Jan B. Vanderploeg papers, 1906-1966.

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Jan B. Vanderploeg papers, 1906-1966.

Correspondence, clippings, reports, memoranda, press releases, minutes, and other materials relating to Jan B. Vanderploeg's activities as a Trustee of MSU, Michigan State Senator, and member of the Congregational Church. Includes materials relating to: Harry S. Truman and Birch Bayh. Important subjects covered in the collection are: Politics in Michigan and Laws and Legislation in Michigan.

34 linear ft. (67 boxes)

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Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs

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Democratic Party (Mich.)

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Milliken, William G., 1922-

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Williams, G. Mennen, 1911-1988

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Vanderploeg, Jan B., 1900-

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Michigan State Senator. From the description of Jan B. Vanderploeg papers, 1906-1966. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32320956 ...

Cavanagh, Jerome P.

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Congregational Churches.

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Bayh, Birch, 1928-....

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Michigan State University. Board of Trustees

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Romney, George W., 1907-1995

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