Virginia B. Docking collection

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Virginia B. Docking collection

1955-1961, 1978

https://archives.lib.ku.edu/repositories/3/resources/3123

This collection of papers of Virginia B. Docking, wife of Kansas Governor George Docking and mother of Kansas Governor Robert B. Docking, includes letters received by her from U.S. Presidents Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Baines Johnson and their wives from 1955 to 1961. The collection also includes slides and an accompanying audio tape and script, presented March 11, 1978 by the Shawnee County Democratic Party at an event honoring Mrs. Docking.

.25 linear foot (1 box + 1 audio cassette)

eng, Latn

University of Kansas Archives / MSS / Rare Books, Kenneth Spencer Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11631187

University of Kansas Archives / MSS / Rare Books, Kenneth Spencer Research Library

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