Papers of Nick Thimmesch, 1955-1985.

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Papers of Nick Thimmesch, 1955-1985.

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The papers of Nick Thimmesch consist of subject files documenting his journalistic career. These include research, interviews, and drafts of his articles and columns. There are also audiotapes of interviews, photographs, reporter's notebooks, and speeches. Correspondence folders include letters from: William Buckley, George Bush, Barry Goldwater, Alexander Haig, Hubert Humphrey, Richard Nixon, and Donald Rumsfeld. Several of his books, including The Condition of Republicanism and Robert Kennedy at 40, are represented with research, correspondence, outlines, drafts, and galleys.

Papers: 37 linear ft. (23.5 boxes)Audiotapes: 3 linear ft. (2 boxes)Photographs: 4 folders.Reporter's notebooks: 3.75 linear ft. (2.5 boxes)

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