Marion A. Zioncheck papers, 1926-1936.

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Marion A. Zioncheck papers, 1926-1936.

These papers document the political activities of Marion A. Zioncheck, a Democratic representative to the United States Congress from Washington State, 1933-1936. The materials offer insight into several of the controversies that marked Zioncheck's political career, including his denunciation of J. Edgar Hoover in 1936 and factional disputes within the Washington State Democratic Party in the 1930s. The materials also describe Zioncheck's accomplishments in the House as a freshman congressman. The bulk of the collection consists of political and legislative correspondence from 1932 to 1936. Also included are campaign literature, speech drafts and related data, legislation, clippings, newsletters, reports, and other ephemera.

1.91 cubic feet (5 boxes and 1 vertical file)

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Zioncheck, Marion A. (Marion Anthony), 1901-1936

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Marion Anthony Zioncheck (1901-1936) was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat from Washington State in 1932. He represented the First Congressional District, which encompassed Seattle and Kitsap County, and he served on the Naval Affairs Committee. A Progressive Democrat and supporter of the Roosevelt New Deal, Zioncheck was an avowed defender of the "forgotten man," such as the working man, the farmer, and the small businessman. He supported the Wagner-Connery Lab...

Democratic Party (Kitsap County, Wash.)

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Democratic Party (King County, Wash.)

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