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Received from R. Sargent Shriver of Washington, D.C., in September 1992 (Acc. 1993-047).
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February 2005
Megan Banach, Erica Bicchieri, Jennifer Blake, Sarah Cheeseman, Anne Kumer, Christina Lehman, Alyssa Pacy, and Nathaniel Wiltzen.
This collection contains the personal and professional papers of R. Sargent Shriver. Materials relate to Shriver’s work as the first director of the Peace Corps, as the first director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, and as United States Ambassador to France. The collection also covers Shriver’s role in John F. Kennedy’s 1960 Presidential campaign, his 1970 bid for governor of Maryland, his 1972 campaign for the Vice Presidency, and his 1976 campaign for the Presidency. The papers span the years 1948 to 1976, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1955 to1972. The papers are arranged into ten series: Series 1. 1960 Presidential Campaign; Series 2. Peace Corps, 1961-1967; Series 3. Office of Economic Opportunity, 1963-1968; Series 4. Ambassador to France, 1968-1970; Series 5. Campaign for Governor of Maryland, 1970; Series 6. Congressional Leadership for the Future, 1970; Series 7. Presidential Campaign, 1972; Series 8. Presidential Campaign, 1976; Series 9. General Business Materials, 1954-1972; and Series 10. Personal.
This series is divided into four subseries.
This series is arranged into four subseries: Correspondence, Campaign Administration and Events, Subject File, and Government Talent Search. The materials in this series focus on Shriver’s involvement in John F. Kennedy’s 1960 Presidential campaign, primarily in Illinois. The bulk of the materials in this series range from 1960 to 1961, although the Talent Search materials span as late as 1965.
alphabetical by subject.
This series primarily consists of letters of people offering support and volunteer services to the Kennedy campaign in Illinois. Materials date from March through November of 1960 and include letters offering support and volunteer services, as well as campaign songs and slogans. A majority of the correspondence went through Margaret E. Zuehlke, Executive Director of Citizens for Kennedy-Johnson. The Press Correspondence folders contain press release information, letters from John Kimball, the Press Director, and requests for articles pertaining to the Kennedy campaign. The RSS Correspondence folders contain notes pertaining to events at the Democratic National Convention. Contribution lists and thank you letters also comprise a large section of the series.
For separated oversize material (PM-214/1.1.-#1), see MAP073.
alphabetical by subject.
This series primarily consists of materials related to campaign events, such as mailings, coffee parties, and telephone campaigns. The Lists of Organization folders were originally in a three ring binder, and contain lists of organizations in the Chicago area. Note cards comprise a large section of this series and list delegates from various states, as well as campaign contributions. There is a copy of John F. Kennedy’s Democratic National Convention acceptance speech.
For separated oversize material (PM-214/1.2.-#1), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (PM-214/1.2.-#2), see MAP073.
alphabetical by subject.
This series consists of newspaper clippings, speech texts, campaign material, and writings related to the 1960 Presidential campaign, including an account of Kennedy’s inauguration. A majority of the newspaper clippings are from Illinois-based newspapers.
For separated oversize material (PM-214/1.3.-#1), see MAP073.
alphabetical by subject.
This series pertains to Shriver’s role in finding people to fill cabinet positions for President Kennedy. The bulk of the material consists of correspondence and recommendation letters for various positions. The Post Campaign Business folders contain materials relating to Illinois Citizens for Kennedy-Johnson organization, and Talent Search correspondence.
This series is divided into four subseries.
This series is arranged into four subseries: Correspondence, Writings, Trip File, and Subject File. Correspondence mainly focuses on individual events and subjects such as Sargent Shriver’s appointment as director of the Peace Corps, and also includes specific forms of communication such as "memorandums to the President." Most of Writings consist of speeches, but there is a small section of articles by and about Shriver. Trip File and Subject File contain information on major trips Shriver took to Africa, Europe, Asia, and South America as well as reports on early Peace Corps projects. The bulk of the material in this series ranges from 1961 to 1966, although small portions go as late as 1968. Sound recordings of some of Sargent Shriver's speeches and interviews are included in this series. Researchers should see Series 3. Office of Economic Opportunity for overlapping speeches, correspondence, and research materials.
alphabetical by subject.
This series primarily contains correspondence between Sargent Shriver, his office, and volunteers, staff, and the public about Peace Corps administration and policy. There are two large sections on Shriver’s appointment and departure as director, as well as several folders containing memorandums to President Kennedy and President Johnson that outline Peace Corps policy and staff selections. Materials in the Justice Department folders, while not specifically about the Peace Corps, are illustrative of letters written to Shriver because of his connections as director. Most of the correspondence went through Shriver’s assistant, Mary Ann Orlando. Other correspondents include: Bill Moyers, Dean Rusk, Harris Wofford, Bill Haddad, Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and Edward Heffernan.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/2.1.-#1), see MAP073.
by type, thereunder chronological.
This series includes speeches, correspondence, interviews, and other written works by Sargent Shriver. Shriver delivered over one hundred speeches as director of the Peace Corps, ranging from large university commencement ceremonies to small luncheon talks. The speeches concern connecting college students to foreign service and developing support for overseas projects. The original arrangement of the materials has been retained, and the folders usually contain an actual copy of the speech as well as supporting correspondence, schedules, note cards, photographs, articles, and news clippings, though in some cases a transcript of the speech is not included in the folder. There is also a small section of supporting speech material such as reports on Peace Corps volunteers, invitations to speak, and other jokes, quotes, and generalized templates used directly in the speeches. The folders about Shriver’s book, Point of the Lance, include thank you letters, responses, and a partial galley proof. Several interviews on Meet the Press during the early and middle stages of the Peace Corps are included in the final section. Sound recordings of some of these speeches and interviews are included in this series.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.2.-#1), see MAP073.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/2.2.-#1-2), see MAP073.
Audio recording of NBC Television "Meet The Press", 1963-12-15, guest R. Sargent Shriver.
1964-02-10
1964-02-21 Washington, DC
1964-02-21 Washington, DC
1964-03-ND
1964-03-10 Washington, DC
1964-04-09 Louisville, KY
1964-05-11 Washington, DC
1964-05-11 Washington, DC
1964-06-18 Alexandria, VA
1964-06-27 Washington, DC
1964-10-24 Washington, DC
1964-10-24 Washington, DC
1965-02-20
chronological.
This series contains correspondence, schedules, reports, press releases, news clippings, guest lists, pamphlets, photographs, albums, and scrapbooks about Sargent Shriver’s overseas trips to visit Peace Corps volunteers and representatives, and to meet with country leaders throughout Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Many of the 1961 trips were focused on trying to gather support and invitations from country leaders. Later trips centered on Shriver evaluating programs and encouraging volunteers. A sound recording of Sargent Shriver's speech and discussion with students at Bonn University on 24 April 1964 is included in this series.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/2.3.-#1-2), see MAP073.
1964-04-24 Bonn University, Bonn, FRG
1964-04-24 Bonn University, Bonn, FRG
alphabetical by subject.
This series contains project reports, administrative projections, photographs, news clippings, correspondence, and biographical information on Peace Corps volunteers. A small section is devoted to specific countries, including the first Peace Corps projects in Tanganyika and Colombia.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/2.4.-#1), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/2.4.-#1), see MAP073.
This series is divided into four subseries.
This series contains material related to Sargent Shriver’s role as the first director of the Office of Economic Opportunity (O.E.O.) and as Special Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson in his War on Poverty. The series is divided into four subseries: Correspondence, Writings, Subject File, and Clippings. Sound recordings of interviews, speeches, and other appearances of Sargent Shriver relating to the Office of Economic Opportunity are also included in this series. Researchers should see Series 2. Peace Corps for overlapping speeches, correspondence, and research materials.
alphabetical, thereunder chronological.
This series contains letters, telegrams, memorandums, photographs, schedules, and research materials pertaining to the creation and administration of the O.E.O. Most of the correspondence comes from Office Administrative Files and includes communications between Shriver and staff members about staffing decisions, office functions, and O.E.O. policy. The Poverty Memos and White House memos contain the official, inter-office staff memos dealing with the administrative functions of the O.E.O. Also included in this series are letters, memos, and telegrams devoted to Shriver’s other duties as director, including letters of recommendation, invitations, requests for appointments, letters to the press, special requests, and his own resignation as Director in 1968.
by type, thereunder chronological.
This series includes speeches, interviews, and other written works by Sargent Shriver. The bulk of the material consists of Shriver’s speeches, which range from large university commencement appointments to small luncheon talks. Shriver addresses the issue of national poverty, often touching on the mission statement of the War on Poverty. The original arrangement of the materials has been retained and the folders usually contain a copy of the speech surrounded by supporting correspondence, schedules, note cards, photographs, articles, and news clippings. In rare cases, the actual speech Shriver gave is not included in the folder. In addition to the speech material, there is a small section of supporting speech material which includes notes, research materials, and general speech cards. The research materials used for the speeches contains pamphlets and a wide range of papers on the topics of poverty, VISTA, and the Office of Economic Opportunity. Sound recordings of some of these speeches and interviews are also included in this series.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.2.-#2), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.2.-#3), see MAP073.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/3.2.-#4), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.2.-#5), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.2.-#6-9), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.2.-#10), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.2.-#11), see MAP 073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.2.-#12), see MAP073.
1964-02-01 Portland, ME
1964-05-20 New York, NY
1964-06-24 Washington, DC
1964-07-24 Washington, DC
1964-07-24 Washington, DC
1964-07-24 Washington, DC
1965-02-10 Washington, DC
1965-05-29 Nashville, TN
1965-05-29 Nashville, TN
1965-05-29 Nashville, TN
1965-05-20 Columbia, SC [note: the date indicated on this tape is not the same date that is noted for this event]
1966-05-19 Washington, DC [Opening remarks, introductions]
1966-05-19 Washington, DC [Eunice Kennedy Shriver remarks, R. Sargent Shriver remarks]
1966-04-01 Colorado Springs, CO [Note: after the address, an informal small group discussion session with Shriver and cadets was recorded on this tape, +/- 20 minutes]
1966-04-01 Colorado Springs, CO
1967-04-11 Baton Rouge, LA
1967-09-15 Chicago, IL
1967-10-04 Berkeley, CA
1967-11-04 Portland, ME
1967-12-02 Washington, DC
1967-12-08 Bal Harbor, FL
1967-12-08 Bal Harbor, FL
1968-01-12 Denver, CO
1968-01-13 Salt Lake City, UT
1968-01-25 Wilberforce, OH
1968-04-03
1967-10-21 Norman, OK
by subject, thereunder alphabetical.
This series contains information about the passing of the Economic Opportunity Act in 1964, which launched the War on Poverty, and the many programs created by the O.E.O., such as Head Start, Job Corps, VISTA, Legal Services, the Work Study program, and Upward Bound. Also documented are the various meetings and conferences which Shriver attended, as well as itineraries and travel plans from the trips he took to visit O.E.O. programs around the country. Materials include correspondence, reports, budgets, memos, copies of statements given by Shriver to the House and Senate, press releases, copies of anti-poverty bills and acts, and photographs.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.3.-#1), see MAP073.
This folder contains a committee print of a report on poverty in the United States that was issued by the House Committee on Education and Labor.
by subject, then chronological.
This series includes articles on Sargent Shriver’s appointment as Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity (O.E.O.), his resignation from the department, the "War on Poverty" (the majority from 1964), poverty in general, the various programs within the O.E.O. and their staffs, public opinion and criticism of the O.E.O., and political cartoons. Included are several Associated Press news wires on the O.E.O.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/3.4.-#1), see MAP073.
This series is divided into seven subseries.
This series contains material related to Sargent Shriver’s role as Ambassador to France. The series is arranged into seven subseries: Correspondence and Related Materials; General and Administrative; Events and Meetings; Ambassador’s Residence; Subject Files; Clippings; and Photographs. Most of the material is in English, but there is a considerable amount of French language material, particularly in the Correspondence and Clippings subseries. Sound recordings of Sargent Shriver's swearing-in as Ambassador to France and an interview with Shriver are included in this series.
This series is divided into three subseries.
This series contains correspondence and related materials between Sargent Shriver and a wide range of people, including politicians, friends, acquaintances, heads of state, and strangers. Materials have been arranged by Subject Files, Mary Ann Orlando Files, and General Correspondence Files. While much of the material relates to France and Shriver’s work as Ambassador, a significant portion deals with Shriver’s political future and the political situation in the United States. There is a great deal of overlap among the three files, and researchers are advised to consult all three when looking for a particular correspondent, date, or subject. Carbon copies of responses sent by Shriver are often found attached to incoming correspondence. Note that, in most cases, original folder titles have been retained.
alphabetical by subject; thereunder chronological by date.
This series consists of correspondence that was originally filed by subject. Materials include welcome letters from French and American officials and citizens living in France; congratulatory letters regarding Sargent Shriver’s appointment as Ambassador to France from ordinary citizens, heads of companies, members of Congress, other Ambassadors, colleagues, and friends and family; lists of names of those who received thank-you gifts from Shriver upon his departure for France; and correspondence with friends and colleagues in the U.S. regarding the political situation in Illinois and Maryland, and Shriver’s potential political future in each state. Items or folders of interest include a letter to Shriver from President Nixon thanking him for his work in making Nixon’s visit to Paris a success, and correspondence following an appearance at Mundelein College in October 1969 at which Shriver condemned President Nixon’s policies in Viet Nam for the first time.
alphabetical by type, thereunder chronological.
This series consists of correspondence found in folders belonging to Mary Ann Orlando (MAO), who served as Sargent Shriver’s secretary before, during, and after his time as Ambassador to France. Orlando drafted the majority of Shriver’s responses to incoming letters. While most of the letters received are written to Shriver, and in some cases to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a few are addressed directly to Orlando. The three folders entitled "MAO-For Signature-Information [Other Materials]" contain items that were interfiled with correspondence, but are mainly memos, photos, notes, resumes, Shriver’s itineraries and schedules, press releases, speech transcripts, and clippings. Three copies of "How Franco-American Relations Improved," written at the end of Shriver’s Ambassadorship, may be of particular interest to researchers. The folders entitled "Orlando, Mary Anne – Chron File – August 1968" consist almost entirely of carbon copies of letters drafted by Orlando for Shriver, and are arranged in reverse chronological order.
alphabetical by surname, thereunder chronological.
This series consists mainly of correspondence and related materials that were originally kept in alphabetical or chronological files. The correspondence includes requests for autographs from admirers in the United States and abroad; introductory letters regarding Americans visiting France; invitations to various events; and other business-related correspondence. Other materials include receipts, bills, official forms, memos, speech material, and clippings. The folders entitled "Ambassador’s Chron File" consist almost entirely of carbon copies of letters from Shriver, and are arranged in reverse chronological order.
alphabetical by subject.
This series consists of general and administrative materials relating to Sargent Shriver’s work as Ambassador to France. Items include official documents and forms, materials related to Shriver’s arrival and departure from France, financial papers, personnel files, and travel itineraries.
This series is divided into two subseries.
This series consists of materials related to events and meetings which Sargent Shriver attended in his capacity as Ambassador. Materials are arranged into two files, Speech Files and General Files.
alphabetical, thereunder chronological by date of event.
Materials in this series include transcripts of Shriver’s speeches; information about events, organizations, and topics at, for, and about which Shriver spoke; and letters inviting Shriver to speak at various events. Sound recordings of Shriver's swearing-in ceremony as Ambassador to France and an interview are also included in this series.
alphabetical by event title.
Materials in this series relate to events and meetings that Sargent Shriver attended or organized during his tenure as Ambassador to France. Though Shriver may have given speeches at some of these events, the files generally do not include speech-related materials. Events of particular interest include Shriver’s receipt of the University of Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal, one of the most prestigious awards given to Catholics in the United States, and his organization of a Midnight Mass held on Christmas Eve 1969, at St. Chapelle in Paris. Additional materials on the Laetare Medal can be found in Series 9. Other Business Activities.
This series is divided into two subseries.
Materials in this series relate to the furnishing and decoration of the American Embassy in Paris. The Shrivers appear to have spent a great deal of time redecorating the Residence with modern American furniture and art. This series has been arranged into two files, Art on Loan and General.
alphabetical by subject.
Materials in this file mainly relate to specific works of art that were borrowed from museums and individuals in the United States for display in the Ambassador’s residence. Many of these works were obtained through the collaboration of the Shrivers and the Committee for Art in Embassies of the International Council of the Museum of Modern Art. Folders for individual works generally contain an image of the work and a short biography of the artist.
by subject.
Materials in this file relate to the furnishing and redecoration of the Ambassador’s Residence. Some folders contain material that overlaps with Series 4.4.1. Art on Loan, as well as a few items that predate the Shrivers’ residence in Paris. Items include floor plans, furniture catalogs, fabric samples, correspondence with design professionals, receipts and bills, and advertisements. The original order of these materials has been retained.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/4.4.2.-#2), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/4.4.2.-#3), see MAP073.
alphabetical by subject.
Materials in this series consist of information on various subjects of either personal or professional interest to Sargent Shriver. The bulk of the material relates to France or Franco-American relations, and as such was likely used by Shriver for reference purposes in his capacity as Ambassador.
chronological.
Materials in this series consist almost entirely of newspaper clippings sent to or collected by Shriver while he was Ambassador to France. Topics include Shriver’s nomination as Ambassador, his work while in Paris, the political situation in the United States, particularly in Illinois and Maryland, speculation about Shriver’s political future, and various other events and issues that interested Shriver. Many of the articles from French publications document the French reaction to the Shrivers’ somewhat unconventional life and activities in Paris.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/4.6.-#1), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/4.6.-#2), see MAP073.
chronological.
This is an inventory of 28 audiovisual folders which contain photographs of Sargent Shriver and others during his time serving as the Ambassador to France (1968–1970).
This folder contains 8" x 10" black and white prints.
This folder contains 8" x 10" black and white prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Gilbert Pressenda and Claude Wherle.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by the Associated Press.
This folder contains 5" x 7" black and white prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by the Associated Press.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by France-Soir.
This folder contains one 8" x 10" print and two contact sheets.
This folder contains a small album.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Martin Holzapfel.
This folder contains three 8" x 10" black and white prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Wallace Driver.
This folder contains one 8" x 10" black and white print, with note from Director.
This folder contains two 8" x 10" black and white prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Le Figaro.
This folder contains 8" x 10" black and white prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Melet.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Navarro.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Cine Documentaire Suisse.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by LIFE.
This folder contains a black and white negative.
This folder contains an album, copyrighted by Le Meridional.
This folder contains an album.
This folder contains an album.
This folder contains an album.
This folder contains an album.
This folder contains an album.
alphabetical by subject and type.
This series contains address card files, articles and newspaper clippings, campaign materials, correspondence, memos, minutes of meetings, notes, press releases, reports, and telegrams about Sargent Shriver’s campaign for Governor of Maryland. Most of the materials are from 1970, but there are small sections dating as early as 1965. The bulk of the material is correspondence either encouraging Shriver to run for governor of Maryland or discussing options about running. There are also some early campaign materials including "Sargent Shriver for Governor of Maryland" brochures and several "Shriver" buttons, as well as campaign reports and campaign organization memos of meetings. Researchers should note that correspondence related to Shriver’s potential involvement in Maryland politics can also be found in Series 4. Ambassador to France, 1968-1970.
This series is divided into two subseries.
This series consists of materials related to the Congressional Leadership for the Future (CLF), founded by Sargent Shriver. This series is arranged into two subseries: Administrative Files and State Subject Files.
alphabetical by type.
This series contains administration records, committee files, correspondence, financial material, press files, and speeches. Materials date from June through December of 1970. Administration records include memos, schedules, organization charts, and candidate information. Committee files consist of periodic mailings to the Congressional Advisory Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee, notes on candidates, and information on committee members, celebrities, and engagements for the Congressional Leadership for the Future (CLF). Correspondence includes proposals for the establishment of the CLF, updates on CLF activities, mailings of Sargent Shriver’s speeches, invitations to serve on CLF committees, and letters from the public. Included in the correspondence are letters from Cesar Chavez, Hubert H. Humphrey, President Lyndon Baines Johnson, Coretta Scott King, Gregory Peck, and Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Financial materials include invoices, expenses, payroll, budgets, taxes, insurance, contributions, and general office expenses. Press division files contain press releases, press packets, clippings and memorandums. Speeches include the texts of speeches made by Shriver, as well as preparation material for the speeches, and a sound recording of Shriver's remarks at the Polish-American Congress Convention on August 14, 1970. Also included in this series are three index boxes with contact information for mailing lists as well as volunteers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
alphabetical by state.
This series contains research files, trip files, candidate files, news clippings, and Speaker’s Bureau Files for each of the 50 states, the majority of which Sargent Shriver visited on behalf of the CLF. Materials date from September through November of 1970. Research files include census information on each state. Trip files contain Shriver’s schedules, speech cards, business cards, and political research on each state. Candidate files include candidate biographies, information on the political debates occurring within the state and its specific districts, correspondence, written notes, press releases, and speeches. News clippings consist of articles from state newspapers regarding Shriver’s campaign visits as well as current political issues of the state. Some state files contain a Speaker’s Bureau folder, which has information on Shriver’s trip, including correspondence, memos, fundraising efforts, and contact information for those who plan to assist in the campaign. A few states, such as Arizona, California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, contain folders with thank you letters and information on specific dinners and luncheons hosted by Shriver.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/6.2.-#1, see MAP073.
This series is divided into eight subseries.
This series contains information about Sargent Shriver’s involvement with George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign. The series is arranged into eight subseries: Correspondence; Subject Files; Staff Files; Geographic Briefing Files; Issues and Research Division; Speechwriting Division; Press Division; and Eunice Kennedy Shriver Campaign Files. Sound recordings of speeches, remarks, and interviews of Sargent Shriver made during the 1972 presidential campaign are also included in this series.
This series is divided into three subseries.
This series contains general correspondence from the public regarding the Shriver campaign, and related office organizational files. The files are arranged alphabetically and probably came from the Shriver campaign’s mail room. Usually incoming letters have been attached to carbon copies of the responses. The majority of the correspondence is under the headings of Public Activities; Post Election; and Administration. See also Series 7.2. Subject File for a large amount of correspondence sorted by subject which is often cross-referenced in the administrative lists.
alphabetical by surname.
This series consists of two sets of organizational office files used to track and cross reference correspondence. The Master File List is a file of names and addresses to which outgoing correspondence was sent. It consists of photocopied envelopes, arranged three to a page, and in strict alphabetical order. The list includes notations by the office staff regarding changes in address and returned mail. The Master Name File is an alphabetical name index of all correspondents, and is a mix of outgoing carbon copies and cross-reference sheets created for incoming mail. It seems the office staff never finished organizing the files into strict alphabetical order, and therefore the files for A to O are usually alphabetized perfectly, while the P to Z files are mostly only sorted according to first initial of last name.
alphabetical by surname.
This series consists of correspondence from the general public concerning a wide variety of issues, questions, and requests. Topics include the effectiveness of Shriver’s campaign, requests that he address certain subjects, and suggestions for campaign slogans or publicity. Usually only the original incoming correspondence resides here, not the corresponding carbon copy response from the mail room. The letters were answered by form letters A-E, each of which corresponds to a specific response depending on the content and tone of the incoming letter. Campaign staff marked the appropriate designation (A-E) on each piece of mail. Examples of the master form letters are at the beginning of the series.
alphabetical by surname.
This series consists of correspondence from the general public concerning a wide variety of issues, questions, and requests. To receive a personalized response, the correspondent usually had to have a specific question or request (often requiring research into Shriver’s position on an issue), or have an established relationship with Shriver (for example, his law firm associates). While the letters are tailored and personalized, most of the responses are still based on the form letters. Incoming letters are usually attached to their outgoing carbon copy response.
alphabetical by subject.
This series contains correspondence and issue files organized by subject, consisting of correspondence, memos, statements, press releases, position papers, articles, news clippings, and notes. It is unclear where this subject file was originally housed. Possibilities for the original location include the main K Street campaign office, campaign manager Lee White’s office, and the mail room, where it could have been used to answer incoming letters about campaign issues. It appears that the staff started with a correspondence subject file and interfiled background research files on various topics taken from many of the offices and divisions of the campaign. When new folders were added to the subject file, they usually retained their original labels, with the receiving staff adding the new subject heading by hand. Researchers can often detect the origin of certain files from the labeling system, and to this end each original folder was photocopied and included in the new folders. For example, folders with pink labels came from the office of Matt Ahmann, who was in charge of religious and ethnic issues (see Series 7.3.2. Staff Files: Matt Ahmann for the rest of his office files); and files from the Issues and Research Division were often labeled as such (see Series 7.5. Issues and Research Division). Correspondence subject files were signified originally by a green and white label, and sometimes contain research material as well as the correspondence. To help distinguish between the various types of folders, folders that appear to have been imported from other offices are marked with the appropriate name or division in brackets; for example, "[Kantor]" files seem to have come from Mickey Kantor’s office (see Series 7.3.1. Staff Files: Mickey Kantor); "[Issues]" files come from the Issues and Research Division, etc… Folders labeled "General" and those without an inter-office designation are usually the correspondence subject files. For more correspondence, see Series 7.1. Correspondence. The Public Activities and Post Election subjects are overwhelmingly correspondence files, while the Administration subject contains office material such as memos, detailed travel plans, and staff and volunteer paperwork. The guide to subject files contains an outline of the subject files that was produced by the campaign staff and is very useful as an overview to this series. It includes explanations and definitions of the material included in each topic. Not all subject headings listed in the guide have corresponding folders, as folders were only added as needed. See also Series 7.4.2. Geographic Briefing Files: Trip Books, originally considered part of this subject file; and Series 7.7. Press Division, also originally a subject file, but one that was separated out by the campaign staff.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/7.2.-#2), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/7.2.-#1), see MAP073.
This series is divided into three subseries.
This subseries consists of sets of files determined to be from a certain campaign staff member’s office files and files found mixed throughout the collection that were assembled here for research purposes.
alphabetical by subject.
This series contains office files from Mickey Kantor’s office. Kantor was associate director of the National Legal Aid and Defender Association. He started out in the campaign as Appointments Secretary and was promoted to Staff Coordinator. Therefore, his files contain travel and general planning material as well as more material regarding the staff. Topics include issues, staff, and travel arrangements and speaking engagements. In general, types of material include files on people and events arranged by location; notes from meetings with certain people; issue files and news clippings, most of a fairly general nature; and memos regarding staff management.
alphabetical by subject.
This series contains office files from the office of Matt Ahmann, who was in charge of religious and ethnic affairs for the Shriver campaign. It contains memos, correspondence, news clippings, magazine articles, news releases, notes, statements, pamphlets, directories, and lists. These files were originally distinguishable by their pink labels. He focused especially on opinions and voting habits of Catholics, an important electoral group Shriver was expected to attract to the ticket. Major parts of this set are the Dioceses files, or biographical files on each city’s bishop, arranged alphabetically by city. They usually include 1) a biographical survey regarding each individual’s education and career, completed by the bishop himself; and 2) a more in-depth personal profile including the bishop’s outlook, personality, concerns, role in the parish, etc., compiled most likely by Matt Ahmann and his staff through interviews with others in the diocese. The personal profiles are closed for privacy. See also Series 7.2. Subject File, as many of his files ended up there, especially his research files on Catholics and ethnic groups. Included in this series are two boxes of index cards containing contacts within the Catholic Church.
1972-10-06 Detroit, MI
1972-10-06 Detroit, MI
alphabetical by type.
This series contains files that were found scattered throughout the collection and were assembled here for research purposes. Some of the files here pre-date Shriver’s nomination and may have been inherited by his staff. Others focus on the early days of Shriver's campaign, the assembly of his staff and research done to form his positions on various issues. Included are the McGovern Archives, consisting of many of McGovern’s press releases, position papers and speeches, and the Shriver Archives, consisting of some of Shriver’s early speeches (including pre-campaign speeches) and press releases. Included here is one index box with state contact information.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/7.3.3.-#1-2), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/7.3.3.-$4-6), see MAP073.
This series is divided into two subseries.
This series contains research files created by Shriver’s staff to brief him on the various cities and regions he was to visit on the campaign trail.
alphabetical by city or state.
This series contains background material for the campaign trail. Each file usually contains two things: a biography of the city’s mayor, and a city profile giving the names of local politicians, census demographics, and other economic and political statistics in the following areas: population, income, jobs, unemployment, crime, education, housing, transportation, city budget, federal spending, and federal programs. The files for some cities include scheduling materials such as plans for events and appearances, lists of local contacts, notes made by Shriver’s staff, and copies of speeches. A handful of key states have their own folder of general information, although the bulk of the material is divided according to city. Files marked [Kantor] appear to have been originally part of Mickey Kantor’s files (see Series 7.3.1. Staff Files: Mickey Kantor) and subsequently transferred, as evidenced by the similar style of folders and handwritten labels. This may have occurred when Kantor was promoted from appointments secretary to staff coordinator as another person took over the scheduling work.
1972-09-23 Las Vegas, NV
1972-09-23 Las Vegas, NV
1972-09-24 Las Vegas, NV
1972-09-25 Pittsburgh, PA
1972-09-29 Akron, OH
1972-09-29 Akron, OH
1972-09-29 Akron, OH
alphabetical by state, then by city.
This series contains files that were originally housed in three-ring binders and were grouped by state, then alphabetized by city. In addition to similar local demographics and statistics information as found in the Contacts, Issues and Demographics files, the Trip Books include significantly more material on the campaign events themselves. Items include scheduling materials such as plans for events and appearances, lists of local contacts, notes made by Shriver’s staff, and copies of speeches. Compiled though staff research, these notebooks were carried with Shriver on the campaign trail and in the airplane. This series also contains sound recordings of some of the speeches of Sargent Shriver at campaign events.
1972-08-30 Milwaukee, WI
1972-09-04 Albany, NY
1972-09-06 Grand Rapids, MI; Shriver remarks regarding Israeli athletes at Munich Olympics
1972-09-06 Grand Rapids, MI; Q and A with press aboard aircraft while on the ground at Grand Rapids airport.
1972-09-07 Detroit, MI
1972-09-08 St. Louis, MO (for Part 1, see RSSPP-AU113-01)
1972-09-11 San Francisco, CA; long period of dead air during Israel question; [outro should be after AU039-010102]
1972-09-14 Miami Beach, FL
1972-09-14 Milwaukee, WI
1972-09-15 Green Bay, WI
1972-09-26 Galveston, TX
1972-09-26 Galveston, TX
1972-09-26 Fort Worth, TX
1972-09-27 Dallas, TX
1972-09-27 Dallas, TX
1972-09-27 Dallas, TX
1972-09-28 Milwaukee, WI
1972-09-28 Milwaukee, WI
1972-09-28 Detroit, MI
1972-09-11 San Francisco, CA
1972-10-02 Chicago, IL
1972-10-02 Chicago, IL
1972-10-02 Chicago, IL
1972-10-02 Chicago, IL
1972-10-03 Columbus, OH
1972-10-03 Columbus, OH
1972-10-03 Philadelphia, PA
1972-10-04 Denver, CO
1972-10-05 San Jose, CA
1972-10-05 San Jose, CA
1972-10-05 San Jose, CA
1972-10-09 Pittsburgh, PA
1972-10-10 Pittsburgh, PA
1972-10-10 Harrisburg, PA
1972-10-10 Harrisburg, PA
1972-10-11 South Bend, IN
1972-10-11 South Bend, IN
1972-10-11 Gary, IN
1972-10-11 Gary, IN
1972-10-11 Gary, IN
1972-10-13 Aberdeen, SD
1972-10-15 Hartford, CT
1972-10-16 Hartford, CT
1972-10-16 Hartford, CT
1972-10-17 New York, NY
1972-10-18 New York, NY
1972-10-18 New York, NY
1972-10-19 Chicago, IL
1972-10-20 Steubenville, OH
1972-10-20 St. Clairesville, OH
1972-10-29 Albuquerque, MN
1972-10-29 Los Angeles, CA
1972-10-31 San Francisco, CA
1972-10-31 Portland, OR
1972-10-31 Portland, OR
1972-11-01 Portland, OR
1972-11-01 Portland, OR
1972-11-03 Worcester, MA
1972-09-25 Corpus Christi, TX
1972-10-01 Minneapolis, MN
1972-10-02 Minneapolis, MN
1972-10-11 Gary, IN
1972-10-12 Oakland, MI
1972-10-11 Gary, IN
1972-10-17 New York, NY
1972-10-17 Passaic, NJ
1972-10-23 Aurora, IL
alphabetical by subject.
This series contains background research material used to form and track Shriver’s positions on the major issues, including statements and news releases, information on George McGovern’s stances, position papers, and news clippings. Included are the Republican National Convention research division position papers (also called the RNC 1972 Campaign Handbook) and the McGovern Handbook. Note that not all of the "White Paper" folders contain white papers, but the original labeling was kept for research purposes. Also included are files from the staff of the Issues and Research Division, including Marc Fasteau, Doris Kearns, and Patricia Wald. Three brief sound recordings of segments of a radio program featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson, Brock Peters, and Kay Lindsey are included in this series.
not dated
not dated
not dated
This series is divided into two subseries.
This subseries consists of both the office files of some of Shriver’s speechwriters and copies of actual speeches. The files also consist of drafts of speeches and research conducted to prepare speeches.
chronological.
This series contains speech files that are divided into 1) "major set speeches," Shriver’s main addresses during the campaign; 2) speeches not given, unfinished and discarded drafts of speeches and ideas that were not used during the campaign 3) other Shriver speeches; and 4) Eunice Kennedy Shriver speeches. Sound recordings of some of Sargent Shriver's speeches from the 1972 campaign are included in this series.
Most folders for both sets of speeches contain multiple early drafts, revisions, and notes. Folders are labeled with speech title and primary author’s name. Some titles are merely subjects. The first folder contains an index for the major set speeches and the speeches not given. Note that the speeches contained in Other Shriver speeches and Eunice Kennedy Shriver speeches were found scattered throughout the collection and assembled here for research purposes.
1972-09-11 Los Angeles, CA
1972-09-13 Houston, TX
1972-09-13 San Antonio, TX
WI
1972-09-14 Dubuque, IA
1927-09-24 Tuscon, AZ
1972-09-24 Tucson, AZ
1972-09-24 Tuscon, AZ
1972-09-27 Des Moines, IA
1972-10-03 Columbus, OH
1972-10-03 Columbus, OH
1972-10-04 Philadelphia, PA
Milwaukee, WI
1972-10-04 Philadelphia, PA
1972-10-05 Los Angeles, CA
1972-10-06 Los Angeles, CA
1972-10-06 San Clemente, CA
1972-10-10 Westmoreland County, PA
1972-10-11 PA
1972-10-11
1972-10-17 Cherry Hill, NJ
1972-10-17 Cherry Hill, NJ
1972-10-17 Cherry Hill, NJ
1972-10-17 Cherry Hill, NJ
1972-10-29 Florissant, MO
1971-11-01 Seattle, WA
1972-11-01 Seattle, WA
1972-11-01 Missoula, MT
1972-11-02 Baltimore, MD
1972-11-03 Charleston, WV
1972-11-03 Charleston, WV
1972-11-04 New Britain, CT
1972-10-17 NJ
alphabetical by subject.
This series contains the office files of Natalie Spingarn, one of the speechwriters working on the campaign. The files contain speeches, drafts of speeches, and materials (including correspondence, clippings, positions papers, and speeches given by other public figures) used in preparation for speeches. The files also contain material pertaining to general administrative matters of the Shriver campaign, including inter-office memos and job applications. The bulk of the material was generated between July 1972 and September 1972.
This series is divided into two subseries.
This series contains files maintained by the press division of Shriver’s campaign team. It includes administrative files, research for campaign materials, background information for interviews, news briefs prepared by the press division and clippings saved by the press division. Note that some of the folders found with the Press Division files actually originated in the Issues and Research Division or in Mickey Kantor’s office. To help distinguish between the various types of folders, folders that appear to have been imported from other offices are marked with the appropriate name or division in brackets; for example, "[Kantor]" files seem to have come from Mickey Kantor’s office (see Series 7.3.1. Staff Files: Mickey Kantor); "[Issues]" files come from the Issues and Research Division. Additionally, there is a sound recording of a comedy show held at Timberlawn on November 7,1972.
alphabetical by type.
This series includes correspondence, briefing notes, news reports prepared by the Press Division, mailing lists, and reports sent to Shriver. It includes the files of Edgar May, who prepared a campaign brochure for Shriver.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/7.7.1.-#2), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/7.7.1.-#1), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/7.7.1.-#3), see MAP073.
1972-09-04 Boston, MA
alphabetical by type.
This series includes clippings saved by the Press Division of Shriver’s campaign staff.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/7.7.2.-#1-6), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/7.7.2.-#7), see MAP073.
alphabetical by subject.
This series includes speeches, research, clippings and notes kept by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her staff during the 1972 campaign. Some of these files were originally organized by topic in binders. When appropriate, copies of the labels on the binders are included in the folders. Also included is correspondence, which is listed first. Note that some speeches given by Eunice Kennedy Shriver are also filed in Series 7.6.1. Speechwriting Division – Speeches.
chronologically, and by photographer.
This series is an inventory of 34 audiovisual folders which contain photographs of Sargent Shriver, his family, and others on the campaign trail in 1972. It is noted if the folders contain contact sheets or negatives rather than prints.
This folder contains tracing paper overlay.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by the Associated Press, photographer Jon Freeman.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by APIS.
This folder contains nineteen 8" x 10" black and white prints, copyright by various photographers.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Tommy Noonan and Bruce Cohan.
This folder contains a damaged contact sheet.
This folder contains contact sheets, copyrighted by various photographers.
This folder contains a contact sheet, copyrighted by McNeely.
This folder contains contact sheets, copyrighted by W. O'Neal Nordlinger.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Ken Regan.
This folder contains damaged contact sheets, copyrighted by Ken Regan.
This folder contains contact sheets, copyrighted by various photographers.
This folder contains damaged contact sheets, copyrighted by various photographers.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains damaged oversized photographs copyrighted by McNeely.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Ken Regan.
This folder contains black and white negatives, copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains black and white negatives, copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains black and white negatives, copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains black and white negatives, copyrighted by Noonan.
This folder contains black and white negatives, copyrighted by Noonan.
This series is divided into six subseries.
This series contains material about Sargent Shriver’s 1976 presidential campaign. It is arranged into six subseries: Campaign Materials, Correspondence, Writings, Subject Files, Press Division, and Appearances. Campaign Materials covers volunteer outreach and the major functions of Shriver’s 1976 campaign for president. The Correspondence tracks inter-staff relations, as well as Shriver’s public support, social engagements, and press relations. The Writings section is largely comprised of political statements, a few key speeches, and position papers. The Subject Files are mostly research materials collected by the staff of Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver and support many of the formal statements made in the writings files. The Press Division subseries delves into Shriver’s relationship and interactions with the media during the campaign. The Appearances subseries consists of files supporting and documenting specific appearances and speaking engagements.
This series is divided into two subseries.
This series contains materials that support and document Sargent Shriver’s 1976 Presidential campaign, including card files, Shriver family biographies, information about campaign volunteers and staff, and "Shriver for President" ephemera and flyers. There are also records of campaign volunteers and general information about states in which Shriver campaigned. The majority of materials contain volunteer information and staff records of campaign support. The series is arranged into Master Record Forms and Shriver for President Committee.
by type, thereunder alphabetical by state.
Master Record Forms are the product of a large effort on behalf of the campaign staff to garner support for Shriver’s 1976 Presidential campaign. Many of the forms list basic contact information as well as political association and party. Following this set of forms is the "Committed" Master Record Forms which contain only those fully supportive of Shriver’s campaign, along with their contact information, potential donation amounts and volunteering availability. The series begins with a folder called "Staff guidelines for filling out the Master Record Forms." Created for and by staff, these documents outline the functions and instruction for filling out the Master record forms, and are arranged alphabetically by surname within the folder, and on the folder level by state. Key staff members include Carl Durvin and Steve Harris.
by type, then alphabetical by subject.
The Shriver for President Committee files contain records pertaining to Shriver’s campaign staff and major supporters. Committee members include Shriver staff as well as celebrity and political supporters. The Shriver for President Committee was responsible for public relations, creating and distributing campaign packages, flyers and newsletters, and fundraising. Therefore, these files contain flyers, brochures, supplementary materials, information on committee members, volunteer information, and campaign ephemera. There are also three sets of card files: McGovern – Shriver volunteer Information cards", which appear to have been recycled from the 1972 McGovern – Shriver campaign, "Campaign contribution cards," and "Eunice Kennedy Shriver card files." The first two are arranged alphabetically by state, whereas Eunice Shriver’s card files are arranged by type, then alphabetical by surname.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/8.1.2.-#6), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/8.1.2.-#3), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/8.1.2.-#4-5), see MAP073.
This series is divided into three subseries.
This series contains the correspondence files of the Sargent Shriver campaign. Within this series are three subdivisions of correspondence: Administrative, State, and Press. The administrative correspondence consists mostly of inter-staff communications. There are two separate filing systems for state correspondence: General and Invitations. The General state files are comprised mainly of letters to Shriver and his campaign staff from the general public showing support for Shriver and requesting campaign and volunteer information. The press correspondence relates to the relationship between Shriver campaign staff and the media, primarily concerning scheduled meetings between Shriver and members of the press.
alphabetical by subject.
The bulk of the files in this section were created and kept by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her staff. Very active in her husband’s campaign, Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s correspondence center on the fundraising efforts made on behalf of Shriver’s campaign. There is also a small section of correspondence files created by Sargent Shriver’s campaign staff that includes staff memos circulated among the Shriver for President Committee and inter-staff correspondence relating to Shriver’s visits to various states while campaigning.
alphabetical by state.
The state correspondence is divided into two sections, General and Invitations. General state correspondence contains correspondence between the general public and Shriver’s campaign staff regarding the support and progress of his presidential campaign. The Invitations are more formal in nature, often from institutions requesting Sargent Shriver for speaking engagements. There are also correspondence card files, arranged alphabetically by state. These were created and used by staff to keep track of office correspondence and campaign support. The cards list basic contact information, as well as type of letter sent to the Shriver campaign office, and response sent by staff.
alphabetical by subject.
This correspondence is between Shriver’s press office and the media, and concerns interviews, appearance scheduling, and press coverage. Key staff members include Don Pride, Press Secretary, and Linda Cook, Assistant Press Secretary.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/8.2.3-#1), see MAP073.
by type of material.
This series contains writings by Shriver and his campaign staff during his campaign. It consists of a Campaign Issues file, Position papers, Speeches, and Statements. The Campaign Issues files contain both drafts and condensed formats of Shriver’s political views, many of which are found in their entirety within the position papers and statements. Speeches contain background materials, drafts, and correspondence concerning key speeches Shriver made during his campaign, with much of the materials relating to the Family Speech. The position papers and statements contain Shriver’s formal stance on the social and political issues of the time. The files cover many of the same issues and may contain duplicates. Researchers should view all sections when looking for material on a certain issue Shriver may have addressed in his campaign writings. The original order of these materials has been retained.
This series is divided into three subseries.
This series contains background research materials and files pertaining to Shriver’s political stances and the prominent social and political issues of the time. There are three sections: General, Eunice Kennedy Shriver files, and State Files. The general subject files appear to have been created and used by Shriver’s campaign staff. Eunice Kennedy Shriver also kept and created her own set of files. As many of the same topics are covered in these two filing systems, there is some overlap. Also created and used by campaign staff, the state files are comprised mainly of printed materials informing candidates of general state information including demographics, geological information, campaigning rules, and contact information.
by subject.
The General subject files are comprised of family biographical information, Opponents Files, Veterans’ Affairs Files, and Staff Reference Files. The Opponents Files contain campaign information, political statements, press releases, and other materials documenting the campaign efforts of various opponents. The staff reference files largely document the progress of campaigning efforts in various states. The staff members featured are Pat Baldi, Deputy Campaign Manager, Dick Drayne, of the Shriver for President Committee, and Monna Kauppinen, who heavily campaigned in Iowa, and Ohio.
by type of material, thereunder alphabetical by subject.
These files were created by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her staff and reflect her contributions and work on the campaign. Her files are arranged into two main sections, General and Issues. The General files contain some of Eunice Kennedy and Sargent Shriver’s trip schedules for trips made during the 1976 primaries, as well as copies of speeches she made on her husband’s behalf. The Issues files cover many of the domestic issues addressed by Shriver during the campaign, but focus more on abortion and family issues.
by subject, thereunder alphabetical by state.
The state files begin with a state book, originally housed in a three ring binder, and containing condensed information on each state focusing on the demographics of the state, and its local political officers. The remaining files are devoted to individual states and include more detailed information on each state. Many of the files include handwritten notes to and from Shriver staff, election rules and practices, and in some cases, minor correspondence and news clippings.
This series is divided into three subseries.
This series contains material relating to the press and the relationship between the press and Shriver’s campaign staff. There are three sections to the press division: Clippings Files, Press Files, and Don Pride’s files. By far the largest, the clippings files track the social and political temperament of the country during the campaign, and were created by the press office and used in part as supplementary research materials for the campaign staff. The Press Files are administrative, and contain mostly contact information for members of the media, press releases, and press summaries. The last section, devoted to Press Secretary Don Pride, is a set of files compiled by him and contain general staff information, as well as media practices. Researchers interested in viewing press correspondence should also consult Series 8.2.3. Press Correspondence, as there may be some overlap in content there.
alphabetical by subject, thereunder chronological by date.
The clippings files are arranged in eight main categories: defense, domestic issues, energy and environment, foreign policy, opponents, Shriver for president 1976, social issues, and states. Within these eight are further subject subdivisions. The clippings document the media coverage on these subjects as well as the progress of the 1976 Presidential campaign. In addition they serve as a barometer for the social and political climate of the time. All are arranged in chronological order within each subject folder.
alphabetical by type.
These files contain general press information, consisting largely of press lists, address labels, and press releases. They serve as reference materials, providing the staff with contact information, and press lists. These files also represent the work produced by the press office in the form of press kits, press releases, and photographs used. Interested researchers should also consult Series 8.1.2. Shriver for President Committee for campaign information packages and other items distributed to the public as they peripherally relate to items created and distributed by the press office.
alphabetical by subject.
More specific in nature than the Press files, these files were created by Don Pride, who served as Shriver’s Press Secretary. These files relate more to the functions of the press office and staff. They are a mixture of subject type research, information on other campaign staff members, procedures for advertising and general issues addressed by Shriver in his campaign.
chronological by date.
This series contains files documenting Sargent Shriver’s campaign appearances from August 1975 to September 1976. Many of the earlier files include copies of speeches and/or statements made by Shriver, as well as correspondence and invitations relating to the events. The later files for the most part contain only correspondence pertaining to the scheduled appearance. The files are arranged and titled chronologically by date of appearance. In addition there are ten folders of photographs that depict Shriver, his family members, staff, and supporters campaigning. [The photographs described below have been filed in the Audio/Visual Archives. To examine, consult the Reference Archivist.]
alphabetical by type of material.
This series contains information about Sargent Shriver’s business activities not covered elsewhere in the collection. These activities include possible Vice Presidential nominations, a possible nomination to the United Nations, and his work with the law firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson. Shriver’s ongoing involvement in Chicago-area business and politics, such as Joseph P. Kennedy’s Merchandise Mart, the Catholic Interracial Council of Chicago, and the Chicago School Board, are covered here as well. The series also contains speeches, correspondence and paperwork (all of a business nature) generated by Shriver when he was not associated with a particular business or office. Public appearances folders contain correspondence, speech transcripts, and scheduling information. Subject files contain information relating to a particular business venture. Researchers should be aware that most of the topics covered in this series have a limited amount of material associated with them. This is especially true in the case of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson. Please note that this series was artificially assembled from folders found scattered throughout the collection. Folders exist for scrapbooks and contain a withdrawal sheet that describes the contents. In some cases, folders contain copies of loose material from the scrapbooks. To view a scrapbook in its entirety, please consult with the reference archivist.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/9.-#1), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/9.-#3), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/9.-#8), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/9.-#4), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/9.-#5), see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/9.-#2), see MAP073.
This series is divided into six subseries.
This series consists of Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s personal papers, including correspondence, financial records, family records, vacations, awards and ephemera, news clippings, and photographs. There are also files of Hilda Shriver, Sargent Shriver’s mother.
alphabetical by subject, chronological thereunder.
This series consists of Sargent Shriver’s personal correspondence, which includes family as well as general correspondence. Much of the general correspondence was originally filed in chronological order by date. This correspondence documents Shriver’s relationships with both business associates and general admirers on the personal level. Included are requests for autographs, invitations to events, and letters of admiration from the public and business associates. These letters, contrary to the general correspondence found in other parts of the collection, are non-specific as to Shriver’s career involvement at the time. Also included are correspondence files more specifically named by subject or person.
alphabetical by subject.
This series consists of Sargent Shriver’s personal financial records, many of which deal with household purchases between the years of 1961 and 1970. The majority of the household records contain information about "Timberlawn", a Maryland estate where the Shriver family resided from 1961 – 1981. The household records also contain information about household staff, family pets, and purchases made by the Shrivers.
alphabetical by subject.
This series consists of subject files kept by Sargent Shriver, arranged alphabetically by subject and contain materials collected by the Shrivers. Within also are materials related to the deaths and memorials of both President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Also present are records of family vacations made by the Shrivers and awards won by Shriver throughout his illustrious career.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/10.3.-#2) see MAP073.
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/10.3.-#3-5), see MAP073.
by type of material, thereunder by subject.
This series consists of files belonging to Sargent Shriver’s mother Hilda. Materials include correspondence, clippings, and other ephemera.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/10.4-#1-2), see MAP073.
chronological by subject.
This series contains clippings kept by Sargent Shriver consisting of family, general, and RSS clippings. The family clippings document press coverage of the Shriver and Kennedy families. The general consists of clippings kept by Shriver personally and may overlap those found in other parts of the collection. They document his various career changed as well as interests. The last set of clippings is arranged by publication and is entirely from the early 1970s.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/10.5-#1), see MAP073.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/10.5-#2), see MAP073.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/10.5-#3), see MAP073.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/10.5-#4), see MAP073.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/10.5-#5), see MAP073.
For separated oversize materials (OVZ-214/10.5-#6), see MAP073.
alphabetical by subject.
This series contains photographs that have been transferred to the audiovisual archives. The photographs are arranged into five subgroups alphabetical by subject: Events, Family, Government Service, Portraits, and VIPs. The photographs within each section are arranged chronologically, followed by prints of unidentifiable times and places. The Events section provides a general overview of Shriver’s activities, both socially and career oriented from 1961 to the late 1970s. Family is separated into three parts: Shriver ancestors, Shriver family (Robert Sargent Shriver, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and children at various times and places), and Shriver family portraits (posed portraits of the Shriver family) and spans from the early 1900s to late 1970s. Government Services consists of Shriver’s White House activities from 1961 to about 1965, documenting his collaborative efforts with Lyndon B. Johnson. The portraits section contains posed headshots of Shriver from the late 1950s through the 1970s, the VIPs contain prints of Shriver and political as well as pop culture celebrities at various times and places.
This folder contains contact sheets and prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Ken Regan - Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Look Magazine.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Ed Fernberger.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Davidoff.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by B. Forte.
This folder contains contact sheets.
This folder contains fourteen black and white prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Erhardt.
This folder contains proofs.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Bachrach.
This folder contains some photographs copyrighted by Bachrach.
This folder contains proofs, copyrighted by Kaiden Studios, Inc.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Simpson.
This folder contains a passport photo.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Cantor.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Paul Conklin and Conde Nast.
This folder contains machine photos.
This folder contains color prints, copyrighted by Felice.
This folder contains contact sheets.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Pierluigi.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Pierluigi.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Paris-Match.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Paris-Match.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Paris-Match.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by the Associated Press.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Slade.
This folder contains contact sheets.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Paul Conklin.
This folder contains miscellaneous artwork and postcards.
black and white, color with contact sheets
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by LIFE.
This folder contains black and white contact sheets, copyrighted by M. Sullivan.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Slade and Paris-Match.
This folder contains color prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Georges Beutter, Paris-Match.
This folder contains color prints, copyrighted by Henry Grossman.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Kuhner.
This folder contains color prints , possibly copyrighted by TIME.
This folder contains contact sheets.
This folder contains two color prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Look Magazine.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Bachrach.
This folder contains proofs, copyrighted by Kaiden Studios.
This folder contains informal, color prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Fabian Bachrach.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Fred Ward.
The folder contains color prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Grauman Marks.
This folder contains color close-up prints, copyrighted by Henry Grossman.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Bob McNeely.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Ken Regan.
This folder contains contact sheets and prints.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by James H. Pickerell.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation.
The original has been removed to valuables; the folder contains photocopies.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Whitestone Photo.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Paul Conklin.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Frank O'Briean Fermoy.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Bachrach.
This folder contains oversized proofs copyrighted by Kaiden Studios.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Ken Regan.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Ken Regan.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Ken Regan.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Rowland Scherman.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by LIFE and Rowland Scherman.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Look Magazine.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Charles Overholt.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains photographs copyrighted by Rhoden's Photo.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Bachrach.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Bachrach.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by LOOK Magazine.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Van Durand.
This folder contains oversized proofs copyrighted by Fabian Bachrach.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by various photographers.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Paris-Match.
This folder contains oversized photographs copyrighted by Ken Regan.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains oversized photographs.
This folder contains black and white and color negatives.
This folder contains black and white contact sheet negatives.
This folder contains black and white negatives.
This folder contains color transparencies.
This folder contains color slides.
This folder contains color slides, copyrighted by M. Sullivan.
This folder contains color slides, possibly copyrighted by TIME.
This folder contains color slides.
This folder contains a black and white negative.
This folder contains color slides, copyrighted by Bob McNeely.
This folder contains black and white negatives.
This folder contains a transparency.
This folder contains a transparency.
This folder contains an album.
This folder contains a damaged album.
This folder contains an album.