Edward J. Bermingham collection, 1948-1957

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Cataloged.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1948-1957

Description

Summary

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.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1948-1957

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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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 Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of the estate of Edward J. Bermingham, 1962.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Estate of Edward J. Bermingham. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1962. Accession number--M62.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Surveyed Christina Hilton Fenn 04/05/89.

Revision Description

2020-07-16 EAD document created by CCR.

2021-06-24 All restriction removed. kws

Subject Headings

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Bermingham (Columbia College, 1909) was a prominent investment banker, member of an advisory board at Columbia University.