Papers, 1953-1987 (bulk 1971-1982).

Polk, W. Benjamin (William Benjamin), 1930-

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State representative (Republican), 36th District (Moline, Illinois), from 1972 to 1982, and associate director, Department on Aging, 1982 to 1988. Born in Hamburg, Iowa, and educated in Percival, Iowa, and at the University of Nebraska and St. Louis University, Polk served from 1948 to 1952 with the Marine Corps in the Aleutian Islands. He was employed as a field director for the American Red Cross and as a district assistant to Congressman Thomas Railsback before his el...

Illinois. Dept. on Aging.

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Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

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The Republican Party is a national political party in the United States, and was founded in 1854. In the 1864 election, the party took the name National Union Party to allow the participation of Democrats. From the description of Republican Party tickets, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 496362231 From the guide to the Republican Party tickets, 1864, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) ...

Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives

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The General Assembly, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, serves as the legislative body for the State of Illinois. As successor to the territorial Legislative Council and House of Representatives, principal General Assembly activities include enacting, amending or repealing laws; passing resolutions; adopting appropriations bills; and conducting inquiries on proposed legislation. Prior to the General Corporation Law of 1872, charters were granted to corporations by General ...