Papers, 1936-1972.

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Papers, 1936-1972.

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Collection includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, pamphlets and other printed matter as well as his articles and publications. Events covered include two films by Robert Flaherty ("Harvests for tomorrow" and "The Land"); publication of the Spade and Farmer's guard; campaign of R.M. Evans for senator (Iowa); Henry A. Wallace's appointment of Secretary of Commerce (1945) and Darrow's recollections of Wallace. Correspondents include Claude Wickard, Henry A. Wallace. Wayne Darrow was a close observer of politics and therefore much of the information pertains to various election years.

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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