Robert Lee Doughton papers, 1913-1954.

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Robert Lee Doughton papers, 1913-1954.

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Doughton's congressional office files, including requests from constituents for appointments and services, correspondence with district and state leaders, and letters regarding public questions and pending legislation, especially concerning finance and taxation. Other topics addressed extensively include Democratic Party politics and the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are a few scattered personal, financial and business, and legal items, and copies of speeches. The bulk of the papers date between 1928 and 1952.

About 55,000 items (81.0 linear ft.)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7241032

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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