McDonald, Alonzo (Assistant to the President and White House Staff Director)

The material in this collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, handwritten notes, and printed material. These records relate to Alonzo McDonald’s responsibility as the White House Staff Director in advising the President on filling various White House positions. This collection also contains material relating to McDonald’s temporary position as Assistant to Robert Strauss, United States Special Trade Representative. Also included is material reflecting his position as Director of the Speechwriter’s Office, and his membership on the President’s Commission for a National Agenda for the Eighties.