Ambassador to Ireland, 1982 - 1992
Dates
- Creation: 1982 - 1992
Scope and Contents
This series documents Margaret Heckler's time as U.S. ambassador to Ireland, from 1985-1989. Topics include U.S. business relations with Ireland, the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985, Northern Ireland, the Irish political climate, and embassy operations. Much of the materials also document Heckler's social, political, and ceremonial engagements throughout Ireland. Materials include correspondence, scheduling files, travel files, photographs, and clippings. Diplomatic cables, memos, notes, invitations, speeches, and Department of State briefings are also included.
Creator
- From the Collection: Heckler, Margaret (Person)
Language of Materials
In English.
Restrictions on Access
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 recordings 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.
The majority of the collection is stored offsite; advance notice is required for retrieval.
Extent
13.5 Linear Feet (12 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
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