Papers, 1927-1968.

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Papers, 1927-1968.

Correspondence, financial records and reports, employee files, clippings, speeches and published material. The collection documents Lewis' political and public service career. Topics covered by the collection include state finances, requests for employment, transportation legislation, the 1940 campaign with running mate Harry Hershey, and constituent concerns such as pensions and flood relief.

15 linear ft. (36 boxes) + 1 reel microfilm

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SNAC Resource ID: 7114055

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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