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Heckler, Margaret

 Person

Biographical Note

Margaret Heckler was born in 1931 and attended Albertus Magnus College and Boston College Law School. From 1966 to 1982 she served in the United States House of Representatives. A moderate Republican, Heckler often supported positions that went against the more conservative wing of her party. In 1983 she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services, and from 1986 to 1989 she was Ambassador to Ireland. After her retirement from public service Heckler returned to the U.S. to work with Catholic charities and pursue a private career.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Heckler, Margaret, 1986 - 1986

 File — Box 3, Folder: 13
Scope and Content From the Collection: This collection documents the life and career of Irish-American poet, writer, and musician Terence Winch, through correspondence, manuscript and typescript drafts, handmade books, audio and video recordings, flyers, posters, clippings, and photographs. Topics include the poetry scenes of Washington, DC and New York City towards the end of the 20th century; modern Irish-American literature and history; and Irish-American music. Notable correspondents include the actress Karen...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Audiovisual recordings and digital content on media have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 1986 - 1986

Margaret Heckler papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA-1998-004
Abstract

These papers document the career of Margaret Heckler, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Ambassador to Ireland. They contain correspondence, legislative files, scheduling files, photographs, speeches, audio and video recordings, clippings, ephemera, Republican Party materials, and personal materials.

Access Note Collection is open for research. Fundraising materials that name donors and donation amounts are closed, as are political patronage files that include resumes and letters of recommendation. Most audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule reformatting. Some audio and video...
Dates: 1953-1992; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1989

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