ADAMS, SHERMAN: Records, 1952-1959
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DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER LIBRARY ABILENE, KANSAS ADAMS, SHERMAN: Records, 1952-1959 Pre-Accession Processed by: JLH Date Completed: 1-69 The files of Sherman Adams, state and federal congressman, governor of New Hampshire, Assistant to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, were received at the Eisenhower Library in 1961 as an auxiliary collection to the White House Central Files. Linear feet: 16.4 Approximate number of items: 17,000 Approximate number of pages: 34,175 This file has been screened and documents have been removed that fell under restricted categories contained in the letter of Dwight D. Eisenhower to Franklin Floete, dated April 13, 1960. See Public Papers of the Presidents, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1960-61, pp. 346- 352. Literary rights in the unpublished writings of Sherman Adams in these papers and in other collections of his papers in the custody of the Eisenhower Library have not been dedicated to the public. The correspondence in the files of Sherman Adams is cross referenced in the White House Central Files with the exception of the segments headed “Pre-Inaugural Files, 1952” and “Campaign Files, 1956.” The segment titled “Pre-Inaugural Files, 1952” was received at the Eisenhower Library as a part of the “oversize” or storage files of the White House Central Files and was with the pre-inaugural files of Dwight D. Eisenhower. The segment of Adams’ “Pre-Inaugural” papers was removed and incorporated into the Files of Sherman Adams. SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE The Sherman Adams files cover the years 1952-1959, but the bulk of the material relates to the period when he was the Assistant to the President, 1953-58. Items included in these files consist of general and personal correspondence, speeches, press conferences by the President, 1956-1958, clippings, photographs, index card files and bound volumes of Sherman Adams’ appointment kept by his secretary, Mary Burns. Nearly one third of the collection consists of invitations sent to Adams by organizations, institutions and individuals. These invitations were extended from a variety of sources such as: embassies, governmental departments, and agencies, local, state, and national party leaders, private clubs, religious groups, personal friends and the general public. There are nine boxes of 3” x 5” index cards of the appointments and invitations of Sherman Adams kept by his secretary. Typically these cards contain names and hours of engagements, occasionally the party is further identified. They should be used in conjunction with the bound appointment books and the invitation files. Other significant portions of the files are the speeches delivered by Sherman Adams, 1952-1958, and a file of correspondence concerning the “Goldfine Case” involving Sherman Adams. The speech file includes letter-requests, arrangements, comments and expressions of appreciation as well as drafts and finished texts of addresses. The “Goldfine Case” correspondence is divided into pro and con opinion, and includes high level as well as general public expressions of opinion. Special files in the collection are the “Pre-Inaugural Files, 1952” and the “Campaign Files, 1956.” In the “Pre-Inaugural Files, 1952” there are several segments devoted to correspondence between Adams and state Republican Party leaders as well as the general public. “Campaign Files, 1956” is a file containing approximately 300 copies of letters addressed to Adams which he referred to the Republican National Committee. BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jan. 8, 1899 Born East Dover, Windham County, Vermont 1918 World War I service with the United States Marine Corps 1920 Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire. Began career in lumber industry with Black River Lumber Company, Headville, Vermont. Jul 23, 1923 Married Rachel Leona White 1928-1945 Manager, timberland and lumber operations, the Parker-Young Company, Lincoln, New Hampshire 1941-1944 Member of New Hampshire House of Representatives 1941-1942 Chairman of New Hampshire House Committee on Labor 1943-1944 Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives 1945-1947 Member of United States 79th Congress from the Second New Hampshire District 1949-1951 Elected Governor of New Hampshire 1953-1958 Assistant to the President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower 1961 Published memoirs, Firsthand Report DESCRIPTION OF SERIES Box Nos. Series 1-4 General Correspondence, 1952-1958. Four boxes. Letters, telegrams, memoranda, and news clippings sent to Sherman Adams. Arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent and under the name in chronological order. 4 Two Appointment Ledgers. Appointment ledgers were kept by Mary Burns, secretary to Sherman Adams. Provides names and hours of appointments. 5-31 Subject Files, 1952-1958. Twenty-six boxes. Letters, telegrams, newspaper clippings, memoranda, birthday greetings, invitations and speeches arranged alphabetically by subject title of the folder. 31-35 Goldfine Case Correspondence, 1958. Four boxes. “Pro” correspondence, letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings from high level officials and general public arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent. 35-38 Pre-Inaugural Files, 1952. Four boxes. Letters, telegrams, press releases, itineraries, reports, clippings, and speeches. Correspondence with Republican leaders arranged alphabetically by states, including Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. 38 Campaign files, 1956. One Folder. Carbon copies of letters sent to Sherman Adams but referred to the Republican National Committee. 39-42 Card Index to Appointments, 1952-1958. Four boxes. 3 x 5 cards showing name of individual having appointment and the date of the appointment. In a few cases, the address or job title is shown. Arranged alphabetically by name of individual or corporate body. 43-47 Card Index to Invitations, 1952-1958. Four boxes. 3 x 5 cards showing origin, nature and date of invitation and whether accepted or declined. Arranged alphabetically by name of individual, corporate body or title. CONTAINER LIST Box No. Contents 1 Sherman Adams Corres. arranged alphabetically by name of individual (cross referenced in Central Files as “Sherman Adams-A”, “Sherman Adams-B”, etc.) A [Corres. Dates 1952-1958] [Primarily personal correspondence] B - 1952-53 B - 1954 B - 1955 B - 1956 B - 1957 B - 1958 C - 1952-53 C - 1954 C - 1955 C - 1956 C - 1957 C - 1958 D E F 2 G H - 1955 thru 1958 I J [Primarily personal correspondence] K L - 1952-1953 L - 1954 thru 1958 M - 1952-1953 M - 1954 thru 1958 N 3 O P - 1952-1953 P - 1954-1958 Q R - 1952-1953 R - 1954 THRU 1958 S - 1952-1953 S - 1954 THRU 1958 T U V [Includes Tracy Voorhees’ letter of resignation as head of the President’s Committee on Hungarian Refugee Relief] W - 1954 thru 1956 4 W - 1957-1958 X Y Sherman Adams - Annual Reports (See reports) [Empty Folder] Sherman Adams Appointments [Miscellaneous requests for appointments of both official personal nature, 1953-1958] Mary Burns’ Appointment books for Gov. Adams [2 bound books] for years 1957 and1958 Sherman Adams Appointments [Primarily of a personal nature] Sherman Adams Appointments: A Sherman Adams Appointments: B 5 C thru Z Sherman Adams - Autographs, 1952-1953 Sherman Adams - Autographs, 1954 Sherman Adams - Autographs, 1955 Sherman Adams - Autographs, 1956 Sherman Adams - Autographs, 1957 Sherman Adams - Autographs, 1958 Sherman Adams - Awards Sherman Adams - Biographical Sketch 6 Sherman Adams - Birthday Greetings 1953 thru 1957 [Primarily from friends] Sherman Adams - Birthday, 1958 [Primarily from friends] Sherman Adams - Booklets (See publications, Ini. (sic.)) [empty] Sherman Adams - Books (See Publications, Ini. (sic.)) [empty] Sherman Adams - Business Affairs, Housing & Insurance Sherman Adams - Campaign 1956 [Congratulations] Gov. Sherman Adams, Candidate - Gov. Adams suggested as candidate for President, 1956 and subsequent years Sherman Adams - Cartoons Sherman Adams - Change of Address [empty] Sherman Adams - Clippings, 1952-1953 Sherman Adams - Clippings, 1954 Sherman Adams - Clippings, 1955 Sherman Adams - Clippings, 1956 Sherman Adams - Clippings, 1957 Sherman Adams - Clippings, 1958 Sherman Adams - Congratulations (Pre.-Inaug.) Received by Gov. Adams Sherman Adams - Congratulations [1952] Sherman Adams – Congratulations; A thru L 7 Sherman Adams - Congratulations; M thru Z Sherman Adams - Congratulations; received by Gov. Adams; [1952-1958, for Elections and appointment as Assistant to the President] Sherman Adams - Congratulations; received by Gov. Adams: A thru Q 8 Sherman Adams - Congratulations; received by Gov. Adams: R thru Z Sherman Adams - Contributions [Charitable organizations] List of President Eisenhower’s Speeches for 1955 Informal Press & Radio Conf. of the President (#76) 1/8/56 (Mimeo.) Sherman Adams - Copies of the President’s Press, Radio and TV Talks Official White House Transcripts of President Eisenhower’s Press & Radio Conferences; #77 Thursday, January 19, 1956 thru #86 Wednesday, May 23, 1956 Official White House #89 Wednesday, June 6, 1956 thru #103 Thursday, March 7, 1957 Official White House #104 Wednesday, March 13, 1957 thru #118 Wednesday, August 7, 1957 Official White House #120 Wednesday, August 12, 1957 thru #127 Wednesday, February 26, 1958 Official White House #128 Wednesday, March 15, 1958 thru #138 Wednesday, July 2, 1958 9 Sherman Adams - Copies of the President’s Speeches [empty] Sherman Adams - Critical [empty] Sherman Adams - Crochet Mountain Sherman Adams - Degrees Sherman Adams - Diplomatic Calling Cards Sherman Adams - Freese, Marion (Daughter)