Papers of J. Richard Feeley, 1913-1960.

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Papers of J. Richard Feeley, 1913-1960.

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The papers of J. Richard Feeley reflect his interest in conservative politics and other issues such as cures for polio and cancer, opposition to the fluoridation of drinking water, concern about food additives, etc. Thirteen boxes of correspondence dating from 1930 to 1960, include letters from: Fred Allen, Bernard Baruch, Harry F. Byrd, James F. Byrnes, Cardinal Cushing, John F. Kennedy, Henry Cabot Lodge, William Loeb, James H. McGrath, and Karl E. Mundt. The papers also contain subject files on topics ranging from World War II to educational television. There are approximately two boxes of financial documents relating to Feeley's real estate and insurance agency. He kept thirteen scrapbooks and six other boxes of clippings on various topics. Eight boxes contain pamphlets on right-wing political groups and/or issues, fluoridation, and medicine.

Papers, 21.5 linear ft. (43 boxes)Scrapbooks, 13 items (3 boxes)

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