Stuart Gerry Brown Papers 1934-1967

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Stuart Gerry Brown Papers 1934-1967

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Papers of the American author, educator, specialist in American studies, political consultant. Collection includes correspondence, writings, and papers relating to the "Draft Stevenson" movement of the 1960 U.S. Presidential campaign. Correspondents include Averell Harriman, Clinton Rossiter, Arthur Schlesinger Jr., and Adlai Stevenson. Writings include addresses, radio speeches, and short pieces for and about Stevenson. Also three scrapbooks of clippings on Stevenson.

10.0 linear ft.

eng,

Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center

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