Papers of John N. Calhoun, 1923-1954.

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Papers of John N. Calhoun, 1923-1954.

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The papers of John N. Calhoun relate to his legal and political careers and his service in World War II. His law career is documented with court cases and legal briefs, while his legislative service is shown with subject files on issues ranging from road legislation to tuberculin testing. His political campaigns (especially the 1936 Senate race) are represented with correspondence, nomination papers, expenses, schedules, and advertising. Materials from Calhoun's military service as a member of the Judge Advocate General's Department in the Middle East during World War II are included. Among these are photos, letters to family members, and military records. Extensive correspondence files include letters from: William S. Beardsley, Don L. Berry, Robert D. Blue, Lester J. Dickinson, Edward C. Eicher, Fred C. Gilchrist, Clyde L. Herring, Bourke B. Hickenlooper, Nelson G. Kraschel, J.C. Lewis, Hugh W. Lundy, Paul H. McCoid, Thomas E. Martin, Richard L. Murphy, Addison M. Parker, Wiley Rutledge, Harrison E. Spangler, Lloyd Thurston, Dan W. Turner, and George A. Wilson.

8 linear ft., (15 boxes)

University of Iowa Libraries

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University of Iowa Libraries

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Berry, Don L.

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