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Paul M. Weyrich papers, 1968-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Weyrich, Paul M.
Title
Paul M. Weyrich papers
Dates
1968-2002 (inclusive)
Quantity
85.58 cubic ft. (91 boxes)
Collection Number
10138
Summary
Paul Weyrich played a major role in the growth of the Conservative movement through his support of committees and foundations, as well as his writings and radio and television appearances.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Paul Weyrich was born on October 7, 1942 in Racine, Wisconsin, where he was raised and educated. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison he was involved in politics and became one of the most influential conservatives in America. He was a lobbyist and advocate for some of the early "New Right" foundations which preceded the Heritage Foundation, Cato Institute, and others. He was President of the "Free Congress Research and Education Foundation" throughout its history; he headed up the "Coalition for America", and was the founding President of the Heritage Foundation. He was particularly concerned about welfare, adoption, abortion, and homosexual rights. During the 1970’s and 1980’s he worked to replace the Democratic Congress with a conservative Republican Congress. Weyrich was also a reporter, radio and television director, and writer. He published policy reports and journals, and he wrote editorials on a variety of conservative issues. He was also interested in railway transportation and held a variety of administrative railway positions from 1958–2002; including the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) Board of Directors from 1987-1993. Paul Weyrich's co-worker and friend, Connaught Marshner, was a fellow conservative and lobbyist. She wrote a variety of books and articles about education, families and abortion, and she was a major influence in the growth of the Pro-family and Pro-life movements.

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Content Description

The Paul M. Weyrich collection contains a wide variety of materials reflecting his work as a conservative lobbyist and advocate during the 1970s to the present. There are brief histories of opposing members of congress with their vulnerabilities. There are correspondence, memos, many research files, notes, meeting minutes, manuscripts, publications, and photographs from his work at the committees and foundations. Much of the material is concerned with domestic issues like adoption, abortion, and homosexuality. The collection contains political audio tapes, VHS tapes, and Beta Cam SP video tapes from Weyrich’s television and radio broadcasts from 1979-2002. There are National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) meeting agenda’s when Weyrich served on the Board of Directors and railway publications. There is also a small amount of personal correspondence and biographical information about Weyrich. The collection also contains the manuscripts and rough drafts written by Connaught Marshner, as well as her correspondence and committee files while working with Weyrich and the Free Congress Foundation.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

Paul M. Weyrich retains copyright. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Paul M. Weyrich at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Paul Weyrich, Free Congress Foundation, Connaught Marshner, and Steve Lilienthal from 1985-2023.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in July 2008 and updated in September 2015, December 2017, and December 2024.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Pro-life movement -- United States.
  • Public relations and politics -- United States.
  • Conservatism -- United States.
  • Adoption -- United States.
  • Gay rights -- United States.
  • Public welfare -- United States.
  • Railroad travel
  • Political activists -- United States.

Personal Names

  • Marshner, Connaught Coyne, 1951-

Corporate Names

  • White House Conference on Families.
  • Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
  • Amtrak
  • Free Congress Research and Education Foundation.

Processed by Jamie Greene
2008; 2015

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