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- 1971-1978 (Creation)
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38pp
Context area
Archival history
These materials were donated to Kerby A. Miller by John Garland of Rochester, New York per his letter of 21 June, 1978.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Materials pertaining to the John Garland letters. Kerby A. Miller notes that these materials are comprised of 'correspondence on behalf of the Unionist Party, Orange Order, etc., to US newspapers, public officials, etc. Also to Unionist figures in Northern Ireland.'
The series includes: the donor's correspondence with Miller; John Garland's letters regarding 'reaching Ulster exiles in this country' and the presentation of 'the Ulster story here in the States', including letters to the then Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, Brian Faulkner, a letter from then Senator Edward M. Kennedy in 1971, and from Congressman Barber Conable Jr, amongst many others; newspaper clippings related to events of The Troubles; and an article entitled 'Wish You Could See' by J.D. Douglas in Christianity Today, December, 1971, p38.