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Calhoun, John Nelson, 1903-1972. Papers of John N. Calhoun, 1923-1954.

Title: Papers of John N. Calhoun, 1923-1954.

The papers of John N. Calhoun relate to his legal and political careers and his service in World War II. His law career is documented with court cases and legal briefs, while his legislative service is shown with subject files on issues ranging from road legislation to tuberculin testing. His political campaigns (especially the 1936 Senate race) are represented with correspondence, nomination papers, expenses, schedules, and advertising. Materials from Calhoun's military service as a member of the Judge Advocate General's Department in the Middle East during World War II are included. Among these are photos, letters to family members, and military records. Extensive correspondence files include letters from: William S. Beardsley, Don L. Berry, Robert D. Blue, Lester J. Dickinson, Edward C. Eicher, Fred C. Gilchrist, Clyde L. Herring, Bourke B. Hickenlooper, Nelson G. Kraschel, J.C. Lewis, Hugh W. Lundy, Paul H. McCoid, Thomas E. Martin, Richard L. Murphy, Addison M. Parker, Wiley Rutledge, Harrison E. Spangler, Lloyd Thurston, Dan W. Turner, and George A. Wilson.

ArchivalResource: 8 linear ft., (15 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233109120 View

Kraschel, Nelson George, 1889-1957. Papers of Nelson G. Kraschel, 1932-1950.

Title: Papers of Nelson G. Kraschel, 1932-1950.

The papers of Nelson G. Kraschel relate to his political career. Much of the collection concerns political campaigns. These are documented with items such as speeches, correspondence, mailing lists, campaign literature, and convention resolutions. There are folders concerning his political friends and foes including: Lester J. Dickinson, Guy M. Gillette, George W. Patterson, Dan Turner, Henry A. Wallace, and George A. Wilson. During Kraschel's terms in office some of the issues of concern were farm debt and tenancy, the 1938 Maytag strike, and banking legislation.

ArchivalResource: 4 linear ft., (9 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233107323 View

Graven, Henry N. Papers of Henry N. Graven, 1908-1974.

Title: Papers of Henry N. Graven, 1908-1974.

The papers of Henry N. Graven document his legal and judicial career while also reflecting his other interests. The majority of the collection (three of the four series) relate to his work as a lawyer and judge. There are subject files ranging from types of evidence to jury instructions, along with briefs, speeches, and index cards on legal principles. The personal papers section includes even more about his career on the bench, with files on law clerks, some memoirs and tributes, and folders about his retirement. However, this series also reflects the Judge's other interests. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the School of Religion at the University of Iowa and he was very active in the Lutheran Church. Two boxes of correspondence include letters from: Guy M. Gillette, Nelson G. Kraschel, Mason Ladd, and Wiley Rutledge.

ArchivalResource: 50 linear ft., (100 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233109964 View

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945. Letter to N.G. Kraschel. : Washington, DC. 1937 Feb. 23.

Title: Letter to N.G. Kraschel. : Washington, DC. 1937 Feb. 23.

Concerning the adoption of the Standard State Soil Conservation Districts law.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122557427 View

More, Jake, 1903-. Papers of Jake More, 1932-1968.

Title: Papers of Jake More, 1932-1968.

The papers of Jake More document his years of work for the Democratic Party in Iowa. Beginning with his work with the Young Democratic Clubs of Iowa, the papers contain programs, lists of officers, and conference materials. The Shelby County Democratic Central Committee is represented with items such as financial reports, correspondence, and voter lists. His involvement with the Democratic State Central Committee is reflected in correspondence, party platforms, press releases, auditor's reports, etc. Much of the collection is campaign specific, dealing with the elections of President Truman and Iowa's governor Herschel Loveless. The papers include letters from: S.J. Galvin, Guy M. Gillette, John R. Hansen, Clyde L. Herring, Nelson Kraschel, Herschel C. Loveless, and Harry Truman.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/148787538 View

Shearer, Brainard Hayes, 1881-1970. Papers of B.H. Shearer, 1901-1969.

Title: Papers of B.H. Shearer, 1901-1969.

The papers of B.H. Shearer document his life and career. Journals and genealogical records detail Shearer's life and family. Correspondence files span some fifty years and include letters from such notables as: Edward C. Eicher, James A. Farley, Guy M. Gillette, H.R. Gross, Clyde L. Herring, William F. Kopp, Nelson G. Kraschel, and Milo Reno. Business records inlcude receipts, vouchers, bank statements, and insurance premiums. There are also financial reports relating to Ida and Louisa counties. The subject files include topics ranging from the Iowa Union Farmer to the Louisa County Fair.

ArchivalResource: Papers, 4 linear ft., (8 boxes)Photographs, 0.5 linear ft., (1 box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233112637 View

Breen, Edward J., 1899-1978. Papers of Edward J. Breen, 1936-1973.

Title: Papers of Edward J. Breen, 1936-1973.

The papers of Edward J. Breen primarily relate to his service in the Iowa legislature. Bills, correspondence, clippings, speeches, and subject files make up the bulk of the collection. Thirty-seven folders contain senate bills, some with drafts and correspondence. The correspondence files include letters from Guy M. Gillette, Clyde L. Herring and Nelson G. Kraschel. There are also two folders concerning Fred Gilchrist. The subject files have topics ranging from the Townsend National Recovery Plan to the Mutual Affiliates Advisory Committee to the Democratic Party.

ArchivalResource: 2.5 linear ft., (5 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233112892 View