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Robert M. Wagner Papers 1

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-040901

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

The Robert Wagner Papers consist of eight documents, mostly correspondence between Wagner and U.S. presidents. In the collection, there is a photo of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter and a letter from Wagner to Carter, a letter from Sarah Churchill, a signature and speech by William J. Clinton, a telegram from Richard M. Nixon, and an invitation and inaugural ticket both signed by Harry S Truman. The Robert Wagner Papers provide source material relating to the career of Robert Wagner. The collection is contained in one box (0.25 linear feet).

Dates

  • 1949 - 2001
  • Majority of material found within 1964 - 1994

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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.

Biographical note

Robert Wagner, a graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in 1948, is a longtime state senator in California's state legislature. He is a veteran of World War II. The key issues he has advocated have been health care, housing, and transportation for seniors. When he earned a fortune in the wine trade and developing a shopping center, he donated his salary as a public servant to senior citizen centers and universities.

[Source: "The Hoya," 11/14/2000.]

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Robert M. Wagner Papers 1
Status
Completed
Author
Scott S. Taylor. Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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