Series 2: Correspondence

Containers:

Box 18, 26 - 115, 541, 543

Scope and content:

The correspondence series contains letters, emails, memoranda, cards, and other forms of written communication sent to and received by Buchanan. The series is divided into two subseries: alphabetical correspondence and chronological correspondence. The bulk of the correspondence was filed alphabetically by correspondent or type of correspondence. A small amount of unrelated correspondence was grouped together in date ranges, likely by either Buchanan himself, or his assistants Betty Tillman and Jo Ann Burgess. The bulk of the correspondence in both subseries deals with Buchanan's professional career from his time at the University of Virginia until his retirement, including discussion of publications, manuscripts, events, and academic business. The bulk of the correspondence starts in 1950. There are very few letters prior to 1950. There is a photocopy of a letter from 1941 in Box 56 Folder 1 J.

Note that some correspondence is located in their original filing location in other series Additional correspondence concerning Buchanan's writings is located in Series 3: Writings, foldered with its related work. Some correspondence relating to the Center for Study of Public Choice, grant applications, and academic departmental administration is located in Series 4: Academia. Some correspondence relating to events, conferences, and travel accommodations is located in Series 5: Professional Service, Subseries 1: Conferences and events. Buchanan's email was handled by Betty Tillman and Jo Ann Burgess, and much of his email is located in Series 6: Betty Tillman papers, Subseries 3: Office administration, and Series 7: Jo Ann Burgess papers, Subseries 2: Office administration. Check the relevant series and subseries notes for additional information.

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