US Mission, Vatican - Memoranda., 01/19/1983-12/15/1983

File — Box: 3, Folder: 51

Identifier: 47554

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

01/19/1983-12/15/1983

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

15/01/04

Container Summary

Contains official memoranda on such issues as US Mission to the UN statement of purpose; meeting at the State Department of the American Catholic Committee on War and Peace (Jan. 7, 1983); an exchange of memoranda between the US mission and the Holy See re upgrading diplomatic relations to the ambassadorial level.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WILSON, WILLIAM A. - MEMORANDA 1983 (US MISSION, VATICAN): Typescript

VATICAN, US EMBASSY - PROPOSAL FOR: MEMORANDA 1983: Typescript

AMERICAN CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON WAR AND PEACE, MEETING 1983: Typescript

UNITED NATIONS, US MISSION - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 1983: Typescript