(Gerald J.) "Jerry" Bruno (#40)

An Inventory of His Personal Papers
1952-1971
In the John F. Kennedy Library
National Archives and Records Administration

Administrative Information
Biographical Note
Collection Overview
List of Series
Series Description


Administrative Information

Abstract
Papers 1952-1971, [bulk 1960-1968]
Political advance man. Material concerning John F. Kennedy's and Robert F. Kennedy's trips; includes invitations, planning materials, photographs, news clippings, funeral arrangements for Robert F. Kennedy; manuscript of The Advance Man (1971).

Access
Open.

Usage Restrictions
According to the deed of gift signed 1990, copyright of these materials has been retained by Jerry Bruno, donor. Upon the death of the donor, all said rights shall pass to Catherine H. Bruno. Researchers must contact Mr. Bruno before quoting beyond what is considered "fair use." Documents in this collection that were prepared by officials of the United States as part of their official duties are in the public domain. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.

Copyright
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excesses of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law. The copyright law extends its protection to unpublished works from the moment of creation in a tangible form. Direct your questions concerning copyright to the reference staff.

Provenance
Received from Jerry Bruno of Salisbury, MD, in November 1987 (Acc. 1988-037).

Extent
About 12,000 pages (7.0 feet)

Withdrawn Items
In accordance with the donor's deed of gift, seventy-nine (79) pages of material, which, if published, would result in unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, have been removed. These include documents which may be used to injure or harass any living person. Withdrawal sheets identifying these items have been placed in the file. All withdrawn documents have been placed under seal and upon request the Kennedy Library will review any material which has been closed for a period of not less than 2 years for the purpose of opening items which no longer require restrictions. Researchers should consult the reference staff to obtain the appropriate form(s).

Date Opened
October 1990

Processed by
Susan D'Entremont, Michael Desmond, Joseph Dever, Laura Morita and Millie Zinck

Finding Aid
Prepared by Susan D'Entremont

Encoded by
James M. Roth

Related Collections
Jerry Bruno Oral History Interview, John F. Kennedy Library
Personal Papers of Roberta Strauss Feuerlicht, John F. Kennedy Library

The Personal Papers of (Gerald J.) "Jerry" Bruno (1926-  )

Biographical Note

Gerald J. “Jerry” Bruno was an advance man for President John F. Kennedy. Mr. Bruno did advance work for the trips and speaking engagements of John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign, especially in the 1960 Wisconsin primary. From 1964 to 1968, Bruno worked for Robert Kennedy doing advance work primarily for Senator Kennedy's appearances throughout New York state during those years. In 1971, Bruno wrote a book with Jeff Greenfield titled, The Advance Man .

Collection Overview
The personal papers of Jerry Bruno are arranged in four series: William Proxmire File, John F. Kennedy File, Robert F. Kennedy File, and Manuscripts. The collection dates from 1952 to 1971, with the bulk of the material from the period 1960 to 1968. It consists of brochures, correspondence, maps, memoranda, newsclips, notes, political literature, press releases, publications, reports, schedules, and the manuscripts for The Advance Man . The great majority of the material documents the advance work Mr. Bruno did for the trips and speaking engagements of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. This advance work began during John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign, and the .collection contains a sizable amount of information on the 1960 Wisconsin primary. Bruno worked for Robert Kennedy from 1964 to 1968, and the papers contain detailed information on Senator Kennedy's appearances throughout New York state during those years.

Researchers should note that related material on President Kennedy's trips can be found in his papers filed under the Pre-Presidential Papers, 1960 Campaign Files; President's Office Files, Subjects, Trips; and President's Office Files, Personal Secretary's Files, Schedules. There is also material in Godfrey McHugh's Papers and Theodore Sorensen's Papers. Material on Robert Kennedy's domestic trips can be found in I his Senate Correspondence: Personal File, filed under "Schedules." l Robert Kennedy's Senate Papers contain a Trips series which documents his foreign trips from 1964 to 1966.

List of Series
Series 1. William Proxmire File
Series 2. John F. Kennedy File
Series 3. Robert F. Kennedy File
Series 4. Manuscripts File

Series Description

Series 1. William Proxmire File, 1958-1961.
Arrangement: alphabetically by subject.

This series contains brochures, correspondence, news clippings, notes and press releases. It includes information on the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, such as members' names and addresses and convention material.

Series 2. John F. Kennedy File, 1952-1963.
Arrangement: chronologically by year, thereunder alphabetically by subject.

This series contains brochures, correspondence, maps, memoranda, news clippings, notes, press releases, reports and schedules. It primarily documents Bruno's work planning the trips of John F. Kennedy, 1960-1963, but also contains information on 1961 inaugural activities.

Series 3. Robert F. Kennedy File, 1964-1968.
Arrangement: chronologically by year, thereunder alphabetically by subject.

This series contains correspondence, memoranda, news clippings, press releases, schedules and speeches. The papers document Bruno's advance work for the trips and speaking engagements of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The papers also contain a small amount of information on Senator Kennedy's funeral and tributes written after his death. 

Series 4. Manuscripts File.
Arrangement: by draft.

This series contain s drafts, proofs and galleys of The Advance Man , which was published in 1971. The manuscript of the unpublished book is closed during Jerry Bruno’s lifetime. The draft of this work on the Kennedy family was written by an author of children’s books who interviewed Bruno several times.