RMM02426.xml Guide to the Republican National Committee, Public Relations records, 1960-1966(bulk) Republican National Committee, Public Relations records, 1960-1966(bulk) Compiled by Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

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Finding aid encoded by 2007-05-29 converted from EAD 1.0 to EAD 2002 Guide to the Republican National Committee, Public Relations Records, Collection Number: 2426 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Cornell University Library Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524 rareref@cornell.edu http://rmc.library.cornell.edu © 2002 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY Republican National Committee, Public Relations records, 1960-1966(bulk) 2426 Republican National Committee (U.S.).Public Relations. ca. 80.9 cubic ft. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library Files of Gus Miller contain correspondence, memoranda, press releases, photographs, newsletters, pamphlets, "Daily Press Advisory Newsheets," and other printed and mimeographed material concerned mainly with the 1964 Republican presidential campaign, although it also includes items that relate to the 1953 and 1957 inaugurations and the presidential elections of 1956 and 1960; research material, constitutions, newsletters, brochures, clippings, and other printed matter (ca. 1940-1956), regarding Republican organizations in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Wyoming; correspondence files of John P. Ellis, radio-television-film coordinator for the 1960 presidential elections; records, tape recordings (175 reels), and transcriptions (76 items) of Goldwater and Miller campaign speeches; one-minute television spots and television programs on ABC, NBC, and CBS (27 films); and teletype copy on the Republican National Convention in San Francisco, July 1964; also includes an original letter from Theodore Roosevelt, 1918, expressing his views on Woodrow Wilson's policies on World War I and an unsigned copy of a memorandum to Roosevelt on the subject, possibly written by Henry Lane Wilson, and items concerning the assassination of John F. Kennedy, including rolls of teletype copy (United Press International) of the events in Dallas and tape recordings (3 reels) of the President's funeral. Collection material in English COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Files of Gus Miller contain correspondence, memoranda, press releases, photographs, newsletters, pamphlets, "Daily Press Advisory Newsheets," and other printed and mimeographed material concerned mainly with the 1964 Republican presidential campaign, although it also includes items that relate to the 1953 and 1957 inaugurations and the presidential elections of 1956 and 1960; research material, constitutions, newsletters, brochures, clippings, and other printed matter (ca. 1940-1956), regarding Republican organizations in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Wyoming; correspondence files of John P. Ellis, radio-television-film coordinator for the 1960 presidential elections; records, tape recordings (175 reels), and transcriptions (76 items) of Goldwater and Miller campaign speeches; one-minute television spots and television programs on ABC, NBC, and CBS (27 films); and teletype copy on the Republican National Convention in San Francisco, July 1964; also includes an original letter from Theodore Roosevelt, 1918, expressing his views on Woodrow Wilson's policies on World War I and an unsigned copy of a memorandum to Roosevelt on the subject, possibly written by Henry Lane Wilson, and items concerning the assassination of John F. Kennedy, including rolls of teletype copy (United Press International) of the events in Dallas and tape recordings (3 reels) of the President's funeral.

Includes political ephemera, mostly relating to the election of 1964, including badges, busts, buttons, balloons, clothing, jewelry, and other items.

 SUBJECTS Names: Republican National Committee (U.S.). Ellis, John P. Goldwater, Barry M.(Barry Morris) 1909- Kennedy, John F.(John Fitzgerald) 1917-1963--Assassination. Miller, Gustav J. Miller, William Edward, 1914- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924. Republican Party (Colo.) Republican Party (Fla.) Republican Party (Ill.) Republican Party (Mass.) Republican Party (N.H.) Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) Republican Party (Wis.) Republican Party (Wyo.) United Press International. Subjects: Public relations and politics. Politics, Practical. Presidents--United States--Election--1956. Presidents--United States--Election--1960. Presidents--United States--Election--1964. Presidents--United States--Inauguration--1953. Presidents--United States--Inauguration--1957. Elections--United States. Presidential candidates--United States. Campaign speeches. Places: United States--Politics and government--1963-1969. INFORMATION FOR USERS Access Restrictions:

Written permission from the Director, Public Relations, Republican National Committee required for use of collection.

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Republican National Committee, Public Relations records, #2426. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

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Includes collection #2427 and #2447.

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