Richard S. Childs Papers 1918-1977.

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Richard S. Childs Papers 1918-1977.

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This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, memoranda, reports, clippings, and other printed materials, 1918-1977, of Richard Spencer Childs.

15.5 linear ft (ca. 10,000 items in 37 boxes).

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Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6347158

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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National Municipal League.

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Childs, Richard S. (Richard Spencer), 1882-

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BIOGHIST REQUIRED Political reformer, publicist. Richard Spencer Childs (1882-1978) was chairman of the National Municipal League, 1931-1978, chairman of the Citizens Union of New York, 1941-1950, president of the Proportional Representation League, and active in many other civic organizations. Among other interests, he promoted the short ballot movement and the city manager plan, and he worked for a responsible election process. From the guide to the Richard S. Childs Papers, 1918-1...

Proportional Representation League

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The League was first housed in Philadelphia, but due to a financial crisis it was forced to merge with the National Municipal League in 1933 and move to New York. From the description of Records, 1900-1965. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86159426 ...

Citizens Union of the City of New York

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