Edward A. McDermott Papers

Collection

Identifier: MsC0241

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Scope and Contents

The papers of Edward A. McDermott date from 1960 to 1965 and are comprised of 27 linear feet of documents. Most of the papers relate to his work on various committees and commissions in Washington, D.C. There are reports, subject files, memoranda, reading files, statements, speeches, press releases, correspondence, and appointment books. The topics range from civil defense to tariffs and trade, strategic materials to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and Alaska disaster relief to the Kennedy-Johnson campaign. The correspondence includes letters from William Symington, Lumond F. Wilcox, and John C. Culver.

Dates

Creation: 1960-1965

Creator

McDermott, Edward A. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

27.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Lawyer, co-chairman of Iowans for Kennedy (1960), and director of the Office of Emergency Planning, 1962-1965. Reports, speeches, press releases, subject files, and correspondence relating to his career in government service during the 1960s.