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Edward H. McNamara papers, 1928-2007 (majority within 1987-2006)

2 linear feet (in 3 boxes) — 4.9 GB (online)

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Papers of Edward H. McNamara (1926-2006), Democratic southeastern Michigan politician, served as Wayne county executive (1987-2002), Mayor of Livonia (1970-1986), and Livonia city councilman (1962-1968). The collection includes newspaper clippings, biographical materials, miscellaneous from his political career, and visual materials.

The Edward H. McNamara papers largely concern his public political career. These papers do not include the records of his various office and administrations. Instead, they largely present a favorable picture of the political life of McNamara, and highlight his achievements.

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The Visual Materials series includes three folders of photographs, 21 videocassettes (VHS) and 4 digital recordings. The photographs are of various subjects, including his family, friends and political acquaintances. Of special note are photographs of McNamara with Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, with President Bill Clinton, and with Presidential candidate Richard Gephardt. The videocassettes, digital recordings include McNamara's campaign TV and radio spots, scattered episodes of the Brooks and Ed Show (with L. Brooks Patterson and Ed McNamara), the annual Leadership Policy Conference held on Mackinac Island, several State of Wayne County addresses, various interviews throughout his political career, the ground breaking and dedication ceremonies of the Edward H. McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport, and miscellaneous news broadcasts. The videotapes available in Box 3 are VHS unless otherwise specified.