09/1984
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
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
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu
