James V. Forrestal Papers 1907-1958 (mostly 1940-1949)
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23.4 Linear Feet
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Collection Creator: Forrestal, James, 1892-1949..
Dates: 1940-1949.
Extent: 23.4 Linear Feet
Languages: English.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research use.
Description
The Alphabetical Correspondence subseries is composed of correspondence between Forrestal and military commanders, congressmen and other United States government officials, and industry executives. Other correspondents included journalists, lawyers, and the general public. Many of the correspondents wrote to Forrestal on behalf of sons, friends, or constituents who desired Forrestal's aid in obtaining a position in the Navy or to serve Forrestal in some other manner. Other letters include requests for Forrestal to speak, letters of support or congratulations for his efforts as secretary, Christmas and birthday greetings, and the arrangement of meetings. In Forrestal's correspondence with journalists, he reacted to their stories or suggested potential story topics. In his correspondence with military commanders, he typically discussed individual military personnel, offered congratulations on victories, and reacted (sometimes critically) to statements they made to the press. With congressmen, Forrestal generally discussed allocations to the Navy or his testimony before committees. With the general public, typical letters contain their comments or publications they thought might be of interest to Forrestal or encouragement about his progress, with Forrestal's responses, as well as their invitations to him to speak before their groups, which he generally declined.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
Preferred Citation
Subseries 1A: Alphabetical Correspondence; 1940-1949; James V. Forrestal Papers, Public Policy Papers, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
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