Horace H. Edwards papers, 1941-1977

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Horace H. Edwards papers, 1941-1977

The collection includes correspondences, reports, files and published materials dating from 1941 through 1977. The bulk of the collection dates from the 1950s through the mid 1970s and focuses on Mr. Edwards activities with the National and Virginia Municipal Leagues, the City of Richmond, the annexation of Chesterfield County.

12.2 linear feet

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National Municipal League.

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Edwards, Horace H. (Horace Hall), 1902-

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Born in 1902 in Isle of Wight, Mr. Edwards began his political career shortly after his graduation from the University of Richmond in 1926 with a degree in law. In 1928 he worked on the presidential campaign of Al Smith. When Smith was defeated, Edwards returned to the practice of law but remained active in politics. In 1933 he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and served three terms. Appointed city attorney in 1938, Edwards held the position for ten years, guiding the city's direct...

Virginia Municipal League

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Was League of Virginia Municipalities. From the description of Virginia Municipal League archives, 1925-1989 (James Branch Cabell Library). WorldCat record id: 739108797 From the guide to the Virginia Municipal League Archives, 1925-1989, (Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University) ...