Leonor K. Sullivan papers, member of the House of Representatives from the third district of Missouri, 1952-1976.

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Leonor K. Sullivan papers, member of the House of Representatives from the third district of Missouri, 1952-1976.

Congressional papers from Mrs. Sullivan's entire term of office. Democratic politics, Saint Louis and Missouri politics, election campaign materials, constituent correspondence on public issues, background material from constituents, constituent files, correspondence with Senator Stuart Symington, other Missouri representatives, other women members of Congress, some material on John B. Sullivan, her husband and representative for the same district until his death, records of activities after retirement, family correspondence, certificates, framed awards, honorary degrees, scrapbooks, memorabilia.

169 file drawers (350 linear ft.)

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