English, Verneil, 1936-
Person
Biographical:
Verneil English served as Carl Albert's secretary and assistant for over twenty-five years. English was the only individual who worked continuously with Albert during his time as Congressman, Majority Whip, Majority leader, and Speaker of the House. She started as a part-time secretary and rose to become one of the highest paid staff officers on the Hill during Albert's tenure. She performed many roles for Albert as his executive assistant including stenographer, caseworker, speechwriter, and administrator. Perhaps most notably, English handled all the arrangements on behalf of Speaker Albert for Queen Elizabeth's visit to the United States for the celebration of the Bicentennial.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Verneil English Collection
Collection
Identifier: CAC-PP-110
Scope and Contents
The Verneil English collection consists of a variety of materials submitted by English and Kathy Fraser. English collected the greater part of these items as Carl Albert’s executive assistant. The collection includes internal memos, invitations to prominent events on Capitol Hill, legislative reference material, and various personal materials related to Carl Albert and English. One of the strongest series is the Queen’s Visit and Luncheon, which contains a large amount of information about...