A collection of William A. Ayres papers. 1934-1952.

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A collection of William A. Ayres papers. 1934-1952.

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The papers of William A. Ayres include correspondence, reports, and miscellaneous materials pertaining to his duties as a member of the Federal Trade Commission from 1934-1952. A significant portion of the collection concerns the launching, commissioning, and activities of the U.S.S. Wichita.

.8 linear feet (601 items)

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6952028

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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United States. Federal Trade Commission.

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Ayres, William Augustus, 1867-1952

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William Agustus Ayres was born in Illinois on April 19, 1867. He moved with his parents to Sedgwick County, Kansas, in 1881. He attended Garfield University (now Friends University) in Wichita, Kansas and was admitted to the bar in 1893. He practiced law in Wichita and was clerk of the Court of Appeals of Kansas from 1897-1901. Ayres served as the Prosecuting Attorney of Sedgwick County from 1906-1910. He was elected as a Democrat to the 64th, 65th, 66th, 68th, 69th, 70t...

USS Wichita (Heavy Cruiser)

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