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USIA: Retirement (Correspondence)., 02/11/1966-06/23/1970

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 34
Identifier: 29262

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

  • 02/11/1966-06/23/1970

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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 to FG re. his departurefrom USIA in 1966 to become specialassistant to Claiborne Pell, and finalretirement in 1970 to join EPA.Includes - Allen, George V. (former directorUSIA 1957; deputy director 1966) -TLS, 2/7/66. Marks, Leonard H. (director USIA,1965) - TLS, 11/16/67. Includes FG's letter of resignation toLionel S. Mosley, director ofpersonnel and training, 2/1/66.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GREEN, FITZHUGH - USIA RETIREMENT (CORRESPONDENCE): Typed Letter Signed

ALLEN, GEORGE V. - TO FG RE. RETIREMENT: Typed Letter Signed

MARKS, LEONARD H. - TO FG RE. RETIREMENT: Typed Letter Signed

GREEN, FITZHUGH - TO MOSLEY, LIONEL S. RE. RETIREMENT: Typed Letter Signed

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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