Survey of the Joan Quigley papers

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Title: Joan Quigley papers
Date (inclusive): 1908-2017
Collection Number: 2017C19
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 13 manuscript boxes, 3 oversize boxes (9.5 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, writings, astrological charts, printed matter, and videocassettes relating to astrology. Includes astrological charts of Ronald and Nancy Reagan and other celebrities.
Creator: Quigley, Joan, 1927-2014
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2017.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Joan Quigley papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

1927 Born
1969 Author, Astrology for Adults
1971 Author, Astrology for Parents of Children & Teenagers
1981 Called to the White House by Nancy Reagan after attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan
1990 Author, What Does Joan Say? My Seven Years as White House Astrologer to Nancy and Ronald Reagan
2014 Death
American astrologer; astrologer to Nancy Reagan.

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence, writings, astrological charts, printed matter, and videocassettes relating to astrology. Includes astrological charts of Ronald and Nancy Reagan and other celebrities.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Video tapes
Astrology
Reagan, Ronald
Reagan, Nancy, 1921-2016

box 2

Biographical File 1990-2014, undated

Scope and Contents

Includes resumes, lists of predictions, inteviews, correspondence, clippings and printed matter. Includes materials related to Vassar College. See also Oversize Materials.
box 6

Biographical File (continued)

box 7

Biographical File (continued)

box 12

Biographical File (continued)

box 3

Speeches and Writings 1992-1998, 2016, undated

Scope and Contents

Includes typescripts, notes, and photographs.
box 12

Speeches and Writings (continued)

box 1

Astrology Readings File 1938, 1973-2001

Scope and Contents

Includes astrology charts and progressions, notes, correspondence and printed matter related to astrology predictions for celebrities, events, and locations.
box 2

Astrology Readings File (continued)

box 3

Astrology Readings File (continued)

box 4

Astrology Readings File (continued)

box 5

Astrology Readings File (continued)

box 6

Astrology Readings File (continued)

box 7

Astrology Readings File (continued)

box 8

Astrology Readings File (continued)

box 9

Astrology Readings File (continued)

box 12

Astrology Readings File (continued)

box 2

Speaking Engagements and Appearances File 1979-2003

Scope and Contents

Includes itineraries, clippings, correspondence, and contracts related to appearances, including an invitation to Reagan's inauguration.
box 3

Speaking Engagements and Appearances File (continued)

box 12

Speaking Engagements and Appearances File (continued)

box 12

Telephone Bills 1980-1988

Scope and Contents

Contains Quigley's bills from Pacific Bell, containing records of calls.
box 13

Telephone Bills (continued)

box 12

Miscellaneous 1979-2017

Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, astrology charts, and printed matter.
box 11

Audiovisual Material 1989-1996, undated

Scope and Contents

Includes VHS tapes and one audiocassette. Includes recordings of Quigley's television appearances.
box 10

Oversize Materials 1990-1993

Scope and Contents

Contains printed matter with articles related to Quigley.
 

2018 Incremental Materials

box 14

Correspondence

box 14

Summary of Investigation at Justice Department 1922 April 18

box 14

Handwritten astrological predictions

box 14

Writings by Joan Quigley

box 14

Second Inaugration 1985

box 14

Nancy and Ronald Reagan 2000

 

2019 Incremental Materials

box 15

Correspondence, astrological charts, writings by Quigley, diploma, clippings, notes, lists, printed matter 1908-1998

box 16

Oversize clippings 1988-1992