Papers, 1930-1970.

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Papers, 1930-1970.

Correspondence, memos, orders, minutes, clippings and printed material concerning Burgoon's activities as a legislator and a member of the Army Reserve.

1.86 linear ft. (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7145246

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Burgoon, Garrel, 1900-1970.

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Illinois representative (Republican) from Lawrence County, Illinois (1955-1958, 1961-1964, 1967-1970), elected sheriff of Lawrence County (1950) and served in the army as a commanding officer in France and Germany during World War II. Burgoon served as chairman of Waterways, Conservation, Fish and Game Committee (1963-1964), a member of the Illinois Recreation Council (1963-1970) and a member of the Motor Vehicle Laws Commission (1969-1970). Burgoon also served in the Ar...

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