Edward J. Bermingham collection, 1948-1957
Collection context
- Creator:
- Bermingham, Edward J. (Edward John), 1887-1958
- Extent:
- 2.5 linear feet (2 boxes, 5 volumes)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence of Dwight D. Eisenhower and his friend Bermingham who first met when Eisenhower became President of Columbia. During his tenure as Columbia's President and later, as commander of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Eisenhower exchanged long letters with Bermingham, outlining in detail his views of world affairs. When Eisenhower became President of the United States, the correspondence continued, and the two men met at least twice at the White House. The collection also includes a photograph of Eisenhower, inscribed to Bermingham; letters to Bermingham from Antonio Bermúdez, director of PEMEX, and Alexander Makinsky, president of the Coca Cola Export Corporation in Paris; and some correspondence between Bermingham and Eisenhower's aides.
- Biographical / historical:
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Bermingham (Columbia College, 1909) was a prominent investment banker, member of an advisory board at Columbia University.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
There is no Volume 2 Item 29 listed in the original pdf finding aid.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu