Manuscripts Collection
In January of 1949 he took a three-month leave from Bennington to help Hubert H. Humphrey, whom he had met while attending the University of Minnesota, set up his Washington, D.C. office. Kampelman stayed with Humphrey as his legislative counsel until 1955 and remained a lifelong friend and advisor to Humphrey. In 1956 Kampelman completed a Ph.D. in political science at the University of Minnesota. Kampelman joined the law firm of Fried, Frank, Harris & Shriver in 1957, moving to their Washington, D.C., office.
In 1980 Kampelman was appointed an ambassador by President Jimmy Carter and assigned the co-chairmanship of the United States Delegation to the Madrid Meeting of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE). President Ronald Reagan reappointed him as chairman in 1981. Kampelman also served as head of the United States Delegation to the Negotiations on Nuclear and Space Arms from 1985 to 1987. Kampelman retired from public service in January 1989. His retirement was short lived; he returned to act as a delegate to the CSCE Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension (June 1990), the CSCE Geneva Meeting of Experts on National Minorities (July 1991), the CSCE Moscow Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension (September-October 1991), and the CSCE Helsinki Summit (July 1992).
President Ronald Reagan awarded Kampelman the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989. In 1999 Kampelman was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton. Kampelman died in January 2013 at the age of 92.
Additional biographical information can be found in the Background, Education, and
Business series; in the paperwork submitted to the United States Department of State
for the presidential commission that appointed him ambassador (Ambassadorship
series), in his diary and book files in the Publications series; in the news
clippings contained in his scrapbooks (Non-Textual series), and in Kampelman's
autobiography:
Kampelman's ambassadorial files concern his work at the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), Madrid, Spain (1980-1983), two sessions of the CSCE Conference on Human Dimension (1990 and 1991), the CSCE Meeting of Experts on National Minorities (1991), the CSCE Helsinki Summit (1992), and as head of the United States Delegation to the Negotiations on Nuclear and Space Arms for the arms control talks with the Soviet Union held in Geneva, Switzerland (1985-1989). The ambassadorial files contain correspondence, statements, reports, publications, invitations, and memorabilia.
A significant portion of the collection centers on Kampelman's interactions with Humphrey and his offices, particularly Humphrey's political campaigns, networking, and public image. These files are predominantly correspondence, with some speech texts and reports.
Also included are a few materials related to Kampelman’s participation during World War II as a conscientious objector in a research experiment on human starvation conducted at the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene, University of Minnesota.
These documents are organized into the following sections. Please click on one of the two section links to see a detailed description of the materials.
Correspondence to and from Kampelman is found throughout the Hubert H. Humphrey Papers, particularly in files relating to constituent and supporter contacts, Democratic Party matters, political campaigns, legal and legislative issues, and media relations. The Humphrey papers are available in the Historical Society manuscripts collections.
Access to and use of reserve materials requires the curator's permission.
Digitized originals are closed. Access and use requires the curator’s permission.
Some of these files are located off site in Remote Storage.
Please consult reference staff for more information.
Accession number: 9165; 9253; 9333; 9335; 9355; 9371; 9481; 9558; 9575; 9600; 9654; 9783; 9787; 9813; 9911; 9954; 10,146; 10,167; 10,206; 10,212; 10,221; 10,332; 10,376; 10,627; 10,926; 11,133; 11,292; 11,394; 11,479; 11,556; 11,903; 12,151; 12,399; 12,543; 12,821; 13,040; 13,166; 13,252; 14,058; 14,351; 14,489; 15,086; 15,386; 15,464; 15,714; 15,894; 16,061; 16,077; 16,318; 16,336; 16,483; 16,563; 16,863; 17,096; 17,291
Digital masters of audiovisual material are maintained on the Society's secure digital collections storage servers and are managed and preserved in accordance with archival best practices.
The original audiovisual material was disposed after they were digitally reformatted into digital audio and video files.
Selected pieces of correspondence have been replaced by photocopies. The originals have been placed in Reserve (Reserve 69).
Processed by: Kathryn A. Johnson; Lynn Leitte, July 1997 and March 2001; Meagan Kellom, November 2014-February 2015.
Catalog ID number: 09-00042388
Digital audio and video transferred from audiovisual material by Saving Tape for preservation purposes (November 2018).
Boxes 30 and 31 were vacated after audiovisual materials were disposed (January 2019).
Digitized by: Minnesota Historical Society, February 2019
Includes two curriculum vitae; a partial transcript of an unidentified interview (1968); articles about Kampelman; cards and notes sent during his 1999 illness, and summary information from his 1990 and 1992 sessions at Pritkin Longevity Center.
Includes information compiled for various awards and nominations, news clippings, and articles.
Files include paperwork, general correspondence, and review by the Committee on Character and Fitness.
In conjunction with Leon M. Depres, Kampelman made an investment in the uranium industry toward purchase of mining property and establishment of a company to mine uranium in Utah.
Includes biographical information about Kampelman who was a conscientious objector during the war and participated in an experiment concerned with the rehabilitation of starving people from war-torn countries.
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Lawsuit regarding a complaint on the system of apportionment for election for election of delegates.
Lawsuit regarding non-legislative activities on congressional time and budget.
Certificates, programs, letters, and announcements of awards or honors bestowed on Kampelman. A list of known tributes and awards is included in the first folder. Many certificates are also housed in the Non-Textual Materials series.
Includes photographs of event.
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Kampelman's notebooks for class work at New York University; essays, correspondence, and lecture notes for the University of Minnesota; and a paper annotated "American University." The lecture notes include prepared lectures for class, as well as some news clippings and other articles for discussion or mention. All of these have been photocopied for preservation, as the original paper was quite deteriorated.
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The topical correspondence contains correspondence with individuals, Jewish groups, members of the American Friends (Quakers), organizations and groups that he was not a member of, conscientious objector groups, and family. It also contains correspondence concerning topics Kampelman was interested in and kept separate files on, as well as correspondence about the publication of his articles, book reviews and speeches. The files also hold guest lists and catering information for entertaining done by Kampelman, thank-you notes, birthday greetings, and condolence letters. For correspondence pertaining to speaking engagements, see also the Speaking Engagement series; for correspondence pertaining to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), the United State Information Agency (USIA), or the United States Department of State, see also the Ambassadorship series.
Kampelman was a member of CPS volunteer unit no. 115 which participated in a University of Minnesota Human Starvation Experiment studying the mental and physical effects of starvation. Files include paperwork for enrolling in CPS, news clippings about CPS activities, and reports on the program. See also the Scrapbooks in the Non-Textual Materials series.
Kampelman's participation in the Reading Iron Company Playground project. Includes a letter to Kampelman's sister, Mollie.
These files concern legislation designed to make it illegal for a United States firm to participate in a boycott of Israel in order to do business with Arab nations.
Includes programs, correspondence, press releases and some texts.
Includes material related to the deaths of Kampelman's mother, wife and daughter.
Correspondence about Kampelman's trip to the Virgin Islands; in support of King's appointment; and with the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
Instigation of rapid rail transit and bus service as private enterprise in the Washington, D.C., area. See also the Scrapbooks in the Non-Textual Materials series.
Includes letters from Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Neuberger, John S. Cooper, Barry Goldwater, Theodore Sorenson, J. Edgar Hoover, and John F. Kennedy.
Support for Cyril King as the successor to Ralph Paiewonsky. Also, government statements and internal memoranda.
Institution for the study of Jewish law and promotional material for a publication on the same topic.
A garden sculpture for children created in Washington, D.C. by the Zik Group with support from Max and Marjorie Kampelman.
These correspondence files are topically very diverse: Kampelman was writing to friends, acquaintances, and colleagues at universities, public service institutions, government agencies, and in the private sector. Many pieces of correspondence are congenial notes about books, articles, professional activities, and social functions. The files also contain thank-you notes, greetings, and congratulations. The 1981-1999 series contains many letters making appointments or arranging speaking engagements. Kampelman corresponded with individuals at several University of California campuses, the University of Minnesota, George Washington University, Georgetown University, the Society of American Friends, the Textile Workers Union of America, and various newspapers and magazines. These files are not related to Humphrey or to Kampelman's law practice and clients. The alphabetical correspondence is organized predominantly by last name of the sender or addressee. Letters are also filed by name of the organization, committee, topic, or business. There are many inconsistencies, as some letters from an organization may be filed under the name of the sender, while others are filed under the name of the organization.
Also, Honorable William Benton at Encyclopedia Britannica.
Includes separate folder for Susanne Glatter correspondence.
Includes news clippings and miscellaneous.
Many of the interviews pertain to Kampelman's ambassadorship and to United States foreign policy and arms negotiations. The interviews are typed transcripts and published excerpts, as well as audio and video recordings. Interviews are arranged in chronological order in three sections: interview transcripts, recorded interviews, and recorded events and television appearances.
Also included are television appearances that interview, include, or are about Max Kampelman and his life.
Interview with George Urban.
Excerpts from United States Information Agency interview with Robin Newman.
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Interviewed by Morris Weisz.
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Interviewed by Charles Stuart Kennedy.
Interviewed by Brian Horrigan and Molly Tierney.
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Interviewed by Neil Simon of the U.S. Helsinki Commission.
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Interview has a biographical nature, also lists many of Kampelman's citations and honors during the introduction.
Topics: history of U.S.-Soviet arms negotiations, arms race, and
about the city of Geneva and United Nations Forum on Arms. This
program is not a re-broadcast of the United States program, this
is the Australian production of
Topics: U.S.-Soviet negotiations, United States' position and actions, Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI a.k.a. "Star Wars"), and Intermediate Nuclear Force (INF) treaty Zero Option. Program features worldwide call-in questions.
Topics: questions concerning U.S. Soviet negotiations and pending summit meetings. How serious are both parties about achieving peace?
Topics: Reagan-Gorbachev summit in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Topics: INF agreement: verification problems, `reduction to Zero' intentions, objectives, repercussions, and who makes the decision?
Topics: Kampelman and Senator Dale Bumpers discuss the Iran/Contra scandal and how this affects the U.S.-Soviet arms negotiations. Also intrusive verification problems with INF agreements. This copy includes aired commercials.
Topics: U.S.-Soviet Arms Negotiations: NATO inclusion in verification measures, European participation in INF treaty negotiations, location of Soviet SS-20 missiles, and SDI. This program includes worldwide call-in questions.
Topics: U.S.-Soviet negotiations: INF treaty, SDI, potential for eradication of all nuclear weapons in the foreseeable future, nuclear-free zones in the Pacific, and Chinese weapons sales. This program features world-wide call-in questions.
Topics: Discussion of U.S.-Soviet negotiations: Sea-launch cruise missiles, long-range strategic missiles (ICBM's), SDI, START treaty, Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) treaty, satellite sensors, and the Reagan-Gorbachev summit.
Topics: SDI and its economic implications, START treaty, broad interpretation vs. narrow interpretation of the ABM treaty, and verification issues for mobile missiles. this program includes worldwide call-in questions.
Topics: United States State Department policy concerning the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and peace in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and the PLO.
Topics: role of the negotiators vs. role of the leader/president, START treaty, cooperation of United States and Soviet Union on verification issues, and debate over mutual assured destruction as a deterrent to nuclear war.
Topics: the end of the Cold War, changing United States foreign relations with the new Soviet Republics, question of a strong centralized power left in Moscow, the head of the Russian Federation, United States corporate financial investment in the new republics to spur the economy, and the introduction of the Rule of Law.
Topics: Kampelman and Louis Fisher discuss the post-USSR Russian constitution.
Interview giving an overview of CSCE beginnings by Benjamin Epstein of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith.
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First Radio Tour of 1997. Many radio stations call in to ask questions, each station limited to a certain amount of time. Topics: the former Yugoslavia and the Balkans (Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia), their upcoming 1997 elections, Dictator Milosevic and his regime; extension of NATO membership to Eastern European nations; suppressing Milosevic with strong economy spurred by democracy and opening of the media, specifically TV and radio, which are state controlled; Russian forces I-4 and S-4 in Bosnia; and compliance with war criminal indictments.
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Topics: Kampelman discusses CSCE proceedings. CSCE will be meeting again in Vienna during 1986 to review Soviet adherence to the Helsinki Final Accords and CSCE agreements to improve human rights in their own an in allied nations. Of particular concern are the issues of social dissidents and religious freedom. He also discusses the Stockholm confidence building measures and disarmament meeting proposed by France.
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Produced by Riddlesberger.
Produced by Riddlesberger.
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This series contains articles and book reviews, in both published and
unpublished format, written by or about Kampelman. Publications are in
alphabetical order by title of the article. The only exceptions are book
reviews, which are under "book reviews." If an article was untitled, it
is listed under the title of the publication. The majority of the
articles relate to CSCE, nuclear and space arms negotiations, and
foreign policy. This series also contains Kampelman's Ph.D. dissertation
and files pertaining to Kampelman's memoir,
Introduction by Kampelman.
Kampelman's Ph.D. dissertation
Coauthored with Robert Jastrow.
These files pertain to Kampelman's memoirs, published in 1991. They contain correspondence with friends, colleagues, editors, and potential publishers. There are also press releases from the United States Information Agency (USIA), letters from the Department of State, and typed memoranda to the book file which read as journal entries. The "Diary" file is a typed, dated narrative, with continuous pages numbered 1-593. The files are in rough chronological order.
Coauthored by Robert Jastrow.
Coauthored with Milton Eisenberg.
Coauthored with Robert Jastrow.
Coauthored with John C. Whitehead.
Includes introductions by Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter.
In reply to Morton Abramowitz's article "After Iraq, Shrinking Horizons."
Coauthored with Robert Jastrow.
These volumes contain a compilation of papers put together by Kampelman and his law firm that include publications, speeches, statements, interviews, book reviews, articles written about Kampelman, and some correspondence.
Followed by Morton Abramowitz's "After Iraq, Shrinking Horizons."
This series contains speech transcripts, correspondence, and some audio and video recordings of speeches given throughout Kampelman's career. During the 1940s and early 1950s Kampelman addressed war-related topics; through the mid-1950s he addressed labor and labor unions; and from 1980 onward he spoke on United States foreign policy and nuclear arms negotiations. The speeches are arranged in chronological order.
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Includes information on Upholsterers Union Local No. 1189. Kampelman speaks about American labor politics and the Taft-Hartley debate. Further correspondence with representatives of this union can be found in the general and subject files of Humphrey Correspondence and in Kampelman's Alphabetical Correspondence within this collection.
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Topic: Chemical Warfare.
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Text file indicates that the debate was to have been between Kampelman and Viktor Karpov, however the Soviet representative is introduced as Georgi Arbatov, Director of the Soviet Institute on the United States and Canada.
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Formerly titled: The Faith of a Democrat.
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Kampelman is the guest speaker at the dedication service. Topics: American Jewry and Jewish history in the United States. Further correspondence can be found in Organizations.
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Kampelman is guest speaker. Gave a very similar speech at "Jit" Trainor Award ceremony. Topics: world relations, economics, and democracies.
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This series contains papers pertaining to community and professional organizations that Kampelman was involved with. File contents include correspondence, minutes, agendas, and finance reports for the groups. They also document the special events, activities, goals, and operations of these groups. Organizations with a considerable number of files are: The American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU), Greater Washington Educational Television Association, Inc. (WETA-TV), and the American Political Science Association (ASPA). A few other groups Kampelman was involved with are: the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, the Washington, D.C. City Council, and the West Point Jewish Chapel Fund.
The American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) is an organization in which Kampelman was very involved, being its president from 1975 through 1976, as well as being on its board of governors, trustee, and a member of the executive committee. Much of the AFHU correspondence pertains to development efforts (endowments, annuities, donations, etc.) and special events supporting the Hebrew University in Israel.
Kampelman was involved with the American Political Science Association (APSA) since the 1940s. APSA's purpose is to study political science, inclusive of political theory, political institutions, politics, public law, public administration, and international relations. Kampelman was APSA's treasurer and counsel for twelve years. Other correspondence between Kampelman and APSA can be found in Kampelman's Files on Humphrey in Topical Correspondence series, and the Humphrey Office(s) General Correspondence series.
Kampelman was also very involved with the Greater Washington Educational
Television Association, Inc. (WETA-TV). The Channel 26 WETA-TV station,
original call letters GWETA, was established in 1960. Kampelman was
involved with WETA-TV on many levels, being instrumental in its founding
and fund raising activities as well as moderating one of its most
successful news and current events shows:
Charitable contribution "in-kind" of Tri-City Airport in exchange for an annuity.
Fishman was the Executive Vice President of AFHU. Most of this correspondence pertains to appointments, endowments, donors, networking, branch locations, and functions.
Letters from supporters and interested individuals, and between individuals holding office in the institution.
Kirkpatrick was the Executive Director of APSA. Correspondence in this file is not exclusively correspondence with him. Kampelman maintains correspondence with Kirkpatrick from 1949 onwards; it is scattered throughout the collection.
For high school student leaders, 100 of whom from across the United States are brought to the Senate each year to learn about Congress.
Performing arts theatre in Washington, D.C., Kampelman was on the Board of Directors. These files contain correspondence concerning fund raising and sponsorship.
The group promotes NATO; specifically geared toward the USA, Canada, and Western (coastal) Europe. Kampelman was on the board of directors for a short time. Most of the papers are correspondence concerning fund raising and events.
An United States private sector initiative to foster plans to stimulate investment in the West Bank and Gaza, improving the economy for Israelis, Palestinians, and Jordanians.
United States private group taking an interest in the Gulf area and Serbian-Croatian conflicts.
Kampelman had been involved with the DNC since the 1950s, when he was legislative counsel to Hubert H. Humphrey. He was a member of the "President's Club" (1955-1968) and the "750 Club."
Correspondence relates to start-up issues, member events, and fund raising. The association focused on the aims, objectives, and administration of the National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., founded in 1958. Kampelman was president of the association in 1958-1959.
Includes articles of incorporation, bylaws and minutes.
Kampelman was chairman and on the executive committee in 1973. Correspondence on the topic of development, and between advisory committee members, including memoranda and meeting agendas.
Goals are criminal justice reform. They want to make recommendations for new solutions other than incarceration. Kampelman attended initial meeting on March 24, 1994, but declined membership in the commission on April 15, 1994.
Nonprofit organization that conducts and sponsors research related to government and social science. Kampelman was involved in start-up.
Formerly the Institute for Jewish Policy Planning and Research.
Business organization of U.S. International Firms representing interests of corporate members on issues concerning foreign markets. Kampelman and law firm invited to join.
Division of United States Information Agency.
Washington, D.C., area community activist group. Kampelman joined in 1969. This file consists mostly of meeting notices, press releases, and statements. It also contains more information on Walter E. Washington as Mayor for Washington, D.C.
Final approval to build, January 1977. Kampelman was on the board of overseers. A transcription of Kampelman's speech at the 1988 dedication of the chapel is available in the Speaking Engagements series.
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Minutes, agendas, and memoranda from the Executive Committee.
Internship program in public broadcasting open to students from Washington, D.C., area colleges.
WETA-TV and public broadcasting in general: programming, government influence, legislation, and administrative issues.
At the individual, corporate, local, and national level.
Station issues, funding, advertising, press.
WETA-TV took over administration of this entity in 1973. Sidney L. James was chairman of both organizations.
Cooperative effort to bring national programming and strengthen local WETA service.
Correspondence pertaining to local and national programming.
Policies to govern WETA-TV presentation of news and public affairs events.
Operation of channel 32 in the Washington, D.C., area.
Kampelman is not in this episode, though he was the moderator of this program for the first 3-1/2 years. Topics: reminiscences about news making events discussed on their program, especially Watergate, Vietnam, and the Carter and Reagan administrations. Kampelman was active with WETA-TV during its first 20 years.
Revolves around Kampelman's appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Washington, D.C., City Council: congratulations, condolences, and support letters.
Concerning the appointment of Walter E. Washington as Mayor of Washington, D.C., and Kampelman's appointment (and withdrawal) as chairman of the Washington, D.C., City Council.
Kampelman elected to board of directors for a three year term in 1970. Committee supported by the Democratic Central Committee. Walter E. Washington was a part of this committee, being Vice President from 1964 to 1965.
Kampelman was a member of the board of directors and occasionally appears at beginning of tape. Included is a "who we are" promotional tape about the institute.
The center, established in 1970, is located in Washington, D.C. Hubert H. Humphrey was the first chairman.
Produced in association with Radio Smithsonian. In 1994 Kampelman was interviewed on this show. The Interviews series also includes audio of the show.
Copies of the legislation and documentation on establishment of the fellowship.
Kampelman kept files on other political figures' campaigns, such as John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and Walter F. Mondale.
Correspondence relating to nomination and campaign.
Support for Nixon over McGovern.
Correspondence on networking and campaign issues.
DNC; Citizens for Kennedy; 1961 inaugural committee. Kampelman was the head of the campaign committee on foreign policy.
McGovern statements and summaries of his positions, policies, and actions.
Newsletters and articles.
Files kept by Lindsay Clinton, Junior Legal Assistant at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLC.
These files include trips taken before Kampelman's ambassadorship, during, and after. They include correspondence, itineraries, some speech material and other miscellaneous ephemera from the travels of Kampelman in both official and unofficial capacities.
Kampelman's most prominent ambassadorial duties were as head of the United States delegation to the Madrid Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) (1980-1983) and as head of the United States-Soviet Nuclear and Space Arms Negotiations held in Geneva, Switzerland (1985-1987). He also attended two sessions of the CSCE conference on the Human Dimension (1990 and 1991) and the CSCE conference on National Minorities (1991).
CSCE developed out of the 1975 Helsinki Accords. The final act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe was signed in Helsinki on August 1, 1975. It established a procedure by which the human rights record of each participating government would be subject to systematic review, criticism, pressure, and negotiation by other participants. The United States created a government agency to monitor that process: The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission). The Madrid meeting was the second follow-up/review of CSCE. The conference held the Soviet Union and other countries publicly responsible for actions, particularly military and human rights-related actions, which violate CSCE commitments.
21st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Congratulations letter, press, etc.
Concerning ambassadorship position; thank-yous, congratulations, etc.
Memoranda from the White House: thank-yous and invitations. Kampelman was counselor for the Department of State.
Statement of Jerry Goodman, Executive Director of the National Conference on Soviet Jewry, before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Operations, February 6, 1984.
Concerning Kampelman's "personal comments about his experience at CSCE."
There is significant duplication between this set of files and Correspondence with the United States Department of State.
These folders came to MHS titled "Correspondence--United States Department of State," but their contents are not exclusively communications with that office. Much of it is Kampelman's correspondence, on CSCE letterhead, pertaining to CSCE negotiations, coordinating the United States CSCE delegation, responses to petitions for assistance in family reunification issues, and the occasional personal and business letter.
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Predominantly United States press coverage concerning proceedings, United States-Soviet relations, and Kampelman as negotiator.
The contents of this folder came to MHS titled with just the place and the date, no title or locations. Correspondence indicates he was asked to talk about CSCE, which was to begin in November of 1980.
Numbered statements, possibly distributed as part of a packet for review or referral, or kept by Kampelman as a record for similar purpose. Does not appear to be a complete collection of all delegates' statements and remarks, only those by Kampelman or United States government agency. Neither is this a comprehensive collection of Kampelman commentary.
Kampelman is giving a briefing on the record to news media personnel concerning the CSCE Conference on the Human Dimension, how it evolved from CSCE, and what it is supposed to accomplish.
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Kampelman was appointed to an international group of mediators tasked with settling disputes, including ethnic and nationality disputes in Europe under the Helsinki Final Act.
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Includes 3 medals. Certificate signed by Ronald Reagan.
Includes two medals. Signed by James H. Billington.
Includes two medals. Signed by Mark G. Yudoff.
Signed by George Shulz and many others.
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Includes signature of Wesley Dennis and a print of a running bison by Dennis.
Signed by Paul B. Fay, Jr.
Signed by Jimmy Carter and Cyrus Vance.
In Hebrew and English.
Signed by Ronald Reagan.
Includes degree, translation from Latin, and a statement by Carl Benton Straub.
Signed by Kenneth Keller and Harlan Cleveland.
Signed by Ronald Reagan.
Signed by Ronald Reagan.
In Hebrew and English.
Signed by Kenneth Keller.
Signed by George P. Shultz.
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Signed by Lee Loevinger.
Signed by President George H.W. Bush.
Signed by President William J. Clinton.
Signed by L. Bruce Laingen.
Signed by Edgar M. Bronfman.
Color image from a magazine.
Pen inscription on matting reads: "Max--I've never looked so good! Fondly, Ken Adelman 7/86." Kampelman is identified as Adelman in the printed caption.
Includes letter from Clinton, May 2000.
Includes descriptive letter.
Very faded felt-tip pen inscription reads: "Max, You ______. My lasting _________ and respect for your superb sense of country. Al _______"
Includes description.
Inscription reads: "Ambassador Kampelman with best wishes Brian Mulroney." Mulroney is the Canadian Prime Minister.
Includes description.
Includes letter from Carter.
Includes letter from Carter, January 13, 1981.
Includes description.
Includes Bill and Hillary Clinton and the Kampelman family.
3 photographs.
Blue felt-tip pen inscription reads: "To Max Kampelman--with very great admiration for the extraordinary quality of your public service and my thanks to you for all your help, your devotion to duty, and your friendship. George P. Shultz 12-10-82." Typed inscription on reverse reads: "Madrid CSCE Secretary Shultz and MMK going to United States hosted NATO breakfast."
Photographs are of an event which Kampelman attended along with Eugene Istomin, Koffi Annan, and Isaac Stern.
Inscription reads: "To Max Kampelman - my good and trusted friend - an excellent and learned attorney; an educator and administrator; but, above all, a kind and compassionate man. I'm proud of you."
The scrapbooks contain many news clippings, some articles, photographs, cards, and invitations. Clippings are the most common items in the scrapbooks and pertain to Kampelman's law career, his public appearances, speeches, fund raising, activities in groups such as Friends of the Zoo or WETA, his role in the lobby for public transportation in Washington, D.C., Hubert H. Humphrey's campaigns, his role in CSCE and arms negotiations, and awards he received.
These 3 scrapbooks, which contained primarily news clippings, have been photocopied for preservation reasons.
Includes photographs of Kampelman with Ronald Reagan, at CSCE meetings, parties, and dinners.
Includes black and white photographs of an unidentified awards ceremony.
Includes luncheons, awards dinners, and a photograph of Kampelman on Meet the Press.
These files reflect Kampelman's interest and involvement in Hubert H. Humphrey's campaigns for United States Senator, Vice President, and President. They are correspondence files with some campaign literature, speech texts, and other promotional papers. Kampelman corresponded with constituents on topical issues and with influential persons or groups about supporting Humphrey. He also corresponded with Hubert H. Humphrey, Humphrey's staff, press agencies, and others. He kept tabs on Humphrey's image in the press, gave suggestions, solicited opinions, and made contacts on Humphrey's behalf. He also kept copies of Humphrey statistics in polls and public interest surveys. Kampelman was especially concerned with fund raising, networking, and speeches.
Literature and statements for distribution.
Letters about bills, expenses accrued, etc.
Background materials, sample speeches, reprints, and articles for people to distribute.
Note: These two groups of Staff Memoranda are as they were originally received. The first two folders, dated 1968, are inclusive of the months in the second group, but are not obviously duplicates. The reason for their separation from the chronologically arranged group is unclear.
1973 Humphrey campaign debts, 1975 for re-election to the United States Senate, 1977 "Triple H" committee.
Correspondence that Kampelman maintained with Hubert H. Humphrey and his office, not directly related to a campaign. A great deal of this subseries is made up of typed carbon copies of letters and memos between Humphrey's staff, to constituents, and other government employees or agencies. Correspondence is authored by Kampelman, Humphrey, and other Humphrey staff members.
Kampelman received informational carbon copies of correspondence with constituents, some congressmen, and government agencies or employees, as well as direct correspondence from Humphrey and his staff. After 1955 the volume of correspondence Kampelman received was reduced, but he still maintained correspondence with Humphrey, staff and supporters, receiving informational copies at all levels of Humphrey activities. There is a small amount of personal correspondence scattered throughout.
These topics are as the Humphrey office devised, with the exception of 4
artificial topics added by the processor:
General Correspondence: ten folders in this series came to MHS labeled "Humphrey Vice-President. General Correspondence" (1966-1968). The contents appear rather random. As Kampelman was not, at this time, getting copies of all Hubert H. Humphrey/staff correspondence, these were set aside for him for an undefined purpose. They appear to be "friendly" letters, possibly for future campaign use/contact.
General Correspondence files contain the occasional letter concerning Hubert H. Humphrey campaigns, some constituent letters, and information about appointments and speeches. They also reflect the gathering of expert opinion or support from university faculty, authors, publishers, and other informed individuals.
Answers to constituent letters, some authored by Kampelman.
Echo Park, Dinosaur Park, et al.
Requests by Humphrey for copies or forwards/sending copies to constituents from Humphrey.
Unsolicited; received from constituents. Answer letters, no clippings.
Arranged by month.
Some carbon copies of Humphrey memos to others. Most between Kampelman and Humphrey about social/networking events, contacts, staff, office workings, speeches, published statements, who should work on what project, etc.
Some office memoranda mixed in. Office workings, some correspondence on speeches.
Particularly with "the committee" concerning the election.
Particularly
The General correspondence appears be "friendly" letters, possibly for campaign use and contact.
Unknown why this month was maintained separately.
Informal exchanges with Humphrey staff and supporters on events, issues, pleasing or angering constituent letters, office management, etc.
Land and majority stock in United States firms held by non-United States citizens or corporations, particularly of United States newspapers and radio.
On mentally retarded children.
Correspondence concerning publication.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the President's Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity (PCEEO).
Letters from constituents and copies of Humphrey responses.
State Department Agency.
Official homes for the Vice President.
Confidentiality agreement applicable to ex-staff of Humphrey, especially concerning articles, books, or other publications by them: Edgar Berman, M.D.
Government employment solicitations or recommendations.
Van Dyke was Assistant to the Vice President. Correspondence on polls concerning Humphrey and Vietnam.
Downtown progress: National Capital Downtown Committee, Inc.
These are topical files of letters by Humphrey of which Kampelman received a copy. Kampelman was already receiving copies of other Hubert H. Humphrey correspondence, but maintained separate files for these. They consist of items such as drafts of form letters, memos from Hubert H. Humphrey to his current legislative counsel, and memoranda to President Johnson.
Director of the American Jewish Committee, regarding text of Declaration of Independence.
Legislative Counsel to Hubert H. Humphrey.
Member of Strasser, Spielberg, Freid & Frank, Esq. Law firm, which later becomes Fried, Frank, Harris & Shriver.
Kampelman correspondence, and other materials, having Humphrey as their topic, but which are not directly related to materials in other subseries. For example, text from memorial services for Hubert H. Humphrey, articles about Hubert H. Humphrey, and information on Vice President Humphrey's travels outside the United States
Goals and activities summaries.
Goals and activities summaries.
Statements read, articles; more than one service is represented.
Translated from Swedish.
On her campaigning, home, Macalester College, etc.
Legislative voting record.
Includes correspondence with Humphrey's biographer Carl Solberg.
Narrated by Walter Mondale.
This subseries has a few speech texts but predominantly contains correspondence concerning Hubert H. Humphrey speech topics, ideas, and locations.
Correspondence to arrange speaking engagements.
Correspondence, some speech texts in t.c.c. format.