Louis C. Cramton Papers , ca. 1865-1966 1916-1965

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Louis C. Cramton Papers , ca. 1865-1966 1916-1965

State Representative from Lapeer, Michigan; U.S. Congressman, 1913-1931, and special attorney to the Secretary of the Interior, 1931-1932; correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, campaign materials, and other items relating to his advocacy of the national park system, the concept of historic preservation, fair employent practices legislation, increased support for Howard University and all other aspects of his career.

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