Thompson, Frank, 1918-1989

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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

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn McCord, Robert. Reminiscences of Robert McCord : oral history, 1967. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Somers, Herman Miles, 1911-. Herman Miles Somers papers, 1936-1979 (inclusive). Yale University Library
creatorOf Thompson, Frank, 1918- . Letter to Paul Engle. Washington, DC. 1966 Oct. 30. University of Iowa Libraries
creatorOf Thompson, Frank, 1918-1989. Reminiscences of Frank Thompson, Jr. : oral history, 1967. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Thompson, Frank, 1918-1989. Reminiscences of Frank Thompson, Jr. : oral history, 1977. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Hawkes, John, 1925-1998. Reminiscences of John Hawkes : oral history, 1967. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Thompson, Frank, 1918-1989. Frank Thompson papers, 1955-1980 (bulk 1955-1970) Princeton University Library
referencedIn Phillips, William G. William G. Phillips Papers 1946-1992 American University, American University Library; Bender Library
referencedIn Herman Miles Somers papers, 1936-1979 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
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associatedWith Burns, Joan Simpson, person
associatedWith Democratic Party (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Engle, Paul 1908- , person
associatedWith Gross, H.R. (Harold Royce), 1899- person
associatedWith Hawkes, John, 1925-1998. person
associatedWith Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963. person
associatedWith McCord, Robert. person
associatedWith Parmet, Herbert S., person
associatedWith Phillips, William G. person
associatedWith Somers, Herman Miles, 1911- person
associatedWith United States. Congress corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Washington (D.C.)
United States
United States
New Jersey
United States
New Jersey
Subject
Education
Arts
Bills, Legislative
Civic centers
Civil rights
Federal aid for the arts
Federal aid to education
Federal aid to higher education
Federal aid to historic sites
Federal aid to research
Federal aid to the arts
Historic sites
Legislators
Politicians
Occupation
Legislators
Activity

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Birth 1918-07-26

Death 1989-07-22

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