Rhode Island: Campaigns/Politics (1971-1989)., 11/20/1970-10/11/1989
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Part One: Professional Subject Files (Box 3, Folders 1 - 35) This includes work files, information and correspondence relating directly to the various professional positions held by FG throughout his career. Arranged alphabetically by the name of the association/agency these include FG's work with EPA, Senator Pell, Ruckelshaus Associates, and USIA. In addition, files pertaining to FG's professional education at the Naval War College, his campaign run for governor of Rhode Island as well as involvement in Rhode Island politics, miscellaneous correspondence relating to employment prospects (includes resumes), US Navy enlistment in the 1940s, are also included in this Professional Subject Files series. Part Two: General Subject Files Series (Box 4, Folders 1 - 20). This series includes correspondence and information relating to FG's miscellaneous 'extracurricular' activities undertaken in addition to his professional life, such as his membership of clubs and social associations; awards and honors he received during his lifetime (for those pertaining to his professional work, see Professional Subject Files under agency name); public appearances (for speech typescripts, see Manuscripts Series). This series also contains a file on obituaries and eulogies of friends (some written by FG). NOTE: See also Chronological Correspondence Series for further general/personal correspondence received and sent by FG.
Dates
- 11/20/1970-10/11/1989
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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 various Rhode Island congressional candidates,congressmen/women to FG. Arranged chronologically by year (1970-89).Includes - 1970-72: Gibbs, June (senator, Rhode Island) to FG - ANS, 8/4/no year. Cooper, John Sherman (senator, Kentucky) to FG - TLS 1/18/72. Taft, James L., Jr. - mayoral campaign brochure, 9/71. 1973: Rhode Island Republican State Central Committe - various TLS fromchairmen and officers. 1975-76: Includes correspondence to and from FG re. his prospective run forcongress, 1976. 1978: Cianci, Vincent A. Jr. (mayor, Providence, Rhode Island) to FG - TLS,7/5/78. 1980's: DiPrete, Edward D. (governor, Rhode Island) - 2 TLS: 6/7/84, 11/20/86. Farmer, Susan (secretary of state, Rhode Island) to FG - 4 TLS(1980-86). St. Germain, Fernand (senator, R.I.) to FG - TLS, 8/13/82.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
RHODE ISLAND - CAMPAIGNS/POLITICS (CORRESPONDENCE 1970-89): Typed Letter Signed
GIBBS, JUNE - TO FG: Typed Letter Signed
COOPER, JOHN SHERMAN - TO FG: Typed Letter Signed
CIANCI, VINCENT A., JR. - TO FG: Typed Letter Signed
DIPRETE, EDWARD D. - TO FG: Typed Letter Signed
TAFT, JAMES L., JR. - BROCHURE RE. MAYORAL CAMPAIGN 1971: Printed Item
FARMER, SUSAN - TO FG: Typed Letter Signed
ST. GERMAIN, FERNAND - TO FG: Typed Letter Signed
GREEN, FITZHUGH - RHODE ISLAND: PROSPECTIVE CAMPAIGN 1976: Typed Letter Signed
RHODE ISLAND - GREEN, FITZHUGH: PROSPECTIVE CAMPAIGN 1976: Typed Letter Signed
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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Washington DC 20057
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