Robert J. Cornell papers, 1966-2004.

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Robert J. Cornell papers, 1966-2004.

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Correspondence, subject, and legislative files of Cornell, Democratic representative from the 8th Congressional District of Wisconsin. Cornell was one of only two Catholic priests to serve in the United States House of Representatives. Papers cover the years he served in Congress; the majority consist of responses to letters submitted by constituents on a range of issues. Subjects include both specific legislation with which he was involved, as well as a wide variety of national and local subjects such as natural resources, agriculture, taxes, abortion, labor, energy, development, health, education, federal agencies, and social security. In addition, there are files containing brief information on legislation sponsored by Cornell.

36.4 c.f. (84 archives boxes and 6 flat boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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