James E. Murray Papers 1934-1961

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James E. Murray Papers 1934-1961

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James E. Murray was a Montana Democrat who served in the U. S. Senate from 1934 to 1960. The collection contains the senatorial papers of Murray from 1934 until his retirement from office. The collection consists of general correspondence, legislative materials, speeches and writings, clippings, film, and photographs.

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Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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Murray, James E. (James Edward), 1876-1961

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James E. Murray was born May 3, 1876 in Toronto, Canada and graduated from New York University Law School in 1990. He came to Butte, Montana after receiving his law degree and was admitted to the bar in Montana in 1901. After serving as Silver Bow County Attorney from 1906-1908, he went into private practice where he gained wealth and prominence. He died in Butte, Montana on March 23, 1961 he was 84. James Murray He entered the Senate in 1935 by winning election to the r...