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John N. Cackley Jr. Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: ZDO

Scope and Content

Correspondence and clippings regarding Notre Dame's gift of a George Gipp sweater to President Ronald Reagan, 1989; four photographs; and letters from prominent people, 1956-1979, including John F. Shea, J. Peter Grace, Frank T. Judge, Jr., Alfred M. Gruenther, Henry Ford II, John F. Kennedy, John M. Harlan, William J. Brennan, Jr., Kenneth Holland, John Brademas, Alan T. Waterman, John V. Mara, John H. McCain, Frank C. Walker, Ann Landers, and Jacques Maritain.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955-1989.

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Background

John Cackley gave a George Gipp sweater to the University of Notre Dame. In 1989 Notre Dame gave it to Ronald Reagan. John Cackley wrote an article for the South Bend Tribune protesting this action. He also wrote a letter of protest to Edward A. Malloy, CSC, president of the university, and received many letters, and copies of letters to Fr. Malloy, from other people who objected.

Extent

1 linear inch

Title
John N. Cackley Jr. Papers
Subtitle
Guide
Author
University of Notre Dame Archives
Date
2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

Contact:
607 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame Indiana 46556 United States
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