Correspondence with elected officials, 1980-2017
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains the responses of elected officals to Sister Eleanore's letters on a variety of American foreign and domestic policy issues. Subjects addressed in these letters range from the Iran hostage crisis, the civil war in El Salvador, gun control, prison reform, and congressional budgets. Sister wrote to and recieved replies from a variety of prominent political figures, including former President Ronald Reagan, Senator Tammy Duckworth, former president George W. Bush, House Representative Jan Schakowsky, and Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
Dates
- Creation: 1980-2017
Creator
- From the Collection: Hillenbrand, Eleanore, 1924-2019 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Sisters' papers are restricted for 50 years after the Sister's death. Photographs, previously published, and widely distributed materials are unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: .76 Linear Feet (2 boxes and 1 hanging file)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository
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