Muskie Campaign 9., 10/03/1971-01/31/1972

File — Box: 20, Folder: 2

Identifier: GAMMS440.6.513

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Activities (1969- ) on the national scene for presidential candidates and the National Democratic Committee.

Dates

10/03/1971-01/31/1972

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Extent

From the Collection: 57 Linear Feet (50 boxes (originally 38 boxes) )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

04/10/04

Container Summary

Correspondence, papers and releases related to the campaign. Of note, a two-page letter (TLS) from Tristram Coffin on the Middle American view of Washington and politicians, a letter (TLS) from Mary (Mrs Wistar M.) Janney criticizing Muskie's handling of the 'woman question' on Face the Nation. Also, the text of Muskie's CBS Television announcement of his candidacy and a strong critique of the production in a memo from Frederick Dutton to Clark Clifford.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

COFFIN, TRISTRAM - LETTER TO WARNKE - 1971: Typed Letter Signed

JANNEY, MARY - LETTER TO WARNKE - 1971: Typed Letter Signed

MUSKIE CAMPAIGN - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - 1972: Typed Letter Signed