Thompson, Frank, 1918-1989

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Birth 1918-07-26

Death 1989-07-22

Biographical notes:

In 1955, Thompson was elected congressman from the Fourth Congressional District of New Jersey, which encompasses Mercer and Burlington Counties. He was assigned to the Education, Labor, and Administration committees (he was chairman of the Administration committee), and the papers reflect his special interests in federal aid to education and the arts, the creation of cultural centers, such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the protection of historic buildings.

From the description of Frank Thompson papers, 1955-1980 (bulk 1955-1970) (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 78517533

Legislator.

From the description of Reminiscences of Frank Thompson, Jr. : oral history, 1967. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122620168

Politician, legislator.

From the description of Reminiscences of Frank Thompson, Jr. : oral history, 1977. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86158307