Papers of Alberta Metcalf Kelly, 1899-1994 (bulk 1920-1968).

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Papers of Alberta Metcalf Kelly, 1899-1994 (bulk 1920-1968).

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The papers consist primarily of correspondence, clippings, programs, photographs, memorabilia, and other records documenting Kelly's involvement in the Democratic Party, starting at the precinct level and extending to the state and national levels. They reflect in particular her service on the Iowa State Central Committee from 1944 to 1953, the Democratic National Committee from 1953 to 1968 and her contributions as a delegate to the Democratic NationalConventions during those years. The papers include clippings and photographs of Kelly with President Harry Truman, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Hubert Humphrey (with his correspondence), signatures of President and Margaret Truman, and the program from President John F. Kennedy's birthday celebration. Since Kelly routinely purged her correspondence files, there is little evidence in the papers of her political views or unique contributions other than an addition to a party platform calling for federal funding of public schools. Nevertheless, the collection reveals Kelly's constant and long-term contributions to Democratic state and national electoral politics. Also included in the collection are newspaper clippings and photographs of Clarence Metcalf, Kelly's brother, focusing on the Iowa Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee.

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