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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Roberts, John G.: Files Folder Title: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (02/16/1984-03/08/1984) Box: 13 To see more digitized collections visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected] Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing National Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/ WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name ROBERTS, JOHN: FILES Withdrawer RBW 8/5/2005 File Folder CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS (02/16/1984 - FOIA 03/08/1984) F05-139/01 Box Number COOK 36RW DOC Doc Type Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions NO Pages 1 MEMO JOHN G. ROBERTS TO FRED F. FIELDING 1 2/28/1984 B6 614 RE. CORRESP. FROM CONGRESSMAN FWD. CONSTITUENT REQUEST FOR MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT Released, Part 4/21/06 2 LETTER FRED F. FIELDING RE. REQUESTED 1 2/28/1984 B6 615 MEETING WITH PRESIDENT REAGAN 3 LETTER FRED FIELDING TO CONGRESSMAN RE. 1 2/28/1984 B6 616 REQUESTED MEETING WITH PRESIDENT REAGAN Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] E.O. 13233 C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 16, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS ord SUBJECT: Draft Response to Congressman Dan Daniel Regarding Olympic Parchments You will recall that on February 13 you advised B Oglesby that we had no legal objection to having the President and the First Lady sign ceremonial pledges of support for the 1984 Olympics and the U.S. Olympic Team. Congressman Daniel requested the signatures at the behest of M & M Mars, an Olympics sponsor and the company behind the plan to obtain millions of signatures to such pledges from across the country. Your memorandum insisted that Daniel be reminded in writing that the documents or the fact that the Reagans signed them may not be used in any promotional activity by M & M Mars. Oglesby has now submitted a draft letter to Daniel, containing the caveat required by our memorandum. I have no objection; a draft to Oglesby is attached. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 16, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR M. B. OGLESBY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Orig. signed by FFF FROM: FRED F. FIELDING COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Draft Response to Congressman Dan Daniel Regarding Olympic Parchments Counsel's Office has reviewed your draft letter to Congressman Daniel, transmitting the Olympics pledges signed by the Reagans. We have no legal objections. FFF:JGR:aea 2/16/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 16, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR M. B. OGLESBY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS FROM: FRED F. FIELDING COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Draft Response to Congressman Dan Daniel Regarding Olympic Parchments Counsel's Office has reviewed your draft letter to Congressman Daniel, transmitting the Olympics pledges signed by the Reagans. We have no legal objections. FFF: JGR:aea 2/16/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET 0 . OUTGOING H - INTERNAL I INCOMING John Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Kathef Jaffhe MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: Draft Response to Congressmen parchments Dan Daniel regarding Olepapic ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD WHolland ORIGINATOR 84/02/15 / / CUAT 18 Referral Note: D 84102116 584,0217 Referral Note: / / / / Referral Note: / / / / Referral Note: / / / / Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A Appropriate Action I I Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C Completed C Comment/Recommendation R * Direct Reply w/Copy B - Non-Special Referral S Suspended D Draft Response S For Signature F Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response - Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 200496 DOCUMENT= 1 OF 1 OPID CJ DOCDATE 840125 RECTYP IBA MEDIA L STAFF M. B. OGLESBY LAOGLE NAME THE HONORABLE DAN DANIEL ORG U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ADDR WASHINGTON DC 20515 SUBJECT FORWARDS A PARCHMENT DOCUMENT FOR THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. REAGAN TO SIGN; INDICATES THAT HE MENTIONED THE PARCHMENT TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE PRESIDENT SAID TO SEND IT ALONG FOR SIGNATURE; PARCHMENT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR 84 OLYMPICS SUBCODE PR005 RE015 BE003-06 INDCODE 1230 ACTION LAOGLE ORG 840126 CUHOLL RSA 840131 CUAT18 RSD 840131 S 840211 COMMENTS L. A. HAS PARCHMENTS R0601 * END OF DOCUMENTS IN LIST - ENTER RETURN OR ANOTHER COMMAND. 200496 MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 15, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR: DIANNA HOLLAND FROM: KATHY RATTE JAFFKE kis SUBJECT: Attached Draft Response to Congressman Dan Daniel Per your conversation with B's West Wing office, I am forwarding this draft to you in order to have it approved expeditiously by the Counsel's Office. Please return the draft directly to me with any recommended changes. Thanks. cc: Linda Bennett February 15, 1984 Dear Dan: Thanks for your letter of January 25 requesting the signatures of the President and First Lady on two parchment documents to show support for the 1984 Olympics and our olympic teams. I am pleased to return the signed parchments, but I must emphasize that the documents themselves or the fact that they bear the Reagans' signatures may not be used in any way in advertising by M&M Mars or any other promotional activity to benefit M&M Mars. I'm glad that we were able to be of assistance, and hope that the parchments will be helpful. With best wishes, /s/ M. B. Oglesby, Jr. Assistant to the President The Honorable Dan Daniel House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Enclosures : two parchments MBO:FFF:KRJ: THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 13, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR M. B. OGLESBY, JR. ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS FROM: FRED F. FIELDING COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Request by Congressman Daniel That The President and Mrs. Reagan Sign Olympics Statement You have asked for our views on Congressman Dan Daniel's request that the President and the First Lady sign parchment documents submitted by Daniel pledging their support for the 1984 Olympics and the U.S. Olympic Team. Conversations between my staff and that of Congressman Daniel have established that the signatures are sought as part of an effort by Olympics sponsor M & M Mars Company to obtain signatures to the pledge from citizens across the country. The signatures are to be presented on opening day by the Jaycees and the U.S. Olympic Committee to the U.S. Team. M & M Mars has agreed to donate $0.10 to the U.S. Olympic Committee for every signature obtained. We have no objection to the President and the First Lady signing the documents, provided that Congressman Daniel is reminded, in writing when the documents are delivered to him, that the documents themselves or the fact that the Reagans signed them may not be used in any way in adver- tising by M & M Mars or any other promotional activity to benefit M & M Mars. DAN DANIEL 2368 RAYBURN BUILDING 5TH DISTRICT, VIRGINIA WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-4711 COMMITTEE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT "ARMED SERVICES Congress of the United States W. FRED FLETCHER SUBCOMMITTEES: MILITARY READINESS, CHAIRMAN house of Representatives DISTRICT OFFICES: MORALE, WELFARE AND 301 POST OFFICE BUILDING RECREATION PANEL CHAIRMAN DANVILLE, VIRGINIA 24541 INVESTIGATIONS Washington, D.C. 20515 TELEPHONE: 792-1280 ABBITT FEDERAL BUILDING 103 S. MAIN STREET FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA 2390 TELEPHONE: 392-833 January 25, 1984 200496 Mr. M. B. Oglesby, Jr. Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear "B". Here is a parchment document which I would appreciate your having the President and Mrs. Reagan sign. It will be used on opening day of the 1984 Olympics to show their support of our teams. When I visited the President along with the M&M Mars people a couple of months ago I mentioned these documents to him and he asked that they be sent along for their signatures. Thank you very much, and I shall appreciate your returning them to Vivian Anderson in my office at the earliest convenient time. With kind regards and best wishes, Very sincerely, Dan Dan Daniel DD:va THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 21, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS /s/ SUBJECT: Letter of February 16, 1984 From Citizens for America Regarding Note From President Reagan for Support Darman has asked for our views as soon as possible on a request from Lew Lehrman that the President assist his 501 (c) (4) organization, Citizens for America, with its fundraising activities. Lehrman asks for a note of support from the President, to be included in invitations to three fundraisers Citizens for America plans to hold in the spring. He also suggests a Rose Garden reception in conjunction with a fundraiser scheduled for May here in Washington. As you explained in your February 8 memorandum to Darman, Citizens for America is not subject to the restrictions on communications with independent expenditure committees outlined in your January 31 memorandum to the White House staff. As you advised Darman, however, there is the danger that someone may allege that Citizens for America is, in fact, a political committee affiliated with Reagan-Bush '84. Participation by the President in fundraising for Citizens for America at this time would significantly heighten that danger. Accordingly, I recommend that the President not participate in the fundraising. This is consistent with our general policy, as evidenced by our recent letter to General Graham, chastizing him for using a letter from the President in connection with fundraising for High Frontier. It is also in accord with the decision by Reagan-Bush '84 not to participate in any fundraising for 501 (c) (4) organizations. I think it would be very awkward for the President to aid Citizens for America in the face of this general policy decision by his authorized campaign committee. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 21, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: FRED F. FIELDING COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Letter of February 16, 1984 From Citizens For America Regarding Note From President Reagan for Support You have asked for our views as soon as possible on Lew Lehrman's request that the President assist in fundraising efforts on behalf of Citizens for America, by sending a note of support to be included in invitations to three scheduled fundraisers and by hosting a Rose Garden reception in connection with a fundraiser in Washington. It is our general policy that the President not participate in fundraising by 501 (c) (3) organizations or 501 (c) (4) organizations such as Citizens for America. This policy is necessary in light of the vast number of requests that the President receives, and because of the inability of the White House to monitor fundraising, which would be necessary to some extent were the President to lend his name to any particular function. Particular problems associated with this request counsel adherence to our general policy. As I noted in my memorandum to you of February 8, 1984, Citizens for America is not subject to the restrictions on communication that apply to independent expenditure committees, although there is the danger that someone might allege that Citizens for America is not a 501 (c) (4) organization but a political committee affiliated with Reagan-Bush '84. That danger would be considerably heightened were the President to participate in fundraising for Citizens for America at this time. In addition, Reagan-Bush '84 has adopted a general policy of not participating in fundraisers for 501 (c) (4) organiza- tions. I think it would be awkward for the President to act contrary to the decision of his authorized campaign commit- tee by engaging in fundraising activities for Citizens for America. FFF:JGR:aea 2/21/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 21, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: FRED F. COUNSEL by FFF SUBJECT: Letter of February 16, 1984 From Citizens For America Regarding Note From President Reagan for Support You have asked for our views as soon as possible on Lew Lehrman's request that the President assist in fundraising efforts on behalf of Citizens for America, by sending a note of support to be included in invitations to three scheduled fundraisers and by hosting a Rose Garden reception in connection with a fundraiser in Washington. It is our general policy that the President not participate in fundraising by 501 (c) (3) organizations or 501 (c) (4) organizations such as Citizens for America. This policy is necessary in light of the vast number of requests that the President receives, and because of the inability of the White House to monitor fundraising, which would be necessary to some extent were the President to lend his name to any particular function. Particular problems associated with this request counsel adherence to our general policy. As I noted in my memorandum to you of February 8, 1984, Citizens for America is not subject to the restrictions on communication that apply to independent expenditure committees, although there is the danger that someone might allege that Citizens for America is not a 501 (c) (4) organization but a political committee affiliated with Reagan-Bush '84. That danger would be considerably heightened were the President to participate in fundraising for Citizens for America at this time. In addition, Reagan-Bush '84 has adopted a general policy of not participating in fundraisers for 501 (c) (4) organiza- tions. I think it would be awkward for the President to act contrary to the decision of his authorized campaign commit- tee by engaging in fundraising activities for Citizens for America. FFF: JGR:aea 2/21/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron CC: Sherrie M. Cooksey Margaret Tutwiler THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 23, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS SUBJECT: Louis Richmond Attached, as you requested, is a memorandum referring to the Justice Department the latest missives from the indefatig- able Mr. Richmond. Since the previous Richmond material was sent to Stan Morris, this memorandum is addressed to Jay Stephens, the Acting Stan Morris. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 27, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS 226 SUBJECT: John Ballou Charles Donovan of White House Correspondence has asked for guidance in responding to a request from John Ballou, a citizen. On April 14, 1982, Mr. Ballou wrote the President a supportive letter from a hospital bed, enclosing a $100 bill. On May 4, Anne Higgins responded, thanking Ballou for his comments but returning the "monetary item." Ballou now states that he never received the reply, and believes it was stolen at the hospital. He now would like a copy of the May 4 reply. I see no reason not to send Ballou a copy, clearly de- nominated as such. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 27, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLES DONOVAN DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE Orig. signed by FFF FROM: FRED F. FIELDING COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: John Ballou You have asked for our views on a request from John Ballou that he be provided with a copy of a May 4, 1982 letter sent to him over Anne Higgins's signature. Ballou states that he never received the original, apparently due to theft (the letter returned a monetary item sent to the White House by Ballou). We have no objection to providing Ballou with a copy of the reply, clearly denominated as such. FFF; JGR:aea 2/27/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 27, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLES DONOVAN DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM: FRED F. FIELDING COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: John Ballou You have asked for our views on a request from John Ballou that he be provided with a copy of a May 4, 1982 letter sent to him over Anne Higgins's signature. Ballou states that he never received the original, apparently due to theft (the letter returned a monetary item sent to the White House by Ballou) We have no objection to providing Ballou with a copy of the reply, clearly denominated as such. FFF; JGR:aea 2/27/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron ID # 208071 CU WHITE HOUSE V CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET WH004 O . OUTGOING H - INTERNAL John I - INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Charles a Donovan MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: Request from John Ballon for a Copy af a letter from anne Aizzins which he never received ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD Witolland ORIGINATOR 54/02/22 / / Referral Note: WAT18 DL-84,02,23 584,03,03 Referral Note: / / / / Referral Note: / / / / Referral Note: / / / / Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A . Appropriate Action I . Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C Completed C Comment/Recommendation R. Direct Reply w/Copy B * Non-Special Referral S . Suspended D Draft Response S For Signature F . Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 17, 1984 208071 TO: White House Counsel FROM: Charles A. Donovan and RE: Mr. John Ballou Attached is background information on a request from Mr. John Ballou of the Bronx, New York, for a copy of the response sent to him by the White House over the signature of the Director of Correspondence on May 4, 1982. The request is unusual and has no precendent in policies established by this office in the past. Mr. Ballou indicates (after almost two years) that he did not receive a response from the White House and that, there- fore, his money was not returned. Our records show that the attached letter was sent from the White House on May 4, 1982. Mr. Ballou stated his belief that the letter was intercepted at the hospital in which he was at that time convalescing and the money stolen (it was a $100 bill according to our records). We have on occasion sent letters to respond to requests for corrections on originals, but in such cases we require the return of the uncorrected original prior to making changes. No requests of this kind have been received heretofore. Accordingly, we ask your guidance on the advisability of obliging Mr. Ballou's request in this manner. Thank you for your review. TO: Typing/Pat Thomas FR: Jim Horgan DT: 2/14/84 Please retype May 4, 1984 letter to Mr. Ballou. (He never received the original due to theft.) Be sure to indicate, the letter is a COPY. Thanks! CAD to priding pick TO: CAD FR: Jim Horgan DT: 2/14/84 Attached is a copy of a letter sent to Mr. John Ballou in May 1982. The original was never received. John Ballou mailed the President a $100 bill in April 1982 from his hospital bed where he was recuperating from a stab wound. A letter returning the money left the White House the following May, but it was never received (probably due to theft). Mr. Ballou, a strong support of RR, now requests a copy of the original letter for a keepsake. May we comply with his wish? Thanks. Mr. John Ballou 1184 Evergreen Avenue Bronx, NY 10472 212-824-7574 842- COPY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 4, 1982 Dear Mr. Ballou: On behalf of President Reagan, I want to thank you for your message. The President appreciates the time you have taken to communi- cate your views. Your comments have been fully noted. Your words of encouragement mean a great deal to President Reagan. He counts on your friendship and appreciates the spirit of cooperation in which your comments were made. We are returning your enclosure because the White House is prohibited from accepting monetary items. Please be assured that your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated. With the President's best wishes, Sincerely, Anne Higgins Special Assistant to the President and Director of Correspondence Mr. John P. Ballou Ward B-6, Room 117 Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center 234 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10451 Enclosure: Monetary item, ret'd. COPY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 28, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS SUBJECT: Correspondence From Congressman Edward F. Feighan Forwarding Constituent Request for Meeting With the President Congressman Edward Feighan (D-Ohio) has forwarded to the White House a letter he received from his constituent, Gregory Miller. In his letter to Feighan, Miller asked for a meeting with the President to discuss B6 I recommend a reply saying that it would be inappropriate for the White House to become involved in a domestic relations dispute. Miller's case is no longer legally pending, but the dispute apparently is still alive. Miller's letter does not, in my view, raise any allegations that should be referred to the Justice Department. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 28, 1984 Dear Mr. Miller: Congressman Feighan has referred your letter to him of January 11, 1984, to the White House. In that letter you requested a meeting with the President to discuss a domestic relations case in which you were involved. I must advise you that it would be inappropriate for the White House to become involved in a private domestic relations dispute. Accordingly, it will not be possible to arrange a meeting with the President. Sincerely, Orig. signed by FFF Fred F. Fielding Counsel to the President Mr. Gregory G. Miller Post Office Box 24503 Cleveland, Ohio 44124 FFF:JGR:aea 2/28/84 bcc: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 28, 1984 Dear Congressman Feighan: You recently forwarded to the White House a letter from a constituent, Gregory Miller. Mr. Miller requested a meeting with the President to discuss domestic relations litigation in which he was involved. Enclosed for your information and files is a copy of our reply to Mr. Miller, noting that it would be inappropriate for the White House to become involved in a private domestic relations dispute, and declining the request for a meeting. Sincerely, Orig., signed by FFF Fred F. Fielding Counsel to the President The Honorable Edward F. Feighan House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Enclosure FFF:JGR:aea 2/28/84 bcc: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron ID# 196362 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: FEBRUARY 07, 1984 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE EDWARD F. FEIGHAN SUBJECT: REQUESTS A MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT FOR A CONSTITUENT who wishes to explain to him that all liberties and constitutional reghts have been lost in a domentic ACTION belations DISPOSITION case ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD MARY RAWLINS ORG 84/02/07 / / REFERRAL NOTE: Co Holland 9/13/1/18 / / REFERRAL NOTE: WAT18 D 9/1/20178 S 84/102126 REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: CONSTITUENTS LETTER NOT ENCLOSED ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1230 MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION CODES *OUTGOING * * * * CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT. 2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 1, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTSOR SUBJECT: Request for Presidential Letter for the Book in Honor of Mother M. Angeline Teresa Chuck Donovan of Presidential Correspondence has asked for our views on a request, transmitted through Charles Wick, that the President submit a letter for inclusion in a book in honor of Mother M. Angeline Teresa, the founder of a congregation of nuns who care for the aged and infirm. In her request the author, Mother M. Bernadette de Lourdes, notes that the congregation operates 31 nursing homes caring for seven thousand individuals. She also notes that past Presidents have sent letters for inclusion in other books she has written for the congregation. A draft prepared by USIA is also attached. Normally, of course, we would deny such a request, on the ground that the Presidential letter could be construed as endorsement of a commercial product, the book. Here, however, it is clear that the book is more a testimonial than a commercial undertaking, and that its circulation will be by distribution throughout the congregation rather than by any significant marketing. Accordingly, I have no objection to a letter from the President praising Mother Teresa, as the submitted draft does. The only change in the draft I would suggest is deleting "Christian" in the second paragraph, to maintain a non-denominational tone. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 1, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLES A. DONOVAN DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM: FRED F. FIELDING Orig. signed by FFF COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Request for Presidential Letter for the Book in Honor of Mother M. Angeline Teresa You have asked for our views on a request that the President submit a letter for inclusion in a book on Mother M. Angeline Teresa. We generally deny such requests, to avoid the impression that the President has endorsed a commercial product, the book. In this case, however, it appears that the commercial aspects of the book are insignificant, and accordingly we have no objection to a Presidential letter about Mother Teresa. The draft submitted by USIA is unobjec- tionable, although we do recommend deleting "Christian" in the second paragraph, to maintain a non-denominational tone. FFF: JGR:aea 3/1/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 1, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLES A. DONOVAN DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM: FRED F. FIELDING COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Request for Presidential Letter for the Book in Honor of Mother M. Angeline Teresa You have asked for our views on a request that the President submit a letter for inclusion in a book on Mother M. Angeline Teresa. We generally deny such requests, to avoid the impression that the President has endorsed a commercial product, the book. In this case, however, it appears that the commercial aspects of the book are insignificant, and accordingly we have no objection to a Presidential letter about Mother Teresa. The draft submitted by USIA is unobjec- tionable, although we do recommend deleting "Christian" in the second paragraph, to maintain a non-denominational tone. FFF: JGR:aea 3/1/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET 0 - OUTGOING JR H - INTERNAL I - INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Chasles 2. Wick MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: write anne Lliggins forwarding letter from Mothel Bernadette re request for letter from the President for the book in home 7 Mother M. ageline Teresa ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD WHOLL ORIGINATOR 84,02,10 / / WAT 18 Referral Note: D 840210 584,02,20 Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / I Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A Appropriate Action I - Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C Completed C Comment/Recommendation R. Direct Reply w/Copy B - Non-Special Referral S Suspended D Draft Response S. For Signature F Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 ID # PRO14-05 WHITE HOUSE Dg CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET O OUTGOING H INTERNAL I INCOMING Date Correspondence 84,02,0H Received (YY/MM/DD) Name of Correspondent: Charles Z. wich- MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: Encloses a letter from Mother Bernadette requesting a letter Koda hom the President for this in of nither m. angeline Teresa, O. Carm ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD CoKell Done ORIGINATOR. 54 02,070 / / JOPD Carl Referral Note: C 84,02,07 / / CU FIEL Referral Note: C 84,02,80 / / Cu Holl Referral Note: A 84,02,10 / / Cu AT18 Referral Note: D 84,02,10 S,84,Q,20 Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A - Appropriate Action I . Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C Completed C . Comment/Recommendation R . Direct Reply w/Copy B - Non-Special Referral S Suspended D Draft Response S For Signature F Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 United States Director Information Agency Washington, D.C. 20547 USIA February 2, 1984 202385 Dear Ms. Higgins: Attached for your information, is a letter of January 19 which I received from Mother Bernadette concerning a request for a letter from the President for the book in honor of Mother M. Angeline Teresa, O. Carm (Tab A). I have also attached a draft letter from the President for the book (Tab B). As you can see from Mother Bernadette's letter, this is something that previous Presidents have done before. Your consideration of this request is most appreciated. Best wishes. Sincerely, Charles Z. Wick (Dictated but not signed by Mr. Wick in his absence from the office.) The Honorable Anne Higgins Special Assistant to the President and Director of Correspondence The White House JMJT ST. TERESA'S MOTHERHOUSE AVILA ON THE HUDSON BOX 218 R.D. I 630 GERMANTOWN, NEW YORK 12526 CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE ACED AND INFIRM January 19, 1984 Mr. Charles Z. Wick Director, United States Information Agency The USIA Building, Suite 800 Washington, D.C. 20547 Dear Mr. Wick: I am not sure if I told you that I have been writing the story of Mother M. Angeline Teresa, .Carm., who founded our Congregation. At the present time I am in copy-editing and I am eager to move as quickly as possible to publishing. Because of the fact that Mother founded a Congregation to care for the aged and infirm in 1929 which was very successful in promoting the quality of life for older persons this book will be of interest to a large reading audience. We have thirty-one homes located in different cities and states. We care for approximately seven thousand ladies, gentlemen and married couples each day in our long-term care facilities. These include different kinds of care: health, residential hotel, housing, etc., and non-resident services. I would appreciate it very much if you would obtain for me a letter from our President-your good friend, Mr. Ronald Reagan, for the front of the book. In any past publications for the Community that I was responsible for I included a letter from the then President. And, since this book is a biography of our Foundress and a brief history of each of our homes for older persons it will have a wide circulation as our homes are located in several states. I therefore think it is extremely important at this time that this book have a letter from our President. I know you are well aware of the need for adequate and satisfactory services and care for our aging Americans SO I will not belabor the point. For your information I am enclosing the table of contents for the book and a list of the States and number of homes in each of them. Page 2 January 18, 1984 Mr. Charles Z. Wick Knowing how involved you are as Director of an International Agency I hesitate to impose on your time. However, I know you are the person who can do this and knowing you in years long past I do not hesitate to ask you. Please remember me to Mrs. Wick, Douglas and all your family. With every best personal wish and in anticipation of your response, I am Mother Gratefully and sincerely Mother M. Bernadette de Lourdes, O. Carm. Enclosure attached Saclouses not guile readel, will mail to you New Roon. 1603. CONTENTS Also by Mother M. Bernadette de Lourdes, O. Carm. Dedication Letters The President of the United States, Ronald W. Reagan --- His Eminence, The Late Terence Cardinal Cooke, Archbishop of New York --- His Excellency, Howard Hubbard, D.D. , Bishop of Albany -- Most Reverend John J. Malley, O. Carm., , Prior General of the Carmelite Order The Honorable Mario Cuomo, Governor of New York --- The Honorable Edward I. Koch, Mayor of New York City Author's Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction by ? Foreword by Doctor Howard A. Rusk About the Author List of Illustrations PART I THE EARLY YEARS CHAPTER 1. ANCESTRY AND EDUCATION OF MOTHER M. ANGELINE TERESA Mother's Parents Ancestors The Penal Codes of 1691-1829 The McCrory Family in Scotland --- Elmwood Convent School The French Congregation Chapter 1 continued of the Little Sisters of the Poor Saint Lawrence Home in Paris. CHAPTER 2. ENTRANCE INTO AND DEPARTURE FROM LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR Novitiate at La Tour --- Immigration to the United States Brooklyn Assignment Blessed Jeanne Jugan At La Tour, France for Final Vows Return to the United States --- Pittsburgh Assignment The Bronx Little Sisters of the Poor Contemplation of Changes Looking to the Future Differences in Ideas and Attitudes --- Toward the Founding of a New Congregation -- Rule of Saint Augustine and the Constitutions of the Little Sisters of the Poor --- Cutting of Ties and the Departure of August 11, 1929 Saint Martin of Tours Interlude From M. Angeline de Ste. Agathe to M. Angeline Teresa Move to the Old Rectory in Saint Elizabeth's Parish at 4381 Broadway, New York City Summing up the Reasons for Pioneering a New Community. CHAPTER 3. MOTHER AND SIX COMPANIONS FOUND A NEW CONGREGATION Summary of Differences in Philosophy The Discussions that Led to the Foundation Speaking Chapter 3. continued With Rev. Msgr. Patrick N. Breslin, Most Reverend John J. Dunn, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York and His Eminence, Patrick Cardinal Hayes Cardinal Hayes and Catholic Charities --- The Great Influence of Cardinal Hayes Dispensations for the Pioneers The Great Wall Street Crash Looking Backward The Six Pioneering Companions: Mother M. Leonie Mother M. Louise Mother M. Colette of the Blessed Sacrament Mother M. Teresa Mother M. Alodia Mother M. Alexis of Jesus. CHAPTER 4. PIONEERING AT SAINT ELIZABETH'S OUR FIRST FOUNDATION The Period of Transition Rev. Edwin M. Sinnott and Msgr. Patrick N. Breslin V. Rev. Lawrence D. Flanagan, O. Carm. , Provincial Donations to the Little Chapel Fr. Bryan M. McEntegart The Many Other Donations to the Congregation Mr. Thomas Kelly, the First Resident Story of Burglar More Residents Christmas of 1929 Fr. Elias Magennis Catholic Charities Vacation at the Burkhard Estate First Three Postulants Second Group of Postulants Four More Sisters Join From Little Sisters of the Poor Eleven Sisters, Two Novices, Four Postulants and Seven Residents, Chapter 4. continued 1931 Affiliation with Carmelites Approved --- About Saint Elizabeth (1207-1231) ----- Conditions at Saint Elizabeth's. CHAPTER 5. CARMELITE AFFILIATION: NOVICES AND POSTULANTS Reasons for Affiliation with the Carmelites --- The Procedures of Affiliation Reception of the Rule and Confirmation of August 24, 1931 Perpetual Vows The Petition and Fr. Elias Magennis --- The Rule of Saint Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem | A Short History of the Rule ----- A Review of Carmelite History --- The Papal Bull of 1452 Saint Simon Stock Blessed John Soreth -- The Irish Carmelites Carmelites Come to the United States The Province of Saint Elias and Fr. Flanagan i Writing and Revising the Constitutions Chronology of Work on Our Constitutions --- Postulants and Novices and Sisters Living, Working, and Worshiping in Our New Congregation Sister M. Thomas Aquin, Our First Sister in Heaven -- The Postulants of 1932 Training Instructions Service Obedience Classes Virtues -- Saint Bernard Mother and the Novices The Poetic Tribute of 1938 --- Shield of the Congregation The Philosophy of Mother M. Angeline Teresa --- Chapter 5. Continued On the Tender Loving Care of Old People Her Apostolate's Underlying Philosophy and Wisdom Holistic Care --- On True Happiness An Interview with Mother Mother's Concept of Time Writings on the Religious Life Prayer Advice to Local Superiors Duties of Good Superiors Reflections for Superiors and Sisters --- A Sample of her Circular Letters. CHAPTER 6. SAINT PATRICK'S: OUR FIRST PERMANENT HOME The Role of Msgr. Breslin and Patrick Cardinal Hayes in the Search for the New Home The Old R.C.A. Building Transformed and Renamed in Honor of Saint Patrick and also Patrick Cardinal Hayes --- Making Improvements The Catholic News Article about the Congregation Descriptions of Saint Patrick's Activities at Saint Patrick's Priests and Chaplains Mother Sets the Style of Life Thinking about Expansion Notes on the Treatment and Care Residency in Carmelite Homes for the Aged Holistic care The New Chapel The 1935 Expansion --- Dedication of the New Building, Oct. 3, 1936 Another Catholic News Article Press Release The New Novitiate of 1937 Its Expansion in 1938 Death of our Dear Chapter 6. continued Friend, Patrick Cardinal Hayes Death of Our Other Great Friend, Msgr. Patrick N. Breslin --- Crowding up at Saint Patrick's Thoughts of Relocating Both Novitiate and Motherhouse Events Leading Toward the Purchase of the House and Grounds that would become Avila-on-the-Hudson After the Move of the Motherhouse and Novitiate, Life Goes on at Saint Patrick's Under the Guidance of His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman More Expansions at Saint Patrick's The New Building of June 7, 1959 Most Rev. Francis F. Reh's Review of the Work of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm New Convent Dedicated, March 4, 1971 --- The Dedication Speech of Mother M. Angeline Teresa 25th Anniversary Celebration Saint Patrick's As Emblem of Hope and Courage --- Brief Chronology of Events at Saint Patrick's Silver Jubilee --- Golden Jubilee. CHAPTER 7. PATRICK CARDINAL HAYES AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES Our Debt of Gratitude Brief Biography His Work as "Cardinal of Charity" Reception of Eamon DeValera Visiting Saint Patrick's Home The Memorable Address Welcoming Patrick Cardinal Hayes to Saint Patrick's Home Death of His Chapter 7. continued Eminence --- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York and Patrick Cardinal Hayes, from 1917 --- later Directors. PART II -- GROWTH AND EXPANSION CHAPTER 8. MOTHER VISITS IRELAND, SCOTLAND, FRANCE, AND VATICAN CITY (Rome) Introductory Note --- The Rome Visit of 1932 The S.S. Dresden Letters of Mother M. Angeline Teresa --- June 14, 1932 June 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 The Final Shipboard Letter --- Dublin Visit to Family in Scotland --- The Eucharistic Congress -------- The Visit to Lisieux, France with Canon Taylor --- The Rome Visit of 1938 --- Voyage on the S.S. Conte de Savoia --- Letter of April 5, 1938 Malaga --- Genoa The Canonization Ceremonies in Rome, Described in Letter of April 19, 1938 Audience with Pope Pius XI Brief Biographies of Canonized Saints --- Sightseeing in Rome | Special Blessings to Mother from Pope Pius XI --- The Rome Visit of 1950 --- Holy Year and the Marian Congress S.S. Conte Biancamano Lisbon --- Shrine of Fatima --- Cardinal Marchetti --- Tour Chapter 8. continued of Rome The Roman Churches Plane to Lourdes and the Visit to the Grotto --- The Rome Visit of 1953 S.S. New Amsterdam Voyage Audience with Pope Pius XII --- Visit to the Home of Count C. Galeazzi --- The Sistine Chapel Carmelite Convent in Rome Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi --- Rome Visit of 1957 --- Audience with Pope Pius XII --- Good Shepherd Sisters --- Visiting Roman Churches --- To Scotland for Short Visit with Family --- The Rome Visit of 1964 --- Private Audience with Pope Paul VI Mother Eileen of the Sacred Heart --- Bethania, The Carmelite Sisters' Home in Scotland --- Homeward Voyage on the S.S. Constitution. CHAPTER 9. ROSTERS, ASSISTANTS, INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION, THE GENERAL COUNCILS AND THE GENERAL CHAPTERS. Growth of Administration The Early General Councils The Vicars General --- Mother M. Leonie Mother M. Bernadette de Lourdes Mother M. Michael Rosarie Mother M. Kathleen Rosarie Councillors, Assistants --- Secretaries General --- Other Officers --- Mother M. Louise --- Mother M. Colette Mother M. Teresa Mother Mary Brendan | Mother Mary Joseph Mother M. Aloysius Mother Marie de Lourdes --- Mother M. Maurice Immaculate Chapter 9. continued Mother Jacinta Mary Mother Richard Mary | Mother M. Therese Regina Mother M. Adelaide Mother Mary Gabriel Avila News A Poem About the First Four Elected Councillors Roster of Living Sisters Roster of Deceased Sisters --- General Chapters The General Meeting of 1936 First General Chapter, 1942 Second, 1948 Extraordinary General Chapter of 1949 Third General Chapter, 1954 Fourth, 1960 Fifth, 1966 Sixth, 1972 Seventh, 1978 Second Vatican Council and the Renewal of Religious Life Institutes Revised Code of Canon Law, 1983. CHAPTER 10 HIS EMINENCE, FRANCIS JOSEPH CARDINAL SPELLMAN As Interpreter for Pope Pius XI Translator of Papal Documents Year of Jubilee Eucharistic Congress of 1932 Bishop of Sila Farewell Audience with Pope Pius XI Auxiliary to William Cardinal O'Donnell Cardinal Pacelli Becomes Pope Pius XII, and Appoints Spellman Archbishop of New York Alfred E. Smith Office of Ordinary of Army and Navy Military Vicar to the United States Armed Forces Trips Abroad Becoming Cardinal, February 18, 1946 Work as Archbishop --- Interest in the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Chapter 10 continued Infirm Confers Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice on Mother Arthur Greenspan's New York Post article of 1967 --- Death of His Eminence. CHAPTER 11 SAINT TERESA'S MOTHERHOUSE AND NOVITIATE Early History of the Estate The Livingstons -- Clermont History of the Search for a Suitable Site for the Motherhouse and Novitiate The Hyde Park Property Bishop Gibbon's Tivoli Estate The Purchase The Main House --- Garage Cottage Barn Chickenhouse --- Greenhouse Plans for Renovations --- Alterations The "White House" The Novitiate -- The Retreat House Naming the Motherhouse --- Avila Notes Poem Silver Jubilee. PART III HOMES FOUNDED BY MOTHER M. ANGELINE TERESA, O.CARM. CHAPTER 12 THE HOMES. Introduction Educational Programs Hospice Care Mother's Philosophy on Care Mother's Annual Visits Circular Letters --- Statistics Chronological Listing of the Homes New York Homes: Mt. Carmel Villa Mt. Carmel Chapter 12 continued Home St. Joseph's Home Mary Manning Walsh Home Josephine Baird Home Madonna Residence Ozanam Hall Ferncliff Residence St. Joseph's Nursing Home Carmel Richmond Nursing Home Teresian House Pennsylvania Homes: Introduction Mt. Carmel Villa ---- Sacred Heart Manor St. Agnes Residence Garvey Manor Villa Teresa Massachusetts Homes: Introduction Catholic Memorial Home Priests' Hostel Our Lady's Haven St. Patrick's Manor --- Florida Homes: Introduction Lourdes Residence Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence for Geriatric Care --- Pennsylvania Retirement Hotel Illinois Home: St. Patrick's Residence Ohio Homes: Introduction St. Raphael's Home St. Rita's Home St. Margaret Hall District of Columbia and Maryland Homes: Catholic Home for Aged Ladies Carroll Manor New Hampshire Homes: Mt. Carmel Home --- St. Francis Home St. Ann Home Mt. Carmel Nursing Home New Mt. Carmel Nursing Home St. Teresa's Manor Kentucky Home: Introduction Carmel Manor Iowa Home: Introduction Kahl Memorial Home Connecticut Home: St. Joseph's Manor Carmel Ridge and Teresian Towers additions Ireland: Our Lady's Manor History of Bullock Castle. PART IV ROUNDING OUT A BEAUTIFUL LIFE CHAPTER 13 JUBILEES, HONORARY DEGREES, AWARDS Silver Jubilee of Mother's Profession Golden Jubilee of Mother's Profession Ruby Jubilee of the Congregation Golden Jubilee of the Congregation Awards The Foundress: Her Personality, Stature, and What Others Thought of Her His Eminence Richard Cardinal Cushing --- Rev. Edward Barry, M.S. Lucille Palmaro Margaret Flanagan Rev. John Lamont Rev. Eugene R. Robitaille, SS.CC. Rev. Msgr. John C. Dougherty Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Mitty, P.A. Rev. Msgr. John J. Voight Rev. Leo Clifford, O.F.M. Most Rev. Joseph T. Ryan Rev. Henryk Misiak Rev. Kilian Lynch, O. Carm. --- Fr. Kilian Healy, O. .Carm. Most Rev. Edwin B. Broderick Most Rev. Donal Lamont, O. Carm. CHAPTER 14 HIS EMINENCE TERENCE CARDINAL COOKE Confers the Benemerenti Award on Mother The Cardinal's Interest in the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm His Promise to write an Introduction to this Book His Death The Funeral Eulogies Letters. CHAPTER 15 MOTHER'S LETTERS AND WRITINGS Excerpts from Personal and Circular Letters --- From Rome, July 1932 --- Letter of April 14, 1938 --- April 25, 1943 December 8, 1943 --- December 8, 1944 January 1946 -- July 1949 --- October 19, 1949 --- September 1950 September 29, 1950 -- November 30, 1950 March 10, 1951 August 22, 1951 ---- Lent of 1952 --- November 20, 1952 December 8, 1952 Christmastide 1952 --- December 8, 1953 January 12, 1954 --- Marian Year 1954 --- January 1955 -- Eastertide 1955 --- December 1955 October 15, 1956 December 1956 December 1957 January 1958 --- August 31, 1959 December 1959 June 1960 ----- General Chapter letter of 1960 Fostering Vocations Letter of December 8, 1960 --- Easter 1961 Easter 1962 December 1963 January 1964 --- December 8, 1964 -- January 1965 December 8, 1966 --- June 2, 1967 | December 1967 Easter 1968 --- November 1969 --- March 17, 1971 December 8, 1973 August 31, 1976 March 2, 1978 --- Handwriting Sample of November 3, 1930 and of April 5, 1944. Afterword Career Summary by Dates; Dates of Appointment to Titles Postulation Note A Poem. Mother M. Michael Rosarie, Superior General, 1978 List of Deceased Sisters List of Living Sisters List of Foundations Index Photo Credits Draft letter from the President for Mother Teresa's book 1 Dear Mother Bernadette: I am proud to be among those asked to honor Mother M. Angeline Teresa, O. Carm. with a contribution to this book a tribute to her life and selfless example. she founded in 1929 the founding Congregation to care for the aged and infirm. in Mother Teresa was a woman of vision and dedication, ao witnessed by 1929 The congregation has grown into 31 homes across our now nation offering Christian companionship as well as care facilities to eur older Americans. thousands of Currently, with medical science increasing our lifespan, the Carmelite homes have enabled approximately seven thousand older Americans to enjoy Christian fellowship in a vast range of care facilities. Sincerely, Ronald W. Reagan T3 We are all conscious of the variety of social and medical services required by the elderly, but it is easy to forget that their needs also have an emotional and spiritual dimen- sion. Improving the quality of life for older Americans requires attention to these needs as well. That is why the work of Mother Teresa is SO important. and why it will con tinue to inspire both those who follow in her footsteps and the people they serve. Fly God richly blessed the life of Mother M. Angeline Teresa, and that blessing is being passed on through the charity and good will of the Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and In- firm. From her story, we can all draw lessons about the lives of service to which we are called.