Papers of Edward J. Breen, 1936-1973.

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Papers of Edward J. Breen, 1936-1973.

The papers of Edward J. Breen primarily relate to his service in the Iowa legislature. Bills, correspondence, clippings, speeches, and subject files make up the bulk of the collection. Thirty-seven folders contain senate bills, some with drafts and correspondence. The correspondence files include letters from Guy M. Gillette, Clyde L. Herring and Nelson G. Kraschel. There are also two folders concerning Fred Gilchrist. The subject files have topics ranging from the Townsend National Recovery Plan to the Mutual Affiliates Advisory Committee to the Democratic Party.

2.5 linear ft., (5 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7103579

University of Iowa Libraries

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Mutual Affiliates Association.

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Gillette, Guy M. (Guy Mark), 1879-1973

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Guy Mark Gillette was born in Cherokee, Iowa, February 3, 1879. After attending public schools, Gillette served as a sergeant in the Fifty-second Iowa Regiment of the US Army during the Spanish-American War, from May 25 until October 30, 1898. He returned to school and graduated from Drake University in Des Moines in 1900. After being admitted to the bar, he established practice in Cherokee. Gillette was City Attorney of Cherokee in 1906 and 1907, prosecuting attorney of Cherokee County from 190...

Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc.

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The Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc. was founded as Old Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd. From the guide to the Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc. records, 1935-1945, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) Private pension plan founded in 1934 by Francis E. Townsend as Old Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd.: in 1936 changed name to Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc.; by 1952 known as Townsend Plan, Inc. From the description of Townsend National Recovery Plan...

Gilchrist, Fred Cramer, 1868-1950.

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Democratic Party (Iowa)

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Kraschel, Nelson George, 1889-1957.

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Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Iowa and livestock auctioneer. From the description of Papers of Nelson G. Kraschel, 1932-1950. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233107323 ...

Herring, Clyde L. (Clyde LaVerne), 1879-1945

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Governor and U.S. Senator from Iowa. From the description of Papers of Clyde L. Herring, 1932-1942. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233107470 ...

Breen, Edward J., 1899-1978.

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Iowa state legislator, attorney, and broadcasting station executive. From the description of Papers of Edward J. Breen, 1936-1973. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233112892 ...