The Geraldine Ferraro papers, 1979-1998.

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The Geraldine Ferraro papers, 1979-1998.

The Ferraro materials consist primarily of papers but also include published articles, books, photographs, recordings (audio- and videotape and vinyl), and three-dimensional objects. The papers were generated in the course of campaigning, on the floor of Congress, and in Ferraro's offices in Washington and her home district of Queens. Unique to the collection is the correspondence from around the nation and world sent during the vice presidential campaign.

104.5 linear ft.

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Ferraro, Geraldine, 1935-2011

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Geraldine Anne "Gerry" Ferraro (August 26, 1935 – March 26, 2011) was the first female vice-presidential nominee representing a major American political party. She served in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985 and in 1984 was the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, running alongside former vice president Walter Mondale. She was also an ambassador, attorney, journalist, author, and businesswoman. Ferraro grew up in New York City and worked as a public school ...