Carter, Jimmy - Inauguration Correspondence., 12/19/1976-02/28/1977
Series-level Scope and Content Note
(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
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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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