Richard J. Murphy papers, 1933-2002.

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Richard J. Murphy papers, 1933-2002.

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Materials relating to Murphy's work with the United States Post Office Department, the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Party, Unisys Corporation, and the National Student Association, among other activities. Correspondence, speeches, press releases, and other items relate to Murphy's tenure as Assistant Postmaster General of the United States, including material relating to Murphy's participation in a 1963 reverse discrimination hearing. Democratic Party materials reflect Murphy's role as assistant to the chair of the Democratic National Committee and his work as supervisor of the security committees. There are audiocassette tapes containing information regarding security at the 1988 convention; convention and campaign materials; and buttons, posters, and memorabilia. National Student Association materials include correspondence about the Central Intelligence Agency's influence over the organization. Unisys Corporation materials consist primarily of issues of Murphy Memo and Public Sector. An original draft of a 1960 speech that Murphy co-authored in which presidential candidate John F. Kennedy first mentioned his intention to form the Peace Corps, materials related to Allard K. Lowenstein's death, and other items are also included.

About 12000 items (23.5 linear feet).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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