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Ambassador to Ireland, 1982 - 1992

 Series
Identifier: IV

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861