Ronald Reagan, 1950s-1981
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of photographs of politicians that were used as reference materials by the newspaper cartoonist Gene Basset, dating from 1912 to 1989 (bulk 1960s-1980s). The photographs extensively document U.S. political figures from the 1960s through the 1980s, especially Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. It also includes some foreign political leaders (1930s-1980s) and a small selection of actors/performers/film productions (1930s-1960s). The collection consists entirely of photographic prints, almost all of them black-and-white. The majority are 8x10 inches in size, with a smaller selection of oversized prints.
Dates
- 1950s-1981
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: 5.2 Cubic Feet (10 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Basset, Gene, 1927- (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu