Muriel Humphrey papers. 1924-1982.

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Muriel Humphrey papers. 1924-1982.

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The Muriel Humphrey papers detail various aspects of her life and career, including her personal and public activities as the wife of Hubert Humphrey during his years as U. S. Vice President (1965-1968) and Senator from Minnesota (1971-1978), particularly her work in relation to the rights of those with mental retardation, and the completion of her husband's unexpired Senate term following his 1978 death (1977-1978).

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