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Carter, Jimmy - Inauguration Correspondence., 12/19/1976-02/28/1977

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: 54705

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 1, Folders 1 - 45; Box 2, Folders 1 - 42) Files containing correspondence and information from and about prominent people in contact with LS or notable friends. Arranged alphabetically by individual surnames.

Dates

  • 12/19/1976-02/28/1977

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 28.5 Linear Feet (24 Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Contains correspondence re. inaugural events (particularly the Lincoln Memorial prayer service held Inauguration Day, 1/20/1977). Includes TL's from LS, coordinator of religious activities to, among others, Martin Luther King, Sr., Sherrill Milnes, Leontyne Price. TLS from Rev. Thomas W. Lyons to LS, auxiliary bishop of Washington. TLS from President Jimmy Carter to LS, 1/27/77. Inaugural invitation cards, tickets, etc.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CARTER, JIMMY - INAUGURATION: PRAYER SERVICE CORRESPONDENCE: Typed Letter Signed

CARTER, JIMMY - CORRESPONDENCE: Typed Letter Signed

KING, MARTIN LUTHER, SR. - CORRESPONDENCE FROM LISA SERGIO (CARBON): Typed Letter Signed

MILNES, SHERRILL - FROM LISA SERGIO (CARBON): Typed Letter Signed

PRICE, LEONTYNE - FROM LISA SERGIO (CARBON): Typed Letter Signed

LYONS, THOMAS W. [REV.] - CORRESPONDENCE: Typed Letter Signed

SERGIO, LISA - MANUSCRIPT: PRAYER FOR CARTER, JIMMY: Manuscript

CARTER, JIMMY - INAUGURATION: PRAYER BY LISA SERGIO (MSS): Manuscript

MANUSCRIPT - CARTER, JIMMY: INAUGURAL PRAYER BY LISA SERGIO: Manuscript

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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