William F. Knowland papers, 1900-1974 (bulk 1946-1959)

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William F. Knowland papers, 1900-1974 (bulk 1946-1959)

The collection includes extensive correspondence and subject files from Knowland's careers in journalism and politics, as well as personal correspondence. Also included are scrapbooks, drafts of speeches, and letters from constituents regarding contemporary political issues. Carton 498 includes papers of Helen Knowland.

506 cartons, 5 oversize folders, 3 oversize volumes, (505 linear feet)Copy of "Alfred Kohlberg correspondence-Special" 1949-1954 (6 folders, Carton 273) : 1 microfilm reel : negative (BNEG Box 3393) and positive.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6737663

UC Berkeley Libraries

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United States. Congress. Senate

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Tribune Publishing Company (Oakland, Calif.)

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Knowland, William Fife, 1908-1974

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William Knowland The Forgotten Leader In 1953, the convergence of unusual circumstances gave the Democrats the plurality of the Senate's membership while the Senate Republicans maintained their majority party status. The situation made it impossible for the new Republican leader to control the legislative agenda. Indeed, Senator William Knowland lamented his ineffectiveness on the Senate floor, "Mr. President, ... I have the responsibilities of being the majority leader in this body withou...

Knowland, Helen.

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