Elizabeth Bradley Heffelfinger scrapbooks and related papers, 1931-1976.

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Elizabeth Bradley Heffelfinger scrapbooks and related papers, 1931-1976.

Original materials and photocopies of news clippings from four scrapbooks containing correspondence, memoranda, reports, trip itineraries, passports, mimeographed bulletins and circulars, pamphlets, programs, awards, and photographs documenting the home front war work of the Women's Activities Division of the Minneapolis Civilian Defense Council and the political work and public life of Elizabeth Bradley Heffelfinger, Republican National Committeewoman, 1948-1960.

0.75 cu. ft. (2 boxes and 1 oversize folder)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7315612

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