Papers of Robert Donald Blue, 1934-1976.

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Papers of Robert Donald Blue, 1934-1976.

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The papers of Robert D. Blue document his political career as governor of Iowa and later as a private citizen. A correspondence series contains letters from: Paul H. Cunningham, J.N. Darling, Thomas E. Dewey, Bourke B. Hickenlooper, Charles B. Hoeven, Herschel C. Loveless, Fred Schwengel, Henry O. Talle, Earl Warren, and George A. Wilson. There is also material relating to campaigns, elections, and the Republican Party. Other documented subjects include various state departments and commissions, such as the state highway commission and the department of public safety. Blue's work with the Iowa Commission on the Aging and related groups is also represented.

Papers, 40 linear ft., (72 boxes)Photographs, 1.5 linear ft., (3 boxes)Scrapbooks, 19 items.Sound recordings, 7 items.

University of Iowa Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7103365

University of Iowa Libraries

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