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Karen Walwyn Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-20240826
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of papers and audio recordings that document the career of Karen Walwyn. It includes nine compact discs of commercial recordings, concert programs, a copy of The Caged Bird: The life and music of Florence B. Price on DVD (2015), and other documents.
Dates:
1976 - 2025
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Alexander Ward Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-850101
Scope and Contents
The Alexander Ward Papers comprise fifteen autograph diaries of Alexander Ward from 1870 to 1889. The diaries begin while Ward is eighteen and trace his development from a wealthy youth working part-time in a factory to a wealthy land owner doing local magistracy work. The diaries offer us an interesting perspective on the day to day life of a country squire during his early years before his marriage in 1895. The entries are written in a "matter-of-fact" style, often with little commentary....
Dates:
1870 - 1889
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Barbara Ward (Baroness Jackson) Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS211
Scope and Contents
Through her many books and lectures, and as an adviser to statesmen, British economist Barbara Ward (later Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth) influenced the thinking of a generation in such matters as aid to underdeveloped countries, the global environment, and the plight of the world's poor. Her papers deal with these and similar concerns, and consist of correspondence, diaries, and manuscripts, including those of Only One Earth (1972) and Progress for a Small Planet (1979). Besides letters by...
Dates:
1929 - 1981
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
James A. Ward, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS7
Scope and Contents
The James A. Ward, SJ Papers consist of journals, spiritual and other writings, materials related to his teaching career, and correspondence.
Dates:
1832 - 1895
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Lynd Ward-May McNeer Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-820303
Scope and Contents
The collection documents the careers of both Lynd Ward and May McNeer. It includes correspondence, manuscripts, and subject files related to their publications, exhibitions, and other activities.
See the External Documents section below for a detailed inventory to the collection.
Dates:
1929-1989
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Paul C. Warnke Papers 1
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS440
Scope and Contents
Although Ambassador Paul C. Warnke's official papers are at the Johnson Presidential Library, this collection documents the controversy that preceded his confirmation as Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and as a principal U.S. negotiator of the SALT II treaty. Most importantly the collection portrays his continuing role in the non-government arms control movement. There is much on Democratic presidential campaigns, the Vietnam War, and the legal culture of Washington, D.C....
Dates:
1963 - 2000
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Paul C. Warnke Papers 2
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS337
Scope and Contents
The Paul C. Warnke Papers: Part 2 consist of material regarding the career of Paul C. Warnke. Included in the collection are document lists, files concerning Warnke's government service, documents related to the organizations to which Warnke belonged, texts of some of Warnke's oral presentations, publications, and a limited amount of correspondence to and from Warnke. The Paul C. Warnke Papers: Part 2 supplement the more extensive Paul C. Warnke Papers [Part 1] also preserved in the...
Dates:
1959 - 1999
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Washingtoniana Pamphlets Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-211004
Scope and Contents
Published ephemera relating to the historical develpment of Washington, DC in the 20th century. Primarily comprised of plans, maps, directories, reports, and studies of various agencies, commissions, task forces, associations, and interest groups engaged in the urban planning of the capital area, as well as miscellaneous ephemera consisting of event-related ephemera (invitations, brochures, menus, tickets, etc.), park and monument brochures, gallery show catalogs, playbills, etc.
Dates:
1924 - 1974
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Gary Wasserman Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS441
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Gary Wasserman Papers consist of the research materials amassed by Gary Wasserman for his book entitled, "Politics of Decolonization: Kenya Europeans and the Land Issue, 1960-1965" (London: Cambridge University Press, 1976). This collection contains a small amount of Wasserman's correspondence with individuals, such as John W. Harbeson, Michael Blundell, and N.S. Carey-Jones. Also included is a series of Wasserman's notebooks covering various topics about Kenya. In addition, there are a...
Dates:
1949 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1976
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Evelyn Waugh - Handasyde Buchanan Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-820103
Scope and contents note
The collection consists of letters and postcards from Evelyn Waugh to bookseller Handasyde Buchanan, concerning books the former wished to acquire or sell.
Dates:
1946 - 1966
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Evelyn Waugh - Mary Lygon Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS294
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Evelyn Waugh - Mary Lygon Letters consist of over eighty letters sent from English Catholic novelist Evelyn Waugh to his close friend Lady Mary Lygon. Providing good documentary material about Waugh's life, the letters discuss mutual friends, travel, and other aspects of Waugh's life. The letters are contained in 83 archival folders in one archival box (0.5 linear feet).
Dates:
1930 - 1976; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1939
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Evelyn Waugh - Leonard Russell Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS144
Scope and Contents
The Waugh-Russell Collection consists of a series of postcards and letters from Waugh to Leonard Russell (1906-1974), assistant director and literary editor of the Sunday Times since 1944. The collection describes their business relationship between 1952 and 1965, when Waugh wrote literary reviews and articles for the paper. In turn, Russell published selections of Waugh's books. As a case in point, the collection includes a typed manuscript (carbon) and the corrected proofs of four...
Dates:
1952 - 1965
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Gustave A. Weigel, SJ Papers 1
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS65
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Gustave A. Weigel, S.J. Papers are part of the Archives of Woodstock College, housed in the Special Collections Division of Georgetown University's Lauinger Library. The papers document Weigel's career from high school through his death in 1964. Of special interest are the many pieces pertaining to the politics and culture of Latin America, and particularly of Chile, where Weigel lived for 10 years. He was also deeply concerned with the issues of ecumenism and intellectual life among...
Dates:
1920 - 1964
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Edward Weintal Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-030901
Scope and contents note
The Edward Weintal Papers document the career of Edward Weintal, a Polish diplomat and long-time writer for the periodical "Newsweek." In addition to a few personal documents, there is a set of subject files maintained by Weintal on various topics. Materials regarding Charles Bartlett and the book "Facing the Brink: An Intimate Study in Crisis Diplomacy" (New York: Scribner, 1967), which Weintal co-authored with Bartlett, are contained among these papers. Of particular importance is a...
Dates:
1924 - 1974
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Winifred S. Weislogel Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS231
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Winifred S. Weislogel Papers consist of letters sent by Winifred S. Weislogel to her parents, Catherine and George Weislogel, during her career in the U. S. foreign service. Weislogel served from August 1957 until November 1983. The letters in this collection date between 1957 and 1978. The papers are contained in 1 box which houses 60 folders and occupies 0.5 linear feet of space. Weislogel's letters provide a glimpse into the life of a career foreign service official. She writes about...
Dates:
1957 - 1978
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Edward Holker Welch, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS51
Scope and Contents
The Edward Holker Welch, SJ Papers contain personal journals as well as both spiritual and secular writings.
Dates:
1791, 1850-1904
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Leo W. Welch, SJ, Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-20251106
Scope and Contents
The Leo W. Welch, SJ Papers consist primarily of near-continuous family correspondence from the beginning of his studies at St. Andrew’s Preparatory Seminary in Rochester (1920) through the end of his Jesuit ministry in the Philippines (1990). In addition to documenting his formation and work in the Society of Jesus, the collection also includes materials relating to his internment in the Japanese-occupied Philippines during World War II. Note on...
Dates:
circa 1917-1991
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Lewis C. Wendell, Jr. Collection on the United States Information Agency-Duke Ellington Good Will Tour
Collection
Identifier: GTM-20220228
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of materials related to Duke Ellington concerts held in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and other nations, that were sponsored by the U.S. State Department in 1963. The materials were collected by Lewis C. Wendell, Jr., who served as a Consul with the United States Information Agency in that region. The collection includes photographs, programs, press releases, and seven audio recordings of concerts held in Lahore, Pakistan (1/4 inch magnetic tapes).The...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1963; 1963, 1971, circa 2010s
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
W. J. West Collection on Graham Greene
Collection
Identifier: GTM-20000607
Scope and Contents
This collection contains typed manuscripts of works by author Graham Greene, as well as photographic stills of films and plays written by Greene. Also included is correspondence between Greene and bookseller David Low and related material for the published book of this correspondence titled "Dear David, Dear Graham." Topics discussed in the correspondence include rare books, Low's memoir, and Greene's travels.
Dates:
1950s-1991
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Robert M. Weston Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-770610
Scope and Contents
The Robert M. Weston papers consist of correspondence, memoranda, reports, legal briefs, documents, photographs, and newspaper clippings concerning the legal career of Robert M. Weston (1910-1973). Weston was associated with the Tax and Antitrust Divisions of the Department of Justice from 1941 to 1952, president of the Public Utilities Commission from 1953 to 1956, a member of the Federal Power Commission from 1956 to 1968, Judge of the D.C. Tax Court from 1968 to 1971, and Associate Judge...
Dates:
1933 - 1973
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts