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University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

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

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

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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Newspaper Clippings

The Newspaper Clippings series covers McNamara's political career from 1962 until the end of investigations against him and his staff in 2007. This includes various events in his political life, including his election in 1970 as City of Livonia mayor and Wayne County Executive in 1987, measures he tried to implement in the various offices he held, the end of his political career in 2002 and his death in 2006.

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