Presidential Records Bill Letter., 03/17/1978-03/17/1978

File — Box: 2, Folder: 36

Identifier: GAMMS410.3.111

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Dates

03/17/1978-03/17/1978

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed dated 03/17/1978 from Mary A. Benjamin to Henry Bartholomew Cox, discussing worries from librarians and autograph collectors over a proposed bill pending in Congress that would assert government control over presidential papers. Benjamin was worried that the bill, as then written, could be interpreted to allow government seizure of all personal and official presidential records while applying to all past presidents.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BENJAMIN, MARY A. - CORRESP. TO COX, HENRY BARTHOLOMEW (1978): Typed Letter Signed

COX, HENRY BARTHOLOMEW - CORRESP. FROM BENJAMIN, MARY A. (1978): Typed Letter Signed

CHERNOFSKY, JACOB L. - REF. BY BENJAMIN, MARY A. (1978): Typed Letter Signed

"ANTIQUARIAN BOOKMAN" - REF. BY BENJAMIN, MARY A. (1978): Typed Letter Signed

LOWE, JEAN - REF. BY BENJAMIN, MARY A. (1978): Typed Letter Signed

LOWE, JIM - REF. BY BENJAMIN, MARY A. (1978): Typed Letter Signed

MANUSCRIPT SOCIETY - REF. BY BENJAMIN, MARY A. (1978): Typed Letter Signed