From collection Moorhead "Mike" C. Kennedy, III Collection
The Alexandrea Gazette, Hope, Faith, Prayers', Families of Hostages Gather in Old Town, Dec 15, 1980
The newspaper article opens with quotes from Kathryn Koob's mother and sister saying they continue to have hope and faith that Kathryn will be released soon. It continues with coverage of the FLAG Family Meeting activites; meeting with IRS officials on the Hostage Relief Act, political and administrative briefings, address by Deputy Secretary Warren Christopher, 29 families have received letters from hostages, Louisa Kennedy comments on the linguistic obstacles involved in negotiations, there is also a page of photos one of Louisa Kennedy and one of Mary Jane Engquist and Elsie Koob.
Details
Louisa Kennedy, Mary Jane Engquist, Elsie Koob, Kathryn Kobb, Warren Christopher,
11x8.5 inches
Three photocopied pages of the Alexandria Gazette newspaper.
There is the outine of a rusted paper clip on the first and last page.
Moorhead “Mike” C. Kennedy, III
FLAG held several Family meetings in various regions of the country throughout the hostage crisis. The function of these meetings was to disseminate information, offer emotional support, allow Government officials to address all the families at once, and to obtain information from the families as to their needs and concerns.