Congressional Files and Related Papers.

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Congressional Files and Related Papers.

1950-1995 (bulk, 1990-1992)

Papers of a Republican congressman (1981-1992) from southwestern Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Weber was associated with a rising group of young neo-conservatives in the House that included Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.). The collection is perhaps strongest in its documentation of agricultural policy and farming issues during the "farm crisis" years of the 1980s.

14.5 cubic feet (15 boxes).

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 6646622

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