Overview
The Richard E. Cheney Papers span the years 1958-1995 and document Cheney's work in public relations and public affairs at Hill and Knowlton, Inc., where during his tenure he served as executive vice-president, member of the policy committee, financial relations director, vice-chairman, and head of Hill and Knowlton's United States division.
Dates
- Creation: 1958-1995
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored offsite; access requires advance notice. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
0.75 linear feet (2 boxes)The bulk of the collection consists of published and manuscript speeches and articles written by Richard E. Cheney between 1958 and 1990. The topics addressed in the speeches and articles include stockholder relations, corporate takeover strategies, and public relations and the legal profession. Other materials include a variety of reports and articles by or about Hill and Knowlton, dating from 1966 to 1989, and a folder of correspondence, photographs, and certificates.
Biographical / Historical
Richard E. Cheney served as chairman of the board of Hill and Knowlton Inc., an international public relations and public affairs counseling firm, from 1987 to 1991. Cheney joined the firm in 1960 and established a national reputation for providing public relations advice to companies involved in corporate crises. He served variously as executive vice-president, member of the policy committee, financial relations director, vice-chairman, and head of Hill and Knowlton’s United States division. During Cheney’s tenure as chairman, Hill and Knowlton expanded in the fields of investor and financial public relations, and provided public relations counseling for law firms, particularly in proxy fights and hostile takeovers. Cheney retired from the firm in 1993 after serving two years as chairman emeritus.
Physical Location
MANU
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Richard E. Cheney papers were received by Baker Library Special Collections as a donation from Richard E. Cheney in October 1995.
Processing Information
Processed: November 1995 By: Margot Brown Finding aid revised: April 2003 By: Timothy J. Mahoney
- Title
- Cheney, Richard E. Richard E. Cheney Papers, 1958-1995: A Finding Aid
- Author
- Baker Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- bak00344
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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