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1:18. Eisenhower, Dwight D., 10/05/1954 - 10/14/1954., bulk: 1954 - 1954

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of the personal papers of William Harding Jackson. Correspondents include President Eisenhower, Constantine FitzGibbon, Arthur Gardner, Gordon Gray, and Richard M. Nixon, among others. A run of letters regarding Wendell Willkie's 1940 presidential campaign is also included among the documents. Some typed manuscripts by Jackson, a few photographs of him, and a series of printed materials round out the collection.

Dates

  • 10/05/1954 - 10/14/1954.
  • Majority of material found in 1954 - 1954

Conditions Governing Access

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: 1.5 Cubic Feet (3 boxes and 2 oversized folders)

Language of Materials

English

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed dated 10/05/1954 from President Dwight D. Eisenhower to William H. Jackson, inviting Jackson to dinner at the White House and indicating that Henry Ford II of the American Heritage Federation will provide brief remarks; sent on White House letterhead from Denver, Colorado. Also, 1 Typed Letter (carbon) dated 10/14/1954 from Jackson to the President accepting the dinner invitation.

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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