John N. Cackley Jr. Papers
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
- John N. Cackley Jr. (Person)
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
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by John N. Cackley Jr., 17 April 1991.
Subject
- Cackley, John N., Jr. (Person)
- Gipp, George, 1895-1920. (Person)
- Reagan, Ronald. (Person)
- Title
- John N. Cackley Jr. Papers
- Subtitle
- Guide
- Author
- University of Notre Dame Archives
- Date
- 2011
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository