Wilmer, Richard., 11/05/1984-08/21/1987
Series-level Scope and Content Note
(Box 2, Folders 3 - 58) This series consists of correspondence to FG from such notable individuals as Anthony J. Drexel and Karen Biddle, Shirley Temple Black, Richard Nixon, the Reagans, Claiborne Pell, Howard H. Baker, Jr., George Bush, Anthony Drexel Duke, Angier Biddle Duke, Frances Scot(tie) Fitzgerald, Eleanor Lansing Dulles, Malcolm Forbes, Averell Harriman, Edward and Robert Kennedy, Laura Roosevelt (granddaughter of FDR), William Rickelshaus (EPA administrator), David Selznick, General William Westmoreland. In addition, this series includes individual correspondence from friends and close associates of FG who wrote to him frequently.
Dates
- 11/05/1984-08/21/1987
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 7.2 Linear Feet (7 Hollinger Record Storage boxes; 1 drop front flat box (11x14"))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Correspondence from Richard Wilmer, FG's nephew, son of Rev.Richard H.,Jr. and Elizabeth Wilmer. Wilmer, Richard H. to FG - 3 TLS, 1 ALS (1984-87) Includes - * Wilmer, Rev. Richard H., Jr. (father of Richard H. Wilmer, husband ofElizabeth Green Wilmer) to FG - ALS, 4/17/61 re. Richard H. Wilmer. * TMss by Richard H. Wilmer. * Guest list for Potomac Valley Opera Company.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
WILMER, RICHARD H. - TO FG: Typed Letter Signed
WILMER, RICHARD H., JR. (REV.) - TO FG: Autographed Letter
WILMER, RICHARD H. - "WRITER'S CRAMP" (TMSS): Manuscript
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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