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Dan Moldea investigative journalism collection

 Collection
Identifier: C0281

Scope and Content

Dan Moldea investigative journalism collection consits of resesarch files for six of Dan Moldea's books. The files include research on "Hoffa Wars," "Dark Victory: Ronald Reagan, MCA, and the Mob," "The Killing of Robert F. Kennedy," "Washington Tragedy: How the Suicide of Vincent Foster Ignited a Political Firestorm,""Confessions of a Guerrilla Writer," and "The Hunting of Cain." The files are largely arranged by book chapter and by subject.

Dates

  • 1937-2008

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from Dan Moldea investigative journalism collection must be obtained from Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Biographical Information

Dan Moldea has been an independent investigative journalist specializing on organized crime and political corruption investigations since 1974, as well as a best-selling author who has published eight nonfiction books: "The Hoffa Wars" ( 1978); "The Hunting of Cain: A True Story of Money, Greed, and Fratricide" (1983); "Dark Victory: Ronald Reagan, MCA, and the Mob" (1986); "Interference: How Organized Crime Influences Professional Football" (1989); "The Killing of Robert F. Kennedy" (1995); "Evidence Dismissed: The Inside Story of the Police Investigation of O.J. Simpson" (with Tom Lange and Philip Vannatter, 1997); and "A Washington Tragedy: How the Suicide of Vincent Foster Ignited a Political Firestorm" (1998). He recently published his memoir "Confessions of a Guerrilla Writer: Adventures in the Jungles of Crime, Politics and Journalism" (2013).

Extent

15 linear ft. (15 boxes)

Abstract

Dan Moldea investigative journalism collection consits of resesarch files for six of Dan Moldea's books. The files include research on "Hoffa Wars," "Dark Victory: Ronald Reagan, MCA, and the Mob," "The Killing of Robert F. Kennedy," "Washington Tragedy: How the Suicide of Vincent Foster Ignited a Political Firestorm," "Confessions of a Guerrilla Writer," and "The Hunting of Cain."

Arrangement

Organized into four series.

  1. Series 1: "Hoffa Wars," 1954-2001 (Boxes 1-3)
  2. Series 2: "Dark Victory: Ronald Reagan, MCA, and the Mob" research, 1937-1997 (Boxes 4-5)
  3. Series 3: "The Killing of Robert F. Kennedy" research, 1950s-2008 (Boxes 6-7)
  4. Series 4: "Washington Tragedy: How the Suicide of Vincent Foster Ignited a Political Firestorm" research, 1992-2007 (Boxes 8-9)
  5. Series 5: "Confessions of a Guerrilla Writer" research, 1962-2013 (Boxes 10-14)
  6. Series 6: "The Hunting of Cain" research, 1977-1981 (Box 15)

Acquisition Information

Donated by Dan Moldea in 2015 and 2016.

Related Material

Special Collections Research Center holds the Oliver Atkins photograph collection that includes photographs of Robert F. Kennedy and Jimmy Hoffa.

Processing Information

Processed by Jessica Lynn and Amanda Brent in 2016-2017. EAD markup completed by Jordan Patty. Edited by Amanda Brent in 2017.

  • Murder Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Organized crime Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Title
Dan Moldea investigative journalism collection, 1937-2008
Subtitle
Dan Moldea investigative journalism C0281
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Jordan Patty, Edited by Amanda Brent in 2017
Date
April 12, 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center Repository

Contact:
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